Elements of Fiction
Billy loved conducting science experiments. He thought about asking his dad to do some experiments with him but he hadn't gotten the chance to yet. Right now, Brian was diligently working on constructing a working volcano. Who is the character of this text?
Billy
There is an article about a bank that was robbed Saturday on Easy Street. What would be the best headline for this article? a. Robbery in Progress b. Banks are scary c. Bank Robbers escaped on Easy Street d. Which Bank Do You Go To?
Bank Robbers Escaped on Easy Street
Water is to _______ as snow is to sledding
swimming
A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison usin either the words _____ or as
Like
Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that students should have sports class in middle school-?
1. "Including sports programs is expensive."
2. "Research shows that sports increase student interest in school"
3. "School sports include volleyball and soccer.
"Research shows that sports increase student interest in school"
Nancy, Jenny, and Kristen headed into the mall. Nancy wanted to buy a new pair of jeans. Jenny needed a new coat and Kristen needed a dress to wear to her sister's wedding. What is the plot of this text?
Nancy, Jenny, and Kristen went shopping
If you wrote an article about the amount of golf courses in the country, which graphic would be best to include in your article? a. a school b. a map of the state c. a pair of sneakers d. a country map showing golf course locations
A country map showing golf course locations
Mom tells me that I am her sunshine. Mom means ______ a. that I am a sun b. that I brighten her day c. I am always hot d. It is day time
that I brighten her day
The evidence below best matches which claim? Teachers often stay late at work, plan and grade student work at home and spend many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week.
1. Teachers work very hard.
2. Teachers are very important.
3. Teachers are very knowledgeable.
A _______ is a person in a story, novel, or play.
Character
Article Headline: The Comets Lose Another Game What section of the newspaper would this article be found?
Sports Section
The warm water felt like a warm blanket on my back. This is an example of a _______
simile
What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?
1. Counterargument
2. Conclusion
3. Thesis statement
Counterargument
Amanda ran into her room and lay down onto her bed. The tears began to fall. She was never going to talk to her so-called best friend again. What is the setting of this text?
Amanda's bedroom
Headline: City Schools' Test Scores Soar What do you think this article is about? a. birds that soar c. a test flying c. the rise of city schools' test scores d. the test score of a school being low
The rise of city schools' test scores
A simile is a figure of speech that makes a _______
Comparison
Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.
1. evidence
2. claims
3. counterclaims
Evidence
Devin received a letter in the mail. It was from the friend he had met at camp. He was excited to get the letter. In the letter Devin's friend wrote that he liked school and that he got a new puppy. Devin couldn't wait to write his friend back. What is the plot of this text?
Devin received a letter from his friend
If the article about an overturned truck that closed down the main highway for an hour contained a picture of a truck being blocked by cones, what would the best caption be for the picture?
a. Highway obstruction causes problems b. Bumpy road ahead c. Trucks are scary d. Where's the car?
Apple is to _______ as carrot is to vegetable
Fruit
Mom told me not to be a couch potato on Saturdays. Mom meant _______ a. not to be lazy b. not to eat potatoes c. to sit on the couch d. to eat on Saturdays
not to be lazy
What is an argument?
1. A claim that has logic and facts.
2. A claim that has feelings in it.
3. A claim that tells a story.
A claim that has logic and facts