Author's Point #1
Read the passage and determine the author's point:
Students in grades 4 and older should not be required to walk in a single file line to get from one location to the next around campus. Students at this age start to show maturity and can handle the responsibility of being more independent. Starting in grade 4, teachers should begin training students how to walk around the school’s campus in a quiet, calm manner. After a few short weeks of modeling expectations, the teacher should be able to pull back his/her duty and let the students prove they can handle this type of responsibility.
Students in grades 4 or older should not have to walk in a straight line around the school.
Read the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word.
Ashley ran a nonprofit organization for homeless girls.
a) free- no money earned
b) profit
c) un profit
d) for a small cost
Free-no money earned
It is hard to tell a cat’s emotions. A new study discovered that most cat owners don’t recognize the signs that cats use to show stress. “Dog owners know more about dog behavior,” says one scientist. Cat owners think their cat’s behavior is just how cats act. They don’t realize that behavior reflects how cats are doing. Scientists are still working hard to solve cat mysteries. They want to see if cats have different meows to show what they want and how they feel.
Part A What is the main idea?
a. Dog owners know more about their dogs.
b. It is hard to know what a cat feels, but scientists are trying to.
c. Scientists want to solve cat mysteries.
Part B: What is a supporting detail for Part A:
a. It is hard to tell a cat's feelings.
b. Cat owner's think that their cat's behavior is just how cats act.
c. Scientists are still working hard to solve cat mysteries.
Part A: B. It is hard to know what a cat feels, but scientists are trying to.
Part B: C Scientists are still working hard to solve cat mysteries.
Select two examples of words that contains a suffix?
a. Reread
b. Created
c. Redo
d. Creation
B and D.
Created -ed is a past tense verb
Creation -ion is a noun
Extension:
Creatively: Adverb
Creative: Adjective
How does the author support the point that later school hours may be beneficial?
Over the past year, school officials have been considering changing the school hours from 8:15 am-3:15 pm to 11:15 am-6:15 pm. There could be benefits to this change. One, students would be less tired coming to school, as they would get to sleep in. They would also have more time in the morning to get homework done or to study. Kids could even get some relaxation time in before boarding a bus to school in the afternoon. However, there could be drawbacks, too. There would be less time to participate in after school sports. Also, certain families would not be able to spend as much time together with a late dismissal time.
-Students will be less tired
-Time to study/do homework in the morning
-relax before going bus stop
Which word has a prefix meaning "many"?
a. Redo
b. Incorrect
c. Prefix
d. Multilingual
Slow lorises should be protected, and owning them as pets should be illegal. Each year, many slow lorises are captured from the rain forest and sold as pets. However, they don’t do well as pets. They are nocturnal animals and don’t like to be handled by people. As a result of being this pet trade and their habitat being destroyed by humans, slow lorises are becoming endangered. Unfortunately, they are not the only animals that face these problems. Other animals, like cheetahs and pythons, are becoming endangered also because of pet trade and habitat loss.
What is the main idea?
a. Slow lorises are nocturnal animals.
b. Slow lorises are captured from the rain forest and sold as pets.
c. Slow lorises should not be pets and should be protected.
C. Slow lorises should not be pets and should be protected.
The prefix Trans- means to change or carry across. What does the word "transform" most likely mean?
a. to shift into a transformer
b. to change in form or shape
c.to change
d. to carry a form
B. to change in form or shape
A recent study has shown that kids who use electronics in their bedroom, before bedtime, get at least an hour less of sleep than kids who “unplug” from electronics before retiring to their bedroom at night. Why is this? Having electronics in a child’s bedroom creates an engaging, almost addictive environment. Children would much rather stay up “five more minutes” to finish a TV show, video game, or text, than to try to unwind and get right to sleep. In turn, this causes some children to experience fewer hours of sleep per week and become sleepy during the day. It is important for parents to have strict guidelines when it comes to electronics before bedtime!
Which sentence does NOT support this author's point?
a) It is important for parents to have strict guidelines.
b) Some children lose an hour of sleep or fall asleep during the day.
c) Children should stay up "five more minutes" to finish a game, tv show, or text.
d) Electronics before bed create an addictive environment.
C) Children should stay up "five more minutes" to finish a game, tv show, or text.
