Punctuation
Correct the sentence: we visited ottawa last summer.
We visited Ottawa last summer.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb: "Neither of the players _____ ready for the game."
What does P.P.A.S. stand for?
Point-Proof-Analysis-Summary
True or False: Information texts are non-fiction?
True
What is "an indirect, or implied, comparison between two unlike things?"
Metaphor
Correct the sentence: My favorite colors are blue green and purple.
My favorite colors are blue, green, and purple.
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun:
"Everyone should bring ____ own lunch."
". . . their own lunch."
What are the minimum number of sentences a paragraph must have?
True or False: Information texts tell stories with characters, plot, and themes, aiming to entertain or explore human experience.
False
What comes before the climax in a plot?
Rising action
Correct the sentence: Its a beautiful day isnt it
It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
Identify the sentence type for the following example: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."
Compound sentence
Never start a sentence with this "B" word
Because
Statistics, quotes from interviews, real-world events.
What is "a concrete object or event is used to represent something abstract?"
Symbol
Correct the sentence: She said I cant believe you did that.
She said, "I can't believe you did that."
Rewrite the sentence fragment to make a complete sentence:
"Because I was tired."
"I was tired, so I went to bed early."
"Since I was tired, I went to bed early."
or . . .
You should always present your evidence/proof before discussing your ________ in a body paragraph.
Analysis/Explanation
If asked for specific evidence from the text, I should use ______ when possible!
What is the main idea of a text that "says something about life" and is usually suggested, not stated.
Theme
Correct the sentence: The team practiced all week they felt confident for the game.
The team practiced all week; they felt confident for the game.
Combine these sentences into a complex sentence:
"I finished my homework. I went outside to play."
"I finished my homework, so I went outside to play."
What is the purpose of the final sentence in a conclusion paragraph?
"Conclude with a general statement."
What was the main idea/purpose of the reading: "A Huge Mural Marks a Graffiti Philosophy in Montréal"?
"To deal with vandalism."
What are the different types of third-person point of view?
Omniscient and Limited.
Correct the sentence: if you want to succeed in school you must study harder practice often and ask help.
If you want to succeed in school, you must study harder, practice often, and ask for help.
Rewrite the sentence in active voice: "The mess was cleaned up by my brother."
"My brother cleaned up the mess."
What is the purpose of the following sentence in an introduction paragraph on cats: "Despite what dog lovers may believe, cats make excellent house pets as they are good companions, they are civilized members of the household, and they are easy to care for."
Introducing the supporting points
What are the "Five W's" and "One H" that are answered in an information text that help give the reader a detailed understanding of the topic?
The "Who, What, When, Where, Why and How" of the text.
What is "a statement which seems on the surface to be contradictory, yet it involves an element of truth?"
Paradox
Correct the sentence: the teacher said bring your textbook tomorrow its important.
The teacher said, "Bring your textbook tomorrow, it's important.
Rewrite the sentence in passive voice: "The storm broke the window."
"The window was broken by the storm."
What is the purpose of the following sentences in a body paragraph: "If they are not feeling affectionate, cats are generally quite playful. They love to chase balls and feathers, or just about anything dangling from a string. They especially enjoy playing when their owners are participating in the game. Contrary to popular opinion, cats can be trained."
Proof
When answering short answer questions, what is a key strategy I can use to begin my answer?
Reword the question into a statement, use key words from the question in my answer, etc.
Depending on how much we know about a character, they can be one of these two things; what are they? (HINT: It is not protagonist and antagonist).
A Round or Flat character