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Define Theme
What is a lesson, or moral of the story
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People who study birds are experts in ornithology. Define Ornithology
the study of birds
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How should you check your answers?
Go back into the text and highlight where you got your answer from
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July is the best month for gathering fresh blueberries. Blueberries are one of the few truly blue foods on earth. They are all so one of a handful of frutes that is native to north America. Native Americans used blueberries for food, medicine, and to make dye for coloring cloth. The pilgrims ate blueberries, and Civil War soldiers use them to make a drink to top it all off, scientists say eating blueberrys can help fight cancer and heart disease.
July is the best month for gathering fresh blueberries. Blueberries are one of the few truly blue foods on Earth. They are also one of a handful of fruits that are native to North America. Native Americans used blueberries for food, medicine and to make dye for coloring cloth. The Pilgrims ate blueberries, and Civil War soldiers used them to make a drink. To top it all off, scientists say eating blueberries can help fight cancer and heart disease.
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Similie
Comparing two things using "like or as"
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Define Main Idea
What is what the text is mostly about
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Unlike mammals, birds incubate their eggs outside their bodies. Define incubate
Sit on/Protect
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Direct proof from the text that supports your thoughts/answers
What is textual evidence
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Did you know that earth is closer to the sun at sometimes then at others. If you live north of the equator, Earth will be at it's farthest point from the sun in july. If Earth is far from the sun, why isn’t it cold in July. That’s because of Earths tilt. In July, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun. In January, Earth is closer to the sun, but the Northern Hemisphere is tilt away from it. Thats why January is colder than July
Did you know that Earth is closer to the sun at some times than at others? If you live north of the equator, Earth will be at its farthest point from the sun in July. If Earth is far from the sun, why isn't it cold in July? That's because of Earth's tilt. In July, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun. In January, Earth is closer to the sun, but the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from it. That's why January is colder than July.
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Which literary device does this sentence use?
He is taller than the tree.
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Define Summary
Retelling the story/text in your own words.
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Birds are always on the lookout for predators that might harm their young. Define Predators
Something that is hurtful or harmful
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If you don't know the meaning of a word, you can use______clues to figure out the meaning
Context clues
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Did you now that National Rabbit Week is in July. Rabbit Week is a celebration of rabbit’s as family pets. House rabbits are sweat and curious pets that needs exercise and healthful foods. Rabbits or fragile too, and they cant cry out when they is scared, so they sometimes scratch or bite. Have you ever thought about owning a rabbit. Rabbits that are kept in doors may live seven to 10 years, so adopting a rabbit is a serious decision.
Did you know that National Rabbit Week is in July? Rabbit Week is a celebration of rabbits as family pets. House rabbits are sweet and curious pets that need exercise and healthful foods. Rabbits are fragile too, and they can't cry out when they are scared, so they sometimes scratch or bite. Have you ever thought about owning a rabbit? Rabbits that are kept indoors may live seven to 10 years, so adopting a rabbit is a serious decision.
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Define Metaphor
Comparing two things without using like or as
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Define Sequential Order
Putting events in order from first to last
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Some birds like to build their nests in inconspicuous spots — high up in the tops of trees, well hidden by leaves Define inconspicuous
not visible, hidden
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What does it mean to analyze a sentence?
To look at it closely and find the meaning or purpose of it
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New York became the eleventh U.S. state on July 26 1788. Have you herd that New York City served as the first capital of the nation. George Washington became President there in 1789 soon after that, the U.S. capital move to Philadelphia, then to Washington, D.C. New York, however remained the “trade capital” of America for many years. Thats why George Washington is said to have given New York the nickname Empire State.”
New York became the eleventh U.S. state on July 26, 1788. Have you heard that New York City served as the first capital of the nation? George Washington became president there in 1789. Soon after that, the U.S. capital moved to Philadelphia, then to Washington, D.C. New York, however, remained the "trade capital" of America for many years. That's why George Washington is said to have given New York the nickname "Empire State."
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Define Personification
Giving human characteristics to something that is not human
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Sort the following quotes into 2 categories of theme and main idea... Jealousy Maddie went to work She doesn't like her friends It's okay to be different Money doesn't solve your problems Alex plays the guitar 4 times a day
Themes: Jealous, It's okay to be different, money doesn't solve your problems Main Idea: Maddie went to work, She doesn't like her friends, Alex plays the guitar 4 times a day
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Frugivorous birds prefer eating fruit to any other kind of food. Define Frugivorous
Animals who feed on fruit
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When you feel like giving up or guessing during the text, what should you do?
Take a deep breath, remember why this is important to you, take your time
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"I is an extraordinarily lucky person, doing what I love best in the world" says J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books. Rowling says she has grown so clothes to her mane character that she even gave him her birthday, July 31! Harry was 11 year old in his first story, Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone his books have been printed in 61 language in 200 countries.
"I am an extraordinarily lucky person, doing what I love best in the world," says J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books. Rowling says she has grown so close to her main character that she even gave him her birthday, July 31! Harry was 11 years old in his first story, [set italic and insert apostrophe in the word Sorcerer's (two errors)]Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone . His books have been printed in 61 languages in 200 countries.
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Which literary device does this statement use? She can run fast like a cheetah.
Similie