Vocabulary
Define the term: theme
The moral/lesson of a story.
Eye is to see as ear is to ______
hear
What does this simile mean:
He ran like a cheetah chasing its prey.
He ran really fast.
A student is writing a report on the benefits of playing the game of chess. He found several sources. Which sources would have the most useful information for the report? Choose two answers.
A). a movie about a famous international chess champion
B). a book titled All the Right Moves: Playing Chess to Win
C.an article in a game magazine titled “Why Chess Is Good for the Brain”
D.a website called chesscompetition.org where students can play chess online
E.an interview with a psychologist who explains how chess improves problem-solving skills
Listen to the following presentation then answer the question as a group.
Why do coastal towns want to create artificial reefs?A. to get more people to travel on boats
B. to bring more plants and fish to the area
C. to find a use for recycled metal and wood
D. to stop ocean predators from finding food
B. to bring more plants and fish to the area
Define the term: Simile
Uses like or as to make a comparison between two things.
Fork is to eating as broom is to ________.
Sweeping
What does this metaphor mean?
Her voice is music to my ears.
A student wrote this research question: Why was the Santa Fe Trail important? His teacher suggested that he make the question more specific. Which revision of the question best helps to focus the topic?
A. Where is the Santa Fe Trail located in Missouri?
B. How did the Santa Fe Trail improve trade in Missouri?
C. Who were the first people to travel on the Santa Fe Trail?
D. What kinds of transportation were used on the Santa Fe Trail?
B. How did the Santa Fe Trail improve trade in Missouri?
What is the author's purpose?
A). to inform readers about Redbird Reef
B). to entertain readers about Redbird Reef
C). to persuade readers about Redbird Reef
A). to inform readers about Redbird Reef
Define the term: Main Idea
What the text is mostly about.
Cat is to purr as dog is to _______
bark
What does this personification mean?
The sun smiled down on us.
The sun was shining and it felt nice outside.
Read the sentence.
Bees may make delicious honey, but they can harm people by stinging them.
Why is the word “but” used in the sentence?
A. to tell that bees are things
B. to give the location of the bees
C. to show that the bees are active
D. to connect two ideas about bees
D. to connect two ideas about bees
What two things are done to the subway cars before they can be dropped into the ocean?
A. They are filled with water.
B. The red paint is scraped off.
C. The doors and windows are taken off.
D. They are drilled with holes for the fish.
E. The dangerous materials are cleared away.
C. The doors and windows are taken off.
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E. The dangerous materials are cleared away.
Define the term: Author's Claim
What the author is trying to prove
Anchor is to boat as brakes are to _______
car
What does this simile mean?
The city at night was as bright as a field of stars.
The city was really bright like the stars.
Read the paragraph.__________
They should make sure they include any homework that is due that day. It is important that students make sure they have enough supplies, such as pencils, pens, and paper. They should also make sure their backpack holds anything special required for the day,such as gym shoes.
What is the best topic sentence for the paragraph?
A. A good backpack can be expensive.
B. Most backpacks have several zippered pockets.
C. Students should organize their backpacks before leaving for school.
D. A backpack is made of sturdy material and can hold books, papers, and other supplies.
C. Students should organize their backpacks before leaving for school.
What is the main point of the presentation?
A. Ocean reefs provide food and protection for fish.
B. Artificial reefs have advantages over natural reefs.
C. Old subway cars can be recycled for new purposes.
D. Subway cars transport people underground in big cities.
C. Old subway cars can be recycled for new purposes.
Define the term: Analogy
a statement showing the relationship between two things
Seed is to tree as egg is to______
bird
What does this personification mean?
The car groaned as it climbed the steep hill.
The car struggled to get up the hill
Read the analogy.
Tonic is to____ as ______is to sundae.
Choose the words that best complete the analogy. Chooseoneanswer for each blank.
Blank 1
A. beauty
B. medicine
C. scalp
Blank 2
A. bowl
B. dessert
C. topping
Blank 1: B. Medicine
Blank 2: B. Dessert
What happened as a result of the success of the Redbird Reef?
A. Fewer passengers ride on the subway system.
B. Artificial reefs have replaced natural reefs in many places.
C. Delaware has more tourists wanting to see the old subway cars.
D. More states have asked for old subway cars to make artificial reefs.
D. More states have asked for old subway cars to make artificial reefs.