Guess the Theme
Define the Theme
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A.W.I.T. Questions
Tips for STAAR Theme
100
".....;there was a lot more of his body than he was accustomed to. The great Atrium seemed darker than Harry remembered it." What is the theme?
What is surprise
100
Define friendship:
What is the emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends
100
Define anxiety:
What is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome
100
What is the theme of A.W.I.T.?
What is Good and Evil
100
Name one tip to do on STAAR:
1. Highlight 2. Read questions before passage 3. Prove answers
200
"Where is Queen Elizabeth?" I ask, uneasiness reaching me. "Where are the pups?" What is the theme?
What is fear
200
Define change:
What is make or become different
200
"Kingsley!" burst out Ron. "We know!" said Hermione, hushing him. What is the theme?
What is excitement
200
Who is Mr. Murry?
Who is Meg's and Charles Wallace's father (-_-)/
200
What do you do when you write critical explanations to add extra insight about something
What is annotating
300
Dale pursed his lips together. My stomach did a quick tuck-dive. He started to feel light-headed What is the theme?
What is nervousness
300
Define success:
What is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose
300
Define abandonment:
What is the action or fact of abandoning or being abandoned
300
What are the names of the Mrs'?
Who are Mrs.Which, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Who.
300
What is rereading
What is reading again
400
Then he hoped, childishly, that Ron had never left. He's gone. Gone. What is the theme?
What is loss
400
Define loyalty:
What is the quality of being loyal to someone or something
400
Charles Wallace's voice seemed to come from a great distance. "Stop staring at me." Breathing quickly with excitement,... What is the theme?
What is excitement
400
What emotion defeated IT
What is love
400
Name 7 STAAR reading tips
1.annotating 2.highlighting 3.underlining 4.commenting 5.rereading 6.asking questions 7.making predictions 8.etc.
500
I hid the rest of my broccoli under my napkin. "May I be excused?" What is the theme?
What is disgust
500
Define tragedy:
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe; a sudden and widespread disaster; a final event or conclusion, usually an unfortunate one; a disastrous end
500
Name 5 different types of themes:
Any theme is acceptable as long as there are 5
500
Which of Charles Wallace's quality caused him to believe he can stop IT
What is Charles Wallace's pride
500
What words do you look for to help you figure out the theme
What are keywords