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Decide if the following sentence is a theme or main idea.
Hard work pays off.
Theme
Decide if the following sentence is a theme or main idea.
Peter worked hard on his paper and received an A.
Main idea
Decide if the following sentence is a theme or main idea.
Family matters most.
Theme
Decide if the following sentence is a theme or main idea.
Stand up for what you believe in.
Theme
Decide if the following sentence is a theme or main idea.
Kara realized that she needed to be nicer to her brother.
Main idea
What does the author mean by the word account as used in the sentence?
The witness wanted to give her account of the frightening event.
a) Records to cover a transaction
b) A statement of transactions
c) A statement of facts
d) Money deposit
c) A statement of facts
What does the word glumly mean in the following sentence?
Hid under the bleachers ‘til that group of toothless barbarians glumly walking back to their bus after they lost.
a) Happily
b) Sadly
c) Excitedly
d) Curiously
b) Sadly
What does the word debris mean in the following sentence?
After the horrible storm, I had to clean up all of the debris in the yard.
a) Sand and stones
b) Tree branches
c) Shattered glass from a broken window
d) Scattered, broken pieces of something
d) Scattered, broken pieces of something
What does the word digest mean in the following sentence?
I needed to take time to digest the amazing light show that I was witnessing.
a) Think about what is seen
b) Breathe in the atmosphere
c) Cook a meal
d) Eat
a) Think about what is seen
Read the following excerpt from Cinderella, My Story This Time.
Of course, Cinderella would drop her glass slipper. What next? She just wants that prince so bad, she would do anything to get his attention. Isn’t it enough she left her chores at home to arrive in a perfectly beautiful carriage, walk in with the most beautiful gown in the world, and dance with the prince that should be mine! Ugh! I abhor her so much!
How would the story be different if it was told only from Cinderella’s point of view?
a) The reader would not know how the Cinderella felt.
b) The reader would not know how the stepsister felt.
c) The reader would know the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
b) The reader would not know how the stepsister felt.
Read the following paragraph.
Every year, my dad takes my best friend Ginger and me to the fair. We can hardly focus in school thinking about him picking us up from school. Playfully, he always asks if we want to eat before or after we ride rides. We both giggle as I remind him, “Dad, don’t you remember the last time we ate before we rode the rides? You were not really happy about Ginger throwing up in the backseat of your new car.” His next question is always, “Becky, Ginger, what should we ride first?” I don’t think he wants to clean out the back seat of his car again.
Who is the narrator?
a) An unknown 3rd person narrator.
b) Becky, a 3rd person narrator
c) Ginger, a 1st person narrator
d) Becky, a 1st person narrator
d) Becky, a 1st person narrator
What does the following sentence reveal about the Yellowcurl’s character?
Oops, she suddenly remembered haphazardly throwing the sharply pointed metal kabob skewer over her head as she finished the last bite of the delicious chicken, red peppers, green peppers, and onions.
a) She is inconsiderate
b) She doesn’t like green peppers.
c) She throws like a pro
d) The dad makes good chicken.
a) She is inconsiderate
Read the following paragraph.
Every year, my dad takes my best friend Ginger and me to the fair. We can hardly focus in school thinking about him picking us up from school. Playfully, he always asks if we want to eat before or after we ride rides. We both giggle as I remind him, “Dad, don’t you remember the last time we ate before we rode the rides? You were not really happy about Ginger throwing up in the backseat of your new car.” His next question is always, “Becky, Ginger, what should we ride first?” I don’t think he wants to clean out the back seat of his car again.
How are the two characters alike?
a) They both are scared of haunted houses.
b) They both giggle a lot in long car rides.
c) They both love riding rides at the fair.
d) They both have new cars.
c) They both love riding rides at the fair.
Read the following paragraph.
A bolt of lightning hit so close Francis felt it ripple his hair, so close the thunder seemed to happen in the same split instant, and with it the sky opened and water fell on them so hard it almost drove Francis to his knees. He had never seen such rain.
What is the overall feeling of Francis’ account?
a) Angry
b) Excited
c) Thrilled
d) Shocked
d) Shocked
Read the following paragraph.
