Vocabulary
Define "contribute"
To add to
What standard requires you to provide several pieces of evidence to support your inferences?
What RI/L 7.1?
1. What is the meaning of the phrase “heartened up” as it is used in line 6? (Bonus +100 of you can name the standard being assessed)
A. cheered up
B. smartened up
C. toughened up
D. wakened up
A. cheered up
Standard: RL 7.4
Where can you look for hints of the central idea?
The title, subheadings, the first and last paragraph, repeated words.
Name one type of figurative language.
What is metaphor, simile, hyperbole, repetition, alliteration, personification, etc?
Define "analyse"
To examine something closely
In which standards do you analyze development of theme and central idea and how it emerges, is shaped, and refined?
What is RI/L 7.2?
2. What can the reader infer from the phrase “like a graveyard for a horse” in line 16?
A. The dog worked quickly at hiding his treat from the butcher.
B. The dog had buried a number of items in the same area.
C. The dog was extremely large and damaged the flower bed.
D. The dog dug a very large hole to hide the treat from the butcher.
The correct answer is D
What text structure does the text "Can Pets Keep You Healthy" use?
Description
Who is the most streamed artist in the world?
Taylor Swift
Define "inference"
A guess made by combining background knowledge and text evidence
In which standards do you analyze the way a text is organized and structured?
RI/L 7.5
Bonus +50 if you can name one type of informational text structure
Bonus +50 if you can name one structural element of poetry
3. What event provoked the wife’s frustration towards the dog?
A. The dog bit the butcher as he provided food.
B. The dog buried his treat from the butcher in the flowers.
C. The dog snatched the treat from the butcher’s hand.
D. The dog was aggressive when being trained.
B. The dog buried his treat from the butcher in the flowers.
7. What can the reader infer from the information provided in paragraph 10?
A. More married people have pets than those who are not married.
B. Pets can be a treatment strategy for doctors to use with patients who have high blood pressure.
C. The emotional bond formed with a pet can be stronger than human friendship.
D. It is common for people to wait to get a pet until after they are married so that they have help with taking care of the pet.
C. The emotional bond formed with a pet can be stronger than human friendship.
Why do author's write?
To persuade, inform or entertain
What three words help us analyze the development of a theme or central idea?
(bonus +100 if you can define all three of them)
Emerge, shape, refine
What standard is being assessed in this question "What is the meaning of the word "resounded" as it is used in the passage?"
RI/L 7.4
4. What is a theme of the poem?
A. A sense of humor can help in difficult situations.
B. A wild animal should not be tamed..
C. It is a strength to forgive those who hurt us.
D. It is important to be respectful when shown kindness.
The correct answer is D.
6. What does the phrase “in a nutshell” mean as it is used in paragraph 7?
A. to be honest
B. only minor details
C. in my opinion
D. to put it concisely
D. to put it concisely
In which genre of literature might you see the most use of figurative language?
Poetry
Words that describe what a theme should be. Provide at least 2.
Universal, implied, written in complete sentences, tied to the conflict
What standard is being assessed in this question "How does the author develop the character of the prompt?" Bonus +100 if you can name the acronym to remember how a character can be described.
RI/L 7.3 & STEAL
How does the poet use first person point of view to develop the speaker’s attitude towards the dog?
A. by emphasizing the speaker’s personal perspectives on the dog’s actions
B. by describing the speaker’s shock at the dog’s physical appearance
C. by conveying the speaker’s ability to find humor in the dog’s disrespect to people’s kindnesses
D. by contrasting the speaker’s nurturing attitude towards the dog with the wife’s impatience
A. by emphasizing the speaker’s personal perspectives on the dog’s actions
8. According to the passage, what effect does pet ownership have on children? (Bonus +100 if you can name the standard being assessed)
A. Pet ownership encourages children to be more physically active.
B. Pet ownership helps children build unconditional trust.
C. Pet ownership inspires children to learn more about animals.
D. Pet ownership teaches children responsibility.
B. Pet ownership helps children build unconditional trust.
Standard: RL 7.3
What is the smallest state in the United States?
Rhode Island