This is the central message, lesson, or big idea that an author wants readers to understand in a story.
What is theme?
What is the genre that uses real events, real people, and factual information to teach or inform viewers about a specific topic?
What is Documentary?
This punctuation mark is used after a complete phrase to introduce a list, like in "three core values: self-discipline, justice, and concern for others."
This plot element tells you where and when a story takes place.
What is setting?
What are 2 ways to identify central idea?
Looking at the title, repetitive language, first and last paragraphs, analyze text features, read for structure, or find the claim.
What is Character Motivation?
This type of writing is nonfiction and is written in first person, where the author shares their own thoughts, experiences, and reflections about a real event or idea.
What is Personal Essay?
What changes need to be made in this sentence:
She died in 1906, 14 years before women in America were granted the right to vote.
What was the internal conflict Roger faced in Thank You Ma'am?
To run away/ to steal from miss bates
Writers technique can reveal thoughts and feelings of a character?
A) Imagery
B) Dialogue
C) Plot
B) Dialogue
The school counselor looked at her calendar and sighed. “My caseload is really heavy this week,” she said, pointing to a long list of students she needed to meet with.
Based on the context, what is the meaning of the word caseload in this sentence?
A. The number of cases or students someone is responsible for
B. The location where meetings take place
C. The type of job the counselor has
D. The amount of time in a school day
What is A) the number of cases or students someone is responsible for.
This genre tells a made-up story, but it could really happen because it includes believable characters, settings, and events from everyday life.
What is Realistic Fiction?
Women without the right to vote ___ lacking political power.
What word correctly fixes the sentence?
What is were?
This is the most exciting or important moment when the main problem reaches its peak.
What is Climax?
What is a reason a speaker would raise their voice at certain points of giving a speech?
to emphasize/ show a point.
What is a writing or speaking style that expresses personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs rather than objective facts?
What is subjective tone?
This type of poetry breaks all the “rules”—it doesn’t have a set rhyme scheme or rhythm, and it often sounds like someone speaking from the heart about real feelings or experiences.
What is Free Verse Poetry?
Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.
As a dedicated teacher, Ms. Lopez was a leader in the after-school program which inspired many students to succeed.
A. As a dedicated teacher, Ms. Lopez was a leader in the after-school program, which
B. As a dedicated teacher, Ms. Lopez was a leader in the after-school-program which,
C. As a dedicated teacher, Ms. Lopez, was a leader in the after-school program which
D. correct as is
What is A) As a dedicated teacher, Ms. Lopez was a leader in the after-school program, which
The comma before which is needed because it introduces a nonessential clause
This plot element shows how the story ends and the problem gets solved.
What is Resolution?
What type of Irony is shown in the video? AND WHY?
Situational Irony
The Sloth is slow but gets a ticket for speeding
Before starting the experiment, the teacher carefully explained the procedure to the class so everyone would follow the correct steps.
Based on the context, what is the meaning of the word procedure in this sentence?
A. A type of scientific tool
B. A series of steps to complete a task
C. A rule about classroom behavior
D. A mistake made during an experiment
What is B) A series of steps to complete a task
This genre tells a made-up story, but it is set in a real time period from the past and often includes real historical events or details to make the story believable.
Choose the word that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.
The scientist were awarded the prize after years of groundbreaking research that changed how we understand genetics.
A. was
B. is
C. be
D. correct as is
What is A) was
What is a rhetorical device that points out a relationship between appearance and reality?
Which sentence from the passage best demonstrates a subjective point of view?
A. The school has over 1,200 students enrolled this year.
B. The new cafeteria menu includes salads, sandwiches, and fruit.
C. The principal made a fair and thoughtful decision that helped everyone feel heard.
D. The playground is located behind the main school building.
What is C) The principal made a fair and thoughtful decision that helped everyone feel heard.