Every year, my dad takes my best friend Ginger and me to the fair. We can hardly focus in school thinking about him picking us up from school. Playfully, he always asks if we want to eat before or after we ride rides. We both giggle as I remind him, “Dad, don’t you remember the last time we ate before we rode the rides? You were not really happy about Ginger throwing up in the backseat of your new car.” His next question is always, “Becky, Ginger, what should we ride first?” I don’t think he wants to clean out the back seat of his car again.
What is the overall feeling of the narrator’s account of the event?
a) Shocked
b) Moody
c) Cautious
d) Upset
c) Cautious
Read the following paragraph.
I’m so proud of my baby girl. Look at her up there. She’s just glowing! It’s a little upsetting that she didn’t want to wear my wedding dress, however. I mean, my grandmother wore it, my mother wore it, and I wore it. If you ask me, it’s a little selfish on her part, but nobody’s asking me, right?
From whose point of view is the story being told?
a) Officiant
b) Bride
c) Mother of the Bride
d)Groom
c) Mother of the Bride
Read the following paragraph.
As the tide came in, the dolphin swiftly swam up through the creek for its afternoon snack. Waves of water rushed over the bank where the long-legged blue herons awaited their share. Twenty or more shiny fish squirmed their way back toward the creek, but not before the dolphin and the herons gulped down over half of the catch. These displays of interdependence are certainly among my favorite times on our dock.
The paragraph is told from a
a) 1st hand account
b) 2nd hand account
a) 1st hand account
Read the following paragraph.
I’m so proud of my baby girl. Look at her up there. She’s just glowing! It’s a little upsetting that she didn’t want to wear my wedding dress, however. I mean, my grandmother wore it, my mother wore it, and I wore it. If you ask me, it’s a little selfish on her part, but nobody’s asking me, right?
How would the story be different if it was told only from the groom’s point of view?
a) The reader would not know how the groom felt.
b) The reader would not know how the mother felt.
c) The reader would know the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
b) The reader would not know how the mother felt.
Read the following paragraph.
As the tide came in, the dolphin swiftly swam up through the creek for its afternoon snack. Waves of water rushed over the bank where the long-legged blue herons awaited their share. Twenty or more shiny fish squirmed their way back toward the creek, but not before the dolphin and the herons gulped down over half of the catch. These displays of interdependence are certainly among my favorite times on our dock.
What is the overall feeling of the above paragraph?
a) Miserable
b) Peaceful
c) Scared
b) Peaceful
We watched as the farmers brought the harvest into the county fair. Many people were waiting to see who had grown the biggest squash. Last year, Farmer Peabody grew a squash the size of a small car. No one could have expected what Farmer Washington would show up with. Let’s just say that he could have hauled the winning squash from last year around in his squash this year.
Whose account of this event is being portrayed?
a) Farmer Washington
b) The unnamed narrator
c) Farmer Peabody
d) The main character
b) The unnamed narrator
Name 3 things that must be included when writing a narrative.
detail, dialogue, and pacing.
Use the word 'debris' correctly in a sentence. (Hint: debris-scattered, broken pieces of something)
Answers may vary.
Read the following paragraph.
Ricky kept daring me to touch the skeleton. I tried to ignore him, but I finally figured that it was the only way to get him to be quiet. Plus, what was the harm? I finally told Ricky “Fine!” I quietly moved to the back of the group. Just as I reached out, someone grabbed my hand.
Who is telling the events in the first account?
a) Museum visitor
b) Student
c) Parent
d) Teacher
How do you know?
b) Student
I know because they are in a group and usually only kids do dares to touch things they shouldn't touch.
What can you tell about Scrooge from the underlined text?
SCROOGE: Bah! Humbug!
FRED: Christmas is a humbug, Uncle? I hope that's meant as a joke.
SCROOGE: Well, it's not. Come, some, what is it you want? Don't waste all day, Nephew.
a) He is furious.
b) He is impatient.
c) He is generous.
d) He is appreciative.
b) He is impatient.
What words signal that first person point of view is being used?
Me, I, my, etc.