Parts of Speech
In the sentence “The dog barked loudly,” what part of speech is dog?
Noun
“The backpack is sitting beside Jordan’s desk.” Is this evidence or an inference?
Evidence
What should you do with an unfamiliar word while annotating a text?
Circle/box it and determine its meaning.
“Dogs need exercise every day. Walking and playing help dogs stay healthy.” What is the main idea?
Dogs need regular exercise to stay healthy.
Which sentence is correct? A. she walked home. B. She walked home.
B
In “Maria quickly finished her homework,” what part of speech is quickly?
Adverb
“The lights are off, the doors are locked, and no cars are in the parking lot.” Is “The store is probably closed” evidence or an inference?
Inference
Why do readers underline or highlight important information during close reading?
To identify key details or evidence.
“Jamal studied every night, completed practice problems, and asked his teacher questions. His test grade improved.” What is the main idea?
Jamal improved his grade by studying and practicing.
Fix the sentence: “my brother likes pizza tacos and hamburgers”
My brother likes pizza, tacos, and hamburgers.
In “The blue bicycle rolled down the hill,” what part of speech is blue?
Adjective
Text: “Maya entered the room carrying an umbrella. Water dripped from her jacket.” What can you infer?
It is probably raining outside / Maya was recently in the rain.
You read, “Marcus slammed the book onto the desk and crossed his arms.” What annotation might you write in the margin?
Marcus seems angry/frustrated.
“Many students do not get enough sleep. Lack of sleep can make it difficult to concentrate, remember information, and stay awake in class.” What is the main idea?
Not getting enough sleep can hurt students academically.
Which word should replace the incorrect word? “Their going to the game tonight.”
They’re
Identify the parts of speech of the bold words: “The extremely tired student slowly walked home.” What are extremely, tired, and slowly?
Adverb, adjective, adverb
Text: “When Alex opened the test, he sighed, rubbed his forehead, and stared at the first question for several minutes.” Give one piece of evidence and one inference.
Evidence—he sighed/rubbed his forehead/stared; Inference—he is confused, nervous, or struggling.
What is the difference between underlining a detail and writing a margin annotation?
Underlining marks important text; a margin note explains your thinking about it.
“School gardens give students hands-on experience with science. They can also provide fresh vegetables and teach responsibility. Some schools even donate extra food to local families.” What is the main idea?
School gardens benefit students and communities in several ways.
Revise for clarity: “When Sam talked to John, he said he was late.”
Example: Sam told John, “You are late,” or John told Sam that Sam was late.
In “Although the tired runner wanted to stop, she continued because the finish line was near,” identify although, tired, she, and because.
Conjunction, adjective, pronoun, conjunction
Text: “Lena checked the clock three times, packed her books before the bell rang, and stood beside the classroom door.” What can you infer, and which details support it?
She is eager/in a hurry to leave; supported by checking the clock, packing early, and standing by the door.
A student highlights almost every sentence on a page. Why is this not effective close reading, and what should the student do instead?
Highlighting everything does not identify what matters; select only key details and add notes/questions about them.
“Social media allows people to communicate instantly with friends around the world. However, excessive use can distract students from schoolwork and reduce face-to-face interaction. Using social media responsibly can help people enjoy its benefits without many of its drawbacks.” What is the main idea?
Social media has benefits and drawbacks, so it should be used responsibly.
Revise and edit: “Yesterday me and Carlos goes to the library because we needed there computers.”
Yesterday, Carlos and I went to the library because we needed their computers.