Random ELA
Which text structure is used when an author presents events in the order they happened?
a) Cause and Effect
b) Problem and Solution
c) Chronological Order
d) Compare and Contrast
c) Chronological Order
the purpose and point of the paragraph; what the text is about
What is the main idea/central idea?
What is the "problem" in a story called?
The conflict
Paragraph: The wind howled through the trees, as if the forest itself were speaking in a language only the night could understand. The moon hung low in the sky, a silver coin tossed carelessly by the hand of a forgotten god. As the leaves danced in the breeze, the stars seemed to wink and nod, playful and mischievous.
What does the figurative language in "The wind howled through the trees" suggest about the wind?
a) The wind is loud and violent.
b) The wind is gentle and calm.
c) The wind is trying to tell a story.
d) The wind is only blowing softly.
a) The wind is loud and violent.
Read the sentence from paragraph 14 of “Ways to Reuse Items” in the box.
The three R’s of the green lifestyle are “reduce, reuse, and recycle.”
What is the purpose of the commas in the sentence?
n a text where the author explains the reasons for a specific event happening and then discusses the results, which text structure is being used?
a) Problem and Solution
b) Cause and Effect
c) Chronological Order
d) Descriptive
b) Cause and Effect
the message /lesson the author is trying to teach us
What is theme?
Which of the following is a key difference between narrative writing and informative writing?
a) Narrative writing always includes facts, while informative writing tells a story.
b) Narrative writing tells a story, while informative writing provides facts and details about a topic.
c) Narrative writing only uses descriptive language, while informative writing uses dialogue.
d) Narrative writing is always written in the third person, while informative writing is always in the first person.
b) Narrative writing tells a story, while informative writing provides facts and details about a topic.
What is the effect of describing the forest as if it "were speaking in a language only the night could understand"?
a) It shows that the forest is alive and mysterious, with secrets only the night can reveal.
b) It suggests the forest is full of noise.
c) It implies that the night is silent and still.
d) It shows that the forest is a place of peace and calm.
a) It shows that the forest is alive and mysterious, with secrets only the night can reveal.
Thanks to the work of Jonathan Kingdon and his colleagues, the fur coat of the African crested rat holds fewer secrets than it used to. But scientists haven’t emptied all its pockets yet. For example, scientists don’t know how the crested rat remains unharmed as it chews on the toxic bark and adorns itself with poison.
What is the figurative language shown in this paragraph?
"But scientists haven’t emptied all its pockets yet."
What text structure is most likely used when an author discusses both the similarities and differences between two topics?
a) Problem and Solution
b) Compare and Contrast
c) Chronological Order
d) Cause and Effect
b) Compare and Contrast
TC+BK=I
An educated guess that uses context clues.
What is an inference?
List the things that go in a body paragraph for an informative essay. (4)
Claim, context, evidence, interpretation
Why does the author describe the moon as "a silver coin tossed carelessly by the hand of a forgotten god"?
a) To suggest that the moon is insignificant and often overlooked.
b) To give the moon a sense of mystery, like it was placed in the sky by a powerful and forgotten being.
c) To emphasize that the moon is bright and shining like a coin.
d) To suggest that the moon is a playful object.
b) To give the moon a sense of mystery, like it was placed in the sky by a powerful and forgotten being.
Read the sentence from paragraph 14 in the box.
But scientists haven’t emptied all its pockets yet.
Based on the article, what does the sentence most likely mean?
Which text structure is used when the author introduces a problem and then provides one or more solutions?
a) Cause and Effect
b) Chronological Order
c) Problem and Solution
d) Compare and Contrast
c) Problem and Solution
anything that helps to prove that something is or is not true
What is evidence?
What are the three things we are going to try to put into our narratives?
1. At least two examples of figurative language
2. Dialogue
3. Sensory details (description)
What does the personification of the leaves as "dancing in the breeze" help the reader understand about the scene?
a) The leaves are acting in a lively and graceful way, making the scene feel more vibrant and animated.
b) The leaves are making noise in the wind.
c) The breeze is still and calm, with no movement.
d) The leaves are falling quickly to the ground.
a) The leaves are acting in a lively and graceful way, making the scene feel more vibrant and animated.
Part A
Read the sentence from paragraph 5 in the box.
It arrived only a few days ago and is still a novelty.
Based on the paragraph, what is the meaning of the word novelty as it is used in the sentence?
Part B
Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
Part A: B. something interesting because it is new
Part B: A.“It was like nothing he had ever seen.” (paragraph 7)
In a passage, an author first describes a significant historical event and then shifts to explain the series of social, political, and economic factors that contributed to the event. After this, the author explores how the event led to specific changes in society. Which text structure is being used in this passage?
a) Chronological Order + Descriptive Writing
b) Cause and Effect + Problem and Solution
c) Problem and Solution + Descriptive Writing
d) Cause and Effect + Chronological Order
d) Cause and Effect + Chronological Order
In an essay, the author makes the following claim: "Recycling is an essential practice for reducing waste and protecting the environment." Which of the following would be the best way for the author to support this claim in the body paragraphs?
a) Describe how recycling is a simple habit that people can easily incorporate into their daily lives.
b) Explain how recycling programs have helped reduce landfill waste in various cities.
c) Discuss how some people don’t recycle because they believe it’s too difficult or time-consuming.
d) Provide information about the different types of recycling bins available in supermarkets.
b) Explain how recycling programs have helped reduce landfill waste in various cities.
Draw both graphic organizers used for our two types of writing. Make sure to label each section
Responses will vary.
How does the figurative language "the stars seemed to wink and nod, playful and mischievous" affect the tone of the paragraph?
a) It creates a playful, lighthearted tone, making the night feel lively and full of personality.
b) It creates a somber, serious tone, suggesting the stars are judging the earth.
c) It makes the night feel calm and peaceful, as if the stars are in deep thought.
d) It makes the night seem frightening, as if the stars are hiding something.
a) It creates a playful, lighthearted tone, making the night feel lively and full of personality.
Read the sentence from paragraph 1 of “The Teen Who Woke Up Her School” in the box.
So when her school board proposed switching her Columbia, Missouri, high school’s start time from 7:50 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.—a full half hour earlier—she was outraged.
What is the main purpose of the dashes in the sentence?
A. to emphasize that the words inside the dashes are important to the author’s point