Vocabulary
The weather is so treacherous, that I decided it wasn't safe to drive.
What is an antonym for the word treacherous?
good, wonderful
Imagery is language that helps the reader _____
imagine
Bees help pollinate the plants on our planet. Without pollination, plants could not survive. Without plants, animals and humans would be in trouble!
Restate and answer the following question.
Explain why the world needs bees.
The world needs bees because they help pollinate plants.
When you preview the selection, how will you know it is fiction before you read it?
You might see characters or dialogue,
What is nonfiction?
literature that teachers about real information
Define haughty. Use the context clues.
He was not haughty at all. He always smiled, acted agreeable, and was kind to others.
mean, rude
What does the figurative language in the following sentence help the reader imagine?
The glow of the moon lingered in the air.
It helps the reader imagine how the moon looks.
Find the key detail to support the idea that dogs should not be allowed off their leashes.
A. Many dogs run free off of their leashes.
B. This way they have the chance to get exercise.
C. Many people are scared of them and have bad experiences.
D. Dogs prefer to be off leash.
C. Many people are scared of them and have bad experiences.
From which perspective/ point of view is this told?
Mary jumped on her bike and yelled, "Hey Tom, you won't be able to catch up with me!" Tom rolled his eyes and raced past her. He shouted, "Watch me!" The two friends began laughing.
1st person- Mary is narrator
1st person- Tom is the narrator
3rd person- outside observer
3rd person- the two friends
3rd person- outside observer is narrator
1st person- Tom is narrator
3rd person- outside observer
Which of the following is an opinion that supports the author's claim that parents should limit their child's sugar.
a. Sugar has been proven to harm children's teeth.
b. Some parents think sugar is okay in small amounts.
c. Sugar is is in most foods.
d. Smaller amounts of sugar is going to save your child from a disaster.
d.Smaller amounts of sugar is going to save your child from a disaster.
Which dictionary definition of the word draw is used in the sentence?
I want to draw the animal out of the hole, so I can help it.
a. to sketch a picture c. an even score
b. to pull out d. to arrive to a point
b. to pull out
What kind of poetry does NOT rhyme?
free verse
Which of the following sentences supports the idea that the car collection is unique.
a. The stadium held over 4,000 antique cars.
b. The cars were painted red, brown, and white.
c. No other cars had seats like these antique cars.
d. The cars each ran on gas, and fit at least 4 people in the back seat.
c
In a drama, which is also fiction, how do you locate the stage directions?
They are in brackets.
They are sometimes at the beginning of the Acts or Scenes, and also throughout
What organizational pattern is used?
Bees are disappearing and we have to help. Humans can plant gardens and grow flowers. They can also stop killing bees and using harmful sprays.
a. Cause and effect b. problem/solutions
c. sequence d. description
b. problem/solution
What is the meaning of amiable?
They have an amiable relationship, so the teacher agreed that they would be awesome partners.
friendly, nice, good
Poetry has ____, which are like paragraphs.
stanzas
Humans do a lot of bad things to the homes of bats, and it is making these creatures disappear. People are destroying the caves they use as habitats. People do this in order to build buildings and homes.
Restate and answer the following:
Explain why bats are in danger.
Bats are in danger because humans are destroying their homes.
What are the things you annotate for while reading fiction. Name at least three major things.
Characters/Feelings
Conflict
Resolution
Theme
Changes
What can the reader look at to get help for a main idea when reading nonfiction?
title and subtitles
The boy continued to debate and be cantankerous with his teacher even after she told him to stop.
What does cantankerous mean in this sentence?
talkative. smart
argumentative clever
argumentative
What does the imagery help the reader understand?The book was stained, wrinkled, and worn.
The book looks old.
What key detail supports the idea that scientists are sometimes heroes?
a. Scientists look for cures to diseases.
b. Scientists go to school for many years.
c. People think science is an amazing subject.
d. Being a scientist can be extremely rewarding.
a. Scientists look for cures to diseases.
What does it mean when a question says: What is the theme of the selection?
What is the life lesson or message?
When reading literary nonfiction, yo should be looking for the character's struggles/obstacles and ______?
achievements