Summary
Define summary.
A summary is the retelling of important events/details that are included within a text.
Define THEME.
Theme is the lesson or moral of a story. It is what the author wants the reader to take away from the text.
Name TWO ways that we use context clues to determine the meaning of an unknown word? (There are 4 that we've learned about.)
Finding a synonym, finding an antonym, finding an explanation/using inferences, and finding an example.
Correctly RESTATE & ANSWER this question:
What does EMS stand for?
EMS stands for Edgar Middle School.
Identify the SUBJECT and PREDICATE of the following sentence:
The girl with the bright red skin forgot to wear sunscreen at the beach.
SUBJECT: The girl with the bright red skin.
PREDICATE: Forgot to wear sunscreen at the beach.
True or False? A summary includes every single detail/event from a text and should be the same length as the original text.
False. A summary should ONLY include the IMPORTANT details/events from a text and should be shorter than the original text.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme? Why?
A. Treat others as you would want to be treated.
B. Respect your elders.
C. Jack risked his life to save Jane.
D. Always be thoughtful and kind.
C, because it is specific to the story. A theme is a lesson anyone can apply to their own lives.
I abhor traffic jams and hate it when my ride to work is delayed. What does abhor mean?
strong hate; dislike
Put these events in the correct SEQUENCE:
a. Super Kid flew down to the tree and tried to grab the cat, but it scratched her!
b. Super Kid used the blanket to grab the cat and flew it down to the ground. Finally, the cat was safe.
c. Super Kid was flying around when she saw a cat that was stuck in a tree. She wanted to help get the cat down.
d. After the cat tried to scratch her, Super Kid had a great idea. She went and got a blanket.
CADB
Identify the FRAGMENT:
A. She went to California.
B. Drives a long distance.
C. It was beautiful.
B. Drives a long distance.
What are the FIVE components you need to include in a well-written summary?
The Who, The What, The Where, The When, The Why
The THEME of the following passage is it is better to take your time and not rush through things. What EVIDENCE from the text supports this theme?
"An old monkey on the point of death summoned his sons around him to give them some parting advice. He ordered them to bring in a bundle of sticks, and said to his eldest son: "Break it." The son strained and strained, but with all his efforts was unable to break the sticks. The other sons also tried, but none of them was successful. "Untie the bundle," said the father, "and each of you take a stick." When they had done so, he called out to them: "Now, break," and each stick was easily broken. "You see my meaning," said their father."
"The son strained and strained, but with all his efforts was unable to break the sticks. The other sons also tried, but none of them was successful. "
OR
""and each of you take a stick." When they had done so, he called out to them: "Now, break," and each stick was easily broken"
People were told not to eat the tainted fish. Eating fish with a disease can be very dangerous to your health. What does tainted mean?
harmful;contaminated
Add at least 3 SENSORY details to this sentence:
It was a hot day outside.
Possible response:
It was so hot out I could feel beads of sweat dripping from my forehead. I felt the warm rays of the sun beating down on me. I heard the rushing water of the waterfall and wished I could jump in!
Identify the RUN ON:
A. Marshall works for the newspaper, he writes about sports.
B. After the game, we will go to the park.
C. As soon as the sun sets, they all went home.
A. Marshall works for the newspaper, he writes about sports.
Give the text a title that summarizes the main idea: "When free-diver Yang Yun tried to return from the bottom of an arctic pool, her legs cramped up and she couldn’t move. She began to choke and sink lower until an incredible force began driving her up. It was a Beluga whale who sprang into action and guided Yun back to the top of the pool."
An example:
"Beluga Whale Saves Drowning Woman!"
Identify the THEME of the following passage.
"Blaine opened up the present and began pouting. He screamed in a high-pitched voice, "This is Captain Thunder! I wanted Captain Lightning!" His mother looked at him with dismay and handed him another present, which he greedily opened. "Why did you get me a red hat? You know I like blue more," Blaine whined as he threw the hat across the room. His mother straightened her expression and squinted at him. Earlier she had hoped to take some pictures of this moment, but by now she had put away her camera. She sighed and handed him one more present in hopes that this year wouldn't be a total bust. Blaine huffed and opened it. "A Game Box 4000… wow. Where's the Game Box 5000 that I asked for?" His mother could bear his ingratitude no longer. The next time that Blaine returned from his father's house, he was shocked to find that all of these toys and gifts, along with many other of his things, had been generously donated to needy children."
The theme of this passage is be grateful and appreciate what you have.
This virus has really depleted my energy. I get tired just walking across the room.
What does depleted mean?
taken away; decreased; lessen
Add punctuation to this CITATION:
According to the text Penguins are birds that cannot fly
According to the text, "Penguins are birds that cannot fly."
Identify the FRAGMENT. Then, correct the sentence so it is COMPLETE.
A. Erin speaks four languages.
B. I learned to speak them.
C. Speaks several languages well.
C. Speaks several languages well.
Ex: Erin speaks several languages well.
What is the main idea of the passage below? Choose one piece of evidence to support the main idea.
From the moment sea turtles are born they face dangers. The hatchlings must make their way from their nest to the ocean, avoiding birds, crabs and other predators looking for an easy meal. Many of the hatchlings will not survive this journey. Once in the ocean, the hatchlings enter a swimming frenzy; they must get away from the waters near the shore where there are many predators. Some of the threats to turtles come from humans. Pollution caused by humans is poisoning turtles’ habitat and destroying their food sources. Discarded fishing nets pose a drowning hazard. Other threats to turtles include water pollution, fishing nets and boat propellers. Scientists estimate that out of 1,000 hatchlings, only 1 or 2 will survive. To make it to adulthood, a baby turtle must survive many dangers.
The main idea of the passage is that sea turtles face many dangers while trying to survive from the moment they are hatched.
Example: "Scientists estimate that out of 1,000 hatchlings, only 1 or 2 will survive."
Identify the THEME of the following passage. Then, explain what EVIDENCE helps support your answer.
In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team. Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history.
The theme of this passage is never give up, persistence pays off. In the text it states, " Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him." He could have easily given up when he faced difficulties, but he did not give up and became one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Determine the definition of the nonsense word. Then, identify the type of context clue in the sentence.
"Lou wanted to go to the haberdashery, but Ann wanted to shop at the boutique.”
Haberdashery is a men's (clothing) store.
The type of context clue used in the sentence is an antonym.
Identify the SENSORY words in this paragraph.
The rumbling grew as our raft bobbed toward the drop in the river. The air moistened and smelled of morning dew. Ahead of us, copper water plunged down a set of boiling rapids, which carved their curving way among jagged cliffs. My mouth went dry with a tang of fear. “Hold on, everybody!” I shouted.
rumbling, bobbed, moistened, morning dew, plunged, boiling, curving, jagged, dry, tang
Identify the RUN ON. Then, correct the sentence so it is COMPLETE:
A. In the early 1900's, the city developed quickly.
B. The watermelon is sweet, it tastes delicious.
C. She went to the tailor, so he sewed her pants.
B. The watermelon is sweet, it tastes delicious.
Ex: The watermelon is sweet. It tastes delicious.