DARE ELA Review

Review1

100

What does TTQA stand for? 

Turn The Question Around

For 2x points-- stand up and clap three times.

200

What is the verb in this sentence? 

Today is the best day ever! 

is 

For 2x points--Do 3 jumping jacks

300

When the kids got to the classroom after lunch, Mr. Smith told them to clear their desks and get out a pencil. He put folders up between each student, and told them to keep their eyes on their own papers. 

Make an inference--What was about to happen? 

The students were about to take a test. 

For 2x points--Stand up and whisper yell, "cocka-doodle-doo!"

400

Name the two ways that you split up a run-on sentence.

Separate with a period

Separate with a comma-conjunction

For 2x points-- Do the floss dance

500

What is the purpose of a text feature? 

To help the reader understand the text better. 

For 2x points--Give two examples of text features and how they help the reader understand the text.

Review2

100

What is the definition of a verb? 

For 2x points-- TTQA- Say your answer in a British accent

An action word

200

What is the definition of an inference? 

Using text evidence to help you understand what the author is trying to say in the text. 

(What is happening now--not what is going to happen)

For 2x points-- high five everyone on the opposite team

300

What is cause?

What is effect? 

Cause-the reason something happens

Effect-what happens as a result of the cause

For 2x points--Close your eyes and sing the ABCs

400

Cats are known to have nine lives. Dogs only have one life, but are said to live in "dog years". Both cats and dogs can be domestic pets. 

What text structure is being represented in the passage?

Compare and Contrast

For 2x points--sing the wheels on the bus (one verse)

500

Which word is the subject in the sentence: "The dog ran quickly down the street." 

Dog

For 2x Points----Sit backwards or upside down in your chair and sing I'm a Little Tea Pot

Review3

100

What is theme? 

The central message. The lesson learned from the story. 

For 2x points--- do the YMCA

200

What are the three main story elements of fiction? 

Character, plot, setting

For 2x points- Show us your best dance move

300

Identify the mistakes in this sentence: (5)

"ahhhh." I yelled, as shrek ran past me in the mcdonald's parking lot? 

"Ahhhh!" I yelled, as Shrek ran past me in the Mcdonald's parking lot.

For 2x the points--- Run (carefully) across the room yelling as if Shrek was trying to get you in the McDonald's parking lot. 

400

If a character is described as "looking at the clock anxiously," what might you infer about what’s happening in the story?

They are running late, or have something coming up very soon that they are nervous about. 

For 2x points- moo like a cow twice, oink like a pig three times, and meow once. 

500

What 3 purposes does an author write? (What are the three types of author's purpose)

Persuade 

Inform

Entertain

For 2x the Points---- Make up a song about yourself, and sing it in a silly voice. 

Review4

100

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence. 

I want to go to the park, ___ it is raining. 

but

For 2x the points--- Sing your favorite song.

200

The students' desks were neatly arranged in rows. 

What type of word is in bold? 

plural possessive

For 2x points-- QUICK! Say the ABC's as fast as you can, with you eyes closed. 

300

What three things do you needs for dialogue, or direct quotations. Make sure they are in the correct order. 

comma, quotation, capital 

For 2x points-- Do an impression of a celebrity. (Someone must guess it for you to get the points)

400

What are three clues that an author might give to make a reader infer that the character is sad? 

Various

For 2x points--Act out the clues that you just gave

500

It was a dark and stormy night. No lights were on in the house up on top of the hill. Silence filled the air. As I walked up the steps to the front door, I saw a shadow in the window. 

Describe the setting of the story. Based on the setting, what do you infer that the mood of this story will be? 

Various setting descriptions

The mood is spooky/scary

For 2x the points---Tell a QUICK, but scary story. (30 seconds or less)

Review5

100

What is the difference between plural and possessive? 

plural- more than one

possessive- shows ownership

For 2x the points- Start the wave. The whole class must participate to get the points. 

200

Dave woke up at 6:45 for his 7:00 flight to Florida. He ran out the door and rushed to the airport. He made it through security in no time. Just as he arrived at the terminal, he saw the plane backing away. 

Name & describe the text structure being used in this passage. 

Cause- He woke up late

Effect-He missed his flight

For 2x points-- Jump up and whisper shout in slow motion,  "I AM AWESOME!"

300

What are two synonyms for "good"?

various

great, perfect, acceptable....

For 2x points- Pick a random word. Start at one end of your group, play telephone. The last person must get the word right to win the points. 

400

Alice was very shy. She didn't have many friends. She was walking down the hallway at school, and saw a girl that she didn't know crying.  Alice decided to stop to see if she could help the girl. From then on, Alice and the girl were best friends. 

What is the theme in the story? 

various

For 2x the points--- give us your best "Muah Ha Ha" evil laugh

500

Name the steps of the RACE writing strategy.

For 2x points---name them in a silly accent

Restate the question

Answer the question

Cite the evidence

Explain or Extend