This goes against the author's point that students should not use electronics before bed.Which word does NOT have a prefix?
a. Discontinue
b. Multitask
c. Telescope
d. Electronically
Playing video games is a popular hobby for many people today. The first gaming console was the Magnavox Odyssey, which was released in 1972. The console was not very popular. It only offered a few games, including a ping-pong style game. The Odyssey did not have sound or graphics and did not keep score either. The console was flawed, but it did inspire other video consoles and games. Without it, video games would be very different today.
What is the main idea?
a. The first video game console only offered a few games.
b. The Odyssey was released in 1972.
c. The first video game console was not popular but helped to inspire other video games
C. The first video game console was not popular but helped to inspire other video games
Hank Aaron was one of the greatest baseball players in history. He played for 23 years for The Braves. In 1974, he broke Babe Ruth’s record for most homeruns hit. His batting skills earned him the name “Hammerin’ Hank.” Hank was also an excellent player on the field. He won the Gold Gloves award three times for his skill in the outfield. In 1982, he entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame just six years after retiring. Hank used his success and fame to champion civil rights, and President Clinton awarded him the Presidential Citizens Medal for his service to his country.
What are two details that support the main idea that Hank was a great batter, outfielder, and person?
Answers may vary
-Excellent player on the field
-Won the Gold Gloves award 3x for outfield
-Used his fame to advocate for civil rights
-Awarded a medal from President Clinton
What reasons did the author provide to support their claim/point?
Participating in the science fair should be an optional choice for students. First of all, not every child has a love for science. When assigned the science fair project, often times kids are left feeling overwhelmed and confused about what topic to pick and how much work goes into the projects. Some children excel more in the arts and would rather spend their free time expressing themselves through music, drama, or artistic work, rather than investigate science content. Second of all, this type of project brings a lot of arguments to the household. Because the project is so much work, parents often have to get involved, some even taking over the project! If a child is really interested in science and a particular topic, he/she should just be able to conduct experiments on his/her own time!
-not every child loves science
-overwhelming
-other interests
-parent involvement
The prefix Ir- means "not"
Irregular means:
a. not regular
b. not correct
c. no regulations
Captain Underpants, Dog Man, and The Hallowiener are just some of the books that author and illustrator Dav Pilkey has created. His books have made Pilkey one of the most popular authors for elementary schoolers. His books are funny and focus on friendship and tolerance. He has won many awards for his books, including the Caldecott Honor Award and the Comic Industry Person of the Year.
What is the main idea?
a. Dav created Captain Underpants and Dog Man.
b. Dav has won many awards for his books.
c. Dav is a popular author and illustrator.
B. Dav has won many awards for his books.
Michael Jordan is known for his time playing in the NBA and his shoes. Early in his NBA career, Jordan signed a deal with Nike for $2.5 million. They created the Air Jordans. The first pair did not meet the NBA’s rules on colors and uniforms, so Jordan was not allowed to wear them on the court. He wore them anyway, and he was charged a $5,000 fine per game for wearing them. Nike paid the fines for him. They thought it was a great marketing idea. The shoes became available for purchase in 1985 and cost $65. Since their release, they have become one of the most popular shoe brands in the U.S.
What is the main idea?
What is the purpose of reasons and evidence for an author?
To support the author's claim/point/opinion
The prefix Multi-means "many"
Ryleigh translated words in English before continuing her conversation ,switching between Spanish and Russian, " I am also multilingual."
What does the word "multilingual" mean?
a. many angles
b. many languages
c. many lines
B. Many languages
73% of Americans admit to binge-watching (rapidly watching many episodes back-to-back). There are positives and negatives to this. Binge-watching can create social connections between viewers. It can also help people relax and relieve stress. However, it can also lead to mental health issues. Scientists have linked physical health problems, like cancer and heart disease, to binge-watching because it requires sitting for hours. People should think twice before they binge-watch a show.
What is the main idea?
a. Binge-watching can be both good and bad for you.
b. Binge-watching can help people relax.
c. Binge-watching can hurt your physical health
A. Binge-watching can be both good and bad for you.
There have been many debates considering changing school hours from 7:50 am-3:10 pm to 11:50 am-6:50 pm. Do you support the possible time change or are you against it?
TAPP & Create Informal Outline that includes reasons to support your opinion.
T: Change in school hours
A: Teacher
P: Persuade
P: Opinion writing
Reasons may vary