Literary Elements
The washing machine hummed a tune as it worked.
What is this an example of?
Personification
What is the genre of this passage?
Non-Fiction
-Candy With a Warning Label
What is the purpose of the author for writing both passages?
-To inform
Fought like cats and dogs.
What is this an example of?
-Simile
(has like or as)
What is the main message or idea the author is trying to convey?
Theme
Question 1:
Spectacular
A. Amazing to eat
What are the two captions of the passage "Sour Candy Can Be Dangerous"?
-Seven-year-old Lachlan Canak’s tongue was injured by Warheads candy.
-Warheads candy have a warning label on the product.
What is one similarity between both passages and one difference?
-Answers may vary (Teacher decision)
What is the name of the main character in a story?
-Protagonist
Where and when does the story take place?
Setting
2. Which idea about spicy snacks is emphasized throughout the selection?
A. They are fine to eat in moderation.
5. The author wrote this selection most likely to-
A. tell the reader about kids who have been hurt by eating sour candy
8. Both authors focus their selection on snacks that-
D. kids enjoy that can cause harm
Give me an example of a methaphor.
-Does not include like or as.
Who is telling the story (first person, third person, etc.)?
Point of View
3. What are the paragraphs 6 and 7 mostly about?
B. Dr. Friedman's experience with kids and spicy snacks.
6.Based on the information in paragraphs 9 and 10, why do some kids not realize the dangers of eating sour candy?
B. The warning on sour candy is so small that they didn't notice it until it was too late.
9. Which conclusion is best supported by both selections?
D. Unhealthy snacks can be harmful to your body.
What is the difference between inference, prediction and foreshadowing
Answers vary (Teacher decides)
What are the five elements of plot?
-Exposition
-Rising Action
-Climax
-Falling Action
-Resolution
4. In which section would the reader find information about how to safely enjoy Hot Cheetos and Takis?
D. A Little Bit of Spice is Fine
7. What is the best summary of the article?
B. Lachlan Canak’s mother posted a warning on Facebook about how her son’s tongue was injured when he ate Sour Warheads candy. Other people have posted on the Warheads’ Facebook page that they or someone they know have been injured by eating the candy. One person believes that the warning on the candy is too small.
10. Based on the way information is presented in “Hot Cheetos and Takis Could Make You Sick” and “Sour Candy Can Be Dangerous” both authors most likely are-
A. concerned for the safety of kids
What are the six parts that need to be included in a Extended Constructed Response (ECR)
-Introduction
-Evidence 1
-Explain 1
-Evidence 2
-Explain 2
-Conclusion