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Unlike his sister Cattie, who had a very calm and mellow disposition, John jumped on Sofas and ran through the house like an animal kingdom.
Explain the word "disposition".
A person's temperament, personality, or mood.
What kind of creature is Grover?
Satyr
What is the central idea of the following paragraph?
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
a. There are many ways to make yourself feel better when you are sad.
b. Feelings matter, but you shouldn't state your feelings all the time.
c. Magic will make you feel better.
a. There are many ways to make yourself feel better when you are sad.
Identify the example and state the meaning:
I waited in line for a million hours until it was my turn.
hyperbole
You're trying to emphasize that you've waited for a long time.
Identify 2 errors: A friend of mine has Eleanor Roosevelts audograph.
A friend of mine has Eleanor Roosevelt's autograph.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said.
Make an inference about the type of job that Paul has.
Answers will vary, but any job that involves getting dirty throughout the day.
Who invented the light bulb?
If you go to the party wearing your best smile, laugh good-naturedly, and try your dance steps out (even if you aren’t the best dancer), you will attract attention with your amiable disposition.
Explain the word "amiable".
friendly; kind
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What color are the Camp Half-Blood t-shirts?
Orange
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day and, usually, not more than five minutes at a time. (They have to remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
The central idea of this passage is:
a. Giraffes don’t sleep very much.
b. Giraffes are unique animals.
c. There are many animals in the world.
d. No animal is taller than a giraffe.
b. Giraffes are unique animals.
Identify the example and state the meaning:
The tree branches danced in the wind.
personification
The tree branches are given "human characteristics"
Identify 3 errors: Some animal's dont seem to mind being in cages
Some animals don't seem to mind being in cages.
Today was a special day in Ms. Smith’s class. Some of the children were walking around the room, some of them were standing in small groups, and some of them were at their desks, putting finishing touches on cardboard mailboxes. After coloring a cool flame on the side of his racecar mailbox, Johnny hopped off his chair, strutted over to Veronica’s desk, and dropped a small white envelope into her princess castle mailbox. Veronica blushed and played with her hair. While this was happening, Bartleby was frantically trying to put a small white envelope into everyone’s mailbox. After giving one to Ms. Smith, Bartleby pulled out a medium-sized red envelope from his pocket. He blushed and tried to put it in Veronica’s mailbox, but it wouldn’t quite fit. Bartleby struggled with it for a few seconds and then ran off with the envelope. Veronica rolled her eyes and popped her gum.
Make an inference about what today is considered a special day.
It is likely Valentine's day.
This company created its revolutionary new smartphone on June 29, 2007.
Apple
Due to the scarcity of food in her territory, the mother lioness had to roam far from safe ground to find a meal for her child.
Explain the word "scarcity".
rarity; or inadequate amount of something.
The Empire State Building
Daylight saving time is observed in many different places throughout the world including the United States, Canada, Australia and many countries in Europe. Countries began temporarily switching to daylight saving time during World War I and World War II. The rationale behind the move was that people would use less resources such as coal, if it stayed lighter outside later in the day. In the United States, the permanent adoption of daylight saving time occurred in 1966, but not every state participates. The actual resource saving benefits of the time change are inconclusive, but many people do enjoy the extra daylight after work or school.
1. What is the central idea of the passage?
a. Daylight saving time began temporarily, but is now used in many countries.
b. Daylight saving time was popular when it started.
c. In the United States, daylight saving time began in 1966.
a. Daylight saving time began temporarily, but is now used in many countries.
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Identify the example and state the meaning:
The slithering snake stalked the small children.
alliteration
A statement where multiple words begin with the same consonant letter.
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Identify 3 errors: mr. Bilbrey stated this game of Jeopardy is a lot of fun.
Mr. Bilbrey stated, "this game of Jeopardy is a lot of fun."
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing.
Make an inference about the type of relationship John and Anastasia have.
They are likely boyfriend and girlfriend but seem to be going through a breakup.
