Annotating and Other Things
Textual Evidence
Freebies
Main Idea
Context Clues
100
This is the process of breaking down a text into smaller pieces.
What is Chunking?
100
Which detail from the passage supports the idea that spontaneous stops can be remarkable? A.) All it requires is a car, a few necessities, and a desire to see new things. B.)The side trips can happen at any place, from large cities to very small towns. C.) Road trips can help you explore the places in between the starting point and the final destination. D.)These unexpected stops in between can often make the entire trip.
What is D.These unexpected stops in between can often make the entire trip.
100
You will have how many reading assignments per week at the very least?
What is 3-4
100
What is the main idea? A.) Water conservation is important. B.) Consumers can save money by conserving water. C.) A few simple changes can save water in the home. D.) Baths take less water than showers.
What is C. A few simple changes can save water in the home.
100
" If you don’t recover quickly from your condition, it could become chronic. Then you might have to take medicine for the rest of your life." What does chronic mean? a.) is very painful b.) won’t go away c.)makes you smell bad d.)isn’t real
B. Won't go away
200
How many times should read a new text when it is assigned for homework?
What is twice (2 times)?
200
Read the following sentence from the passage. Some towns boast that they are the birthplaces of famous people. Which argument does this sentence support? A.)The majority of towns throw parades for famous people. B.)There is something distinct about each small or big town. C.)Celebrities most often grow up in small towns and move away. D.)Many places have museums dedicated to educate tourists.
What is B.There is something distinct about each small or big town.
200
Ms. Numan graduated from which college?
What is Temple University?
200
What is the main idea? A.)The piano is both a string and percussion instrument. B.)The piano is a string instrument. C.)The piano is a popular instrument. D.)The strings of a piano makes the sound
What is A.The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.
200
"This is a clandestine operation. It is extremely important that no one discovers what you’re doing!" A clandestine operation is what? a.)dangerous b.)harmful c.)exciting d.)secret
D. Secret
300
What is the break down for grading?
What is 25% for Participation and Attendance, 25% for Tests and Quizzes, 25% for Homework and Classwork, and 25% for Class Projects
300
How does the author support the claim that places have a specialty? A.) by describing the people in the places B.) by listing the directions to the places C.) by comparing small towns to big cities D.)by giving an example of a small town
What is D.by giving an example of a small town
300
Summaries should include what two things?
What is the main idea and supporting details
300
What is the main idea? A.) The potato famine caused many Irish to immigrate to the U.S. B.)The U.S. is a country of immigrants. C.)The Irish are coming to the U.S. still today. D.)The Irish came in large numbers to the U.S
What is D. The Irish came in large numbers to the U.S?
300
We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that. Which word is a synonym of “trepidation”? a.)movement b.)worry c.)enjoyment d.)laughter
B. Worry
400
A summary should NOT include...
What is 'your opinion', 'beliefs', 'thoughts' on an the text?
400
Read the following sentence from the passage. Therefore, hiking trips are a great way to come into contact with the environment. Which argument does this sentence support? A.)To get acquainted with the environment, exploration needs to occur. B.)Road trips become enjoyable in the summer because of the weather. C.)The summer is an excellent time to enjoy the great outdoors. D.)Hiking through foreign locations is a good way to see the world.
What is C. The summer is an excellent time to enjoy the great outdoors.
400
List our 4 group discussion expectations
What is Listen to the speaker, respect other (don't cut others off), attack the idea not the speaker, base your answers in textual evidence. Bonus: Use "I agree" and " I disagree
400
Which would be the best title for this passage? A.)Tattoos: Gone But Not Forgotten B.)Tattoos: A Misunderstood Art C.)Tattoos: New and Different Colors D.)Tattoos: Older Than You Might Think
What is D. Tattoos: Older Than You Might Think
400
The owner of the restaurant wouldn’t allow Samantha to walk through the door. “I’m sorry,” she said, “but you started a food fight the last time you were here. You may not have ingress to my restaurant!” What does “ingress” mean in this selection? a.)a kind of bird that lives by the sea b.)any food that can be thrown c.)a good price for a meal d.)the right to enter
D. The right to enter
500
How old is Ms. Numan?
What is "Yeeeeeeetttt...you thought"
500
Which detail from the passage supports the idea that the summer allows people to change up their schedules? A.)People can experience the great outdoors with sports, either as a player or a spectator. B.)Different physical activities can be done outside, and the natural surroundings can be enjoyed as well. C.)This allows people to exercise in an enjoyable way instead of a regimented plan. D.)During the summer, nature is at its height in which most flowers are fully matured.
What is C. This allows people to exercise in an enjoyable way instead of a regimented plan.
500
One person in your group must list the entire annotation process BACKWARDS correctly on the first try
What is Create the summary, identify the key details, identify the main idea, chunk the text, re-read, identify and define vocab, and read.
500
What is the passage mainly about? A.)Julius Caesar was the first to describe the appearance of tattoos. B.)European sailors introduced tattooing to the Western world. C.)Tattoos were originally black until the advent of colored inks. D.)The art of tattooing has existed for many years in many cultures.
What is D.The art of tattooing has existed for many years in many cultures.
500
When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity. a.) good looks b.) mistakes c.) intelligence d.) huge appetite for herbs
C. Intelligence