Show:
6-3 EVANS
Drawing Conclusions
6-3 BELANGER
Summary vs. Analysis
6-4 MENDOZA
Problem/Solution
Text Structures
6-4 OTTO
Problem/Solution
Text Structures
TEACHER TRIVIA
100
Many people in the United States are sports fans. They like sports. Football is the sport most people like. The second most popular sport is fishing. There is one interesting thing about fishing. Fishing fans actually fish. From the story you can tell that most Americans A) play baseball and football. B) watch fishing contests. C) watch football or baseball games. D) eat fish.
C - Most Americans watch football or baseball games.
100
Define summarize.
To tell about the main events in sequential order. Retell the major events and/or points of a story or article in your own words (paraphrase.)
100
What was the problem with the main character in the picture book?
He was eaten by a monster.
100
What kind of animal was in the picture book that was read?
Toad or frog.
100
Which teacher has a cat named Quentin?
Mrs. Belanger
200
William H. Harrison was the ninth president of the United States. He was sworn in as president in 1841. At the event he gave a long speech. In fact, his speech was the longest ever made by a new president. As his speech, the weather was very cold. Harrison grew ill and died 31 days later. He is known as the president who gave the longest speech. He is also known as the one who served the shortest term. From the story you can tell that Harrison A) was president only a short time B) liked cold weather C) liked short speeches D) was a funny president
A - Harrison was president only a short time.
200
If you are not sure whether a writing prompt needs claim-evidence-warrant is it okay to add evidence and defend your reasoning?
Yes!
200
In the article, “Ecologists to the Rescue”, what was the problem? Be specific.
Peregrine falcons were endangered. Egg shells were thinning. Babies couldn’t be born.
200
In the article “Ecologist to the Rescue” what was the solution to the problem?
Banning DDT.
200
What is the name of Mrs. Mendoza’s daughter?
Kayla
300
Young birds seesaw on their first flights. Melting snows churn and gurgle in woodland streams. Early crocuses splatter purple, yellow, and white on people’s lawns. A) It is spring. B) It is summer. C) It is autumn. D) It is winter.
A - It is spring.
300
For the following prompt what type of answer would you write? “In the story Punctuation Takes a Vacation what was the most important lesson the kids learned?”
Claim Evidence Warrant Evidence Warrant (CEWEW)
300
In the article, “Ecologists to the Rescue”, what was causing the problem?
DDT
300
In the article “Ecologist to the Rescue” was the solution to the problem effective?
Yes.
300
How many months is Mrs. Otto’s baby?
Six.
400
What reading strategy involves reading between the lines or combining clues from the text with your own background knowledge?
To infer or making inferences.
400
How many quotes would you need to answer the following prompt? “Does the Wolf seem to be a reliable character? Provide at least two pieces of evidence from the story to defend your answer.”
Two or more!
400
What is the problem with deforestation?
Vanishing jungle. Animals lose homes. Plants disappear.
400
What is the definition of predator?
An animal that eats other animals.
400
How many cats does Mrs. Mendoza own?
Two.
500
Jake’s mother tells him to take an umbrella with him when he is leaving for school. However, Jake doesn’t think it is necessary. What can you infer about the weather? A) It is raining. B) It is going to rain. C) It is snowing. D) It is cold.
B - It is going to rain.
500
For the following prompt what type of answer would you write? “In The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, how does A. Wolf challenge the stereotypes about wolves in fairytales?”
Claim Evidence Warrant Evidence Warrant (CEWEW)
500
Name one of the topics from the problem solution graphic organizer activity.
Sharks, rainforests, everglades, elephants.
500
How do we know if the solution to the problem is effective?
The problem is solved.
500
What is Mrs. Belanger’s favorite month?
April (the month she got married)