What is the name of our 2nd President?
John Adams
When Jana noticed her daughter Kylie staring at herself and posing in every reflection that they passed, Jana worried that Kylie was growing a bit conceited.
Explain the word "conceited"
Having a favorable opinion about yourself; arrogant
Name this character!
This character is responsible for the safety net around Camp Half-Blood. She is also known for being the daughter of Zeus.
Thalia
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It can work like magic to make you feel better!
The central idea of this passage is:
a. Sometimes people feel sad
b. You should do good things for others
c. We’re not always happy
d. There are many ways to make yourself feel better
d. There are many ways to make yourself feel better
Identify the example and state the meaning:
The bee buzzed around my head. BZZZ!
onomatopoeia
You are identifying sounds by giving it a word.
Identify 3 errors: Thousands of tourists visits every year they bring money too the local economy.
Thousands of tourists visit every year, they bring money to the local economy.
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.
Make an inference about the problem Cassie is having.
Cassie is late to school or something important that day.
What is the largest North American country?
Canada
After weeks of avoiding him, Annie finally found the courage to tell David that she wasn’t interested in him; and even though David was heartbroken, he appreciated her candor.
Explain the word "candor"
honesty; sincere; open
The Cyclops is a one-eyed monster typically responsible for the forges of the gods. This makes them immune to fire. Name the Cyclops in the Sea of Monsters that could barely see after having his eye poked in a previous encounter.
Polythemus
For anyone looking forward to sledding and playing in the snow, freezing rain can be a frustrating disappointment. Along with snow and sleet, freezing rain is a type of winter precipitation. Freezing rain occurs when liquid precipitation falls and freezes when it comes into contact with surfaces that are below freezing. Freezing rain happens when the air in the atmosphere is above freezing, which either melts precipitation that would have fallen as snow or sleet, or prevents it from freezing to begin with. The rain then falls through a colder layer of air, which acts to cool the rain down, allowing some of it to freeze as soon as it lands on a freezing surface. This can occur on trees, power lines, sidewalks and even roadways. Freezing rain can cause significant damage and disruption to daily life when anything more than a glaze falls. Even a light glaze on sidewalks and roadways can make walking and driving anywhere incredibly dangerous. Freezing rain that accumulates to more than a quarter of an inch can cause downed trees, which can take weeks to clean up. The weight of the ice on trees and powerlines can also cause widespread power outages, which cause great inconveniences to people and can even cause safety hazards. Repairing a downed power line or restoring power can take days or longer.
1. What is a central idea of today’s passage?
a. Fallen trees can cause power outages and take time to clean up.
b. Freezing rain can occur on powerlines and sidewalks.
c. Freezing rain falls as a liquid and can cause a lot of damage.
c. Freezing rain falls as a liquid and can cause a lot of damage.
Identify the example and state the meaning:
"Costs an arm and a leg."
idiom
Emphasizing that something costs a lot of money.
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Identify 5 errors: Suddenly I wasn't percy Jackson the cool guy who'd ritrieved Zeus lightning bolt last summer.
Suddenly, I wasn't Percy Jackson, the cool guy who'd retrieved Zeus's (Zeus') lightning bolt last summer.
Kelvin was waiting in front of the corner store at 3:56. His muscles were tense and he was sweating a bit more than usual. The other kids gathered in front of the little storefront were much more relaxed, even playful. They joked back and forth lightly to each other but for Kelvin, time slowed. 3:57. “Don’t worry, Kelvin. He ain’t even gonna show up.” Kelvin hoped that he wouldn’t. A black four door Camry with tinted windows pulled up and parked across the street. Kelvin gulped. 3:58. A group of teenagers piled out of the car. James was in the front. “Hi-ya, Kelvin. Glad you could make it,” James said. Kelvin felt smaller.
Make an inference about why Kelvin is waiting at the store.
He is going to confront James.
Which country is both an island and a continent?
Australia