Grammar
Identify the verb in this sentence: She happily walked to the park
Question: What is text evidence?
What is Information from the text that supports an answer?
In the sentence:
"The student was elated when she found out she won the scholarship."
What does elated most likely mean?
What is very happy?
What is the main idea of a passage?
What is the most important point the author wants you to understand?
"The wind whispered through the trees as the night grew darker."
What is Personification?
What is the correct past tense of "run"?
What is Ran?
Question: Which sentence is the best piece of text evidence to support the idea that a character is brave?
A) "She walked into the dark cave, even though her hands were shaking."
B) "She had brown hair and blue eyes."
C) "She was thinking about what to eat for lunch."
what is "She walked into the dark cave, even though her hands were shaking." ?
"Even though the directions were vague, he tried to complete the assignment."
What does vague mean based on the sentence?
What is not clear or not specific?
If a passage says:
"The sun was setting, and the streets were empty. Not a sound could be heard."
What can you infer about the setting?
What is it is quiet and evening time?
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
What is a simile?
Which sentence is correct?
A) She don’t like pizza.
B) She doesn’t like pizza.
What is "She doesn't like pizza."
Question: Read the claim:
"The main character is kind and caring."
Which piece of text evidence best supports this claim?
A) "He saw the injured bird and gently wrapped it in a cloth before taking it home."
B) "He walked to school every day with his best friend."
C) "He enjoyed reading mystery books."
What is "He saw the injured bird and gently wrapped it in a cloth before taking it home." ?
"The ancient ruins were a fascinating relic from a civilization long gone."
Using context, what does relic mean?
What is an old object from the past?
What is the point of view of a story that uses pronouns such as "I, me, my, we"?
What is to first person point of view?
"Boom! The fireworks exploded in the sky, lighting up the night."
What is Onomatopoeia?
Question: Where should the comma go in this sentence?
"Before we go to the movie let's stop for snacks."
What is After "movie" ?
Question: Which of the following is a fact that could be used as text evidence?
A) "Many people believe dogs are the best pets."
B) "The average dog sleeps 12-14 hours a day."
What is "The average dog sleeps 12-14 hours a day." ?
"The speaker’s tone was sarcastic, not sincere, when he said, ‘Great job!’ after the mistake."
What does sarcastic mean?
What is saying the opposite of what you mean, often to be funny or mean?
In a story, the main character helps a stranger fix a flat tire.
What does this action reveal about the character?
What is the character is kind or helpful?
"Life is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs."
What is a Metaphor?
Question: Which sentence is the best way to revise this sentence for clarity?
"I enjoy reading books, I also like to watch movies."
A) I enjoy reading books and I also like to watch movies.
B) I enjoy reading books, but I also like to watch movies.
C) I enjoy reading books. Watching movies is fun.
What is "I enjoy reading books, but I also like to watch movies. "?
Question: Which of the following is the correct way to cite text evidence?
A) The author states, "The sun was setting in a blaze of orange and pink" (Smith 45).
B) The author states "The sun was setting in a blaze of orange and pink" (Smith, 45).
C) The author states "The sun was setting in a blaze of orange and pink" Smith, 45.
What is The author states, "The sun was setting in a blaze of orange and pink" (Smith 45). ?
"Despite the stormy weather, the team remained undeterred and continued practicing."
What does undeterred mean based on this sentence?
What is not discouraged or stopped?
Which sentence best supports the idea that the character is brave?
A) She stayed home all day.
B) She faced the dragon without fear.
C) She cooked dinner.
D) She read a book.
What is B) She faced the dragon without fear?
"The silence was so deep you could hear a pin drop."
What is a imagery?