Capitalization/CER
Story Elements
Dialogue/Apostrophes
Figurative Language/Characterization
Mystery Bag
100

DOUBLE JEOPARDY! 

Fix the sentence: 

i went to lynnhaven elementary school in fifth grade. 

I went to Lynnhaven Elementary School in fifth grade. 

100

What type of external conflict is this? 

Brain and Roger are arguing about who is a better dancer. 

Character vs. Character 

100

Fix the sentence:

Jasmines friend dosent know where she lives. 

Jasmine's friend dosen't know where she lives.

100

DOUBLE JEOPARDY!

What type of figurative language is this? 

Brandon is as fast as a cheetah. 

Simile 

100

What text structure uses signal words such as first, second, next, and finally? 

Sequencing 

200

DOUBLE JEOPARDY!

Fix the sentence: 

ms. costa's favorite drink is arizona green tea or pink lemonade. 

Ms. Costa's favorite drink is Arizona Green Tea or pink lemonade. 

200

What is the main character in the story called? 

Protagonist 

200

DOUBLE JEOPARDY! 

The girls bicycles were stolen, so they had to walk home.  

The girls' bicycles were stolen, so they had to walk home. 

200

What type of figurative language is this?

I've told my students a million times to raise their hand when they have a question. 

Hyperbole 

200

Is it there, their, or they're?

_____ aren't any cupcakes left. 

There aren't any cupcakes left. 

300

Fix the sentence: 

in february, valentine's day is celebrated by sharing gifts with loved ones. 

In February, Valentine's Day is celebrated by sharing gifts with loved ones. 

300

DOUBLE JEOPARDY! 

The exposition of a story takes place at the beginning and the  __________ and _______ are introduced. 

Characters and Setting

300

Fix the sentence:

Where did you leave the keys asked Mya. 

"Where did you leave the keys?" asked Mya. 

300

Bianca thinks Kayla is really nice because she always helps her with her homework. What type of indirect characterization (STEAL) is used to describe Kayla?

Effect on Others

300

When we talk about indirect characterization, what does STEAL stand for?

Speech, Thought, Effect on Others, Actions, and Looks

400

What does CER stand for? 

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning 

400

What is the theme of a story? 

Theme is an underlying message, lesson, or the big idea of a story.

400

Fix the sentence:

Sam replied if you don't study you'll never pass the test.

Sam replied, "If you don't study you'll never pass the test." 

400

What type of figurative language is this? 

The wind howled through the night. 

Personification 

400

What is Ms. Morgan's first name? 

Lynn 

500

What part of the CER explains "how" or "why" your facts support your opinion? 

Evidence 

500

What is the climax of a story? 

The climax is the turning point of a story where the character changes and/or makes an important decision. 

500

Fix the sentence:

I was going to buy a milkshake explained Raymond but I forgot to bring money. 

"I was going to buy a milkshake," explained Raymond, "but I forgot to bring money." 

500

What type of figurative language is this? 

Since nobody else showed up, we were alone together. 

Oxymoron

500

Answer the Riddle

What grows when you feed it but dies when you water it?

A fire