Organization
First Chewbacca cracked the eggs. Then he whisked them in the bowl. Finally, he poured the eggs into the hot skillet and scrambled them.
This passage is organized how?
What is Sequence?
Strategy you should use for a SUMMARY Question
What is Beginning Middle End chart?
Princess Leia used her political clout to convince more people to join the Rebel Alliance.
What does the word clout mean in the sentence?
A) popularity C) experience
B) influence D) reputation
What is B) influence?
It's no shock that Darth Vader turned out to be Luke's father. Is this a FACT or OPINION?
Opinion
The coffee shop called my name, and I couldn't resist buying a latte there.
What is Personification?
Sometimes stormtroopers have difficulty removing stubborn stains from their laundry. It's frustrating to have a favorite shirt ruined by an unsightly laser blast or blood stain! One way to fix this problem is to apply a little baking soda and dish soap to the stain before washing. Let it sit overnight and wait for amazing results.
The text structure for this paragraph...
What is problem-solution?
MOP stands for...
M- Main Idea
O- Overall Main idea
P - Author's Purpose
It takes moxie to fly a small x-wing into a Death Star and blow it up.
What does the word moxie mean in the sentence?
A) luck C) courage
B) recklessness D) planning
What is C) Courage?
The Millennium Falcon made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs. Is this a FACT or Opinion?
FACT
Your eyes are the stars that guide me home again and again.
This example has what kind of figurative language...
What is metaphor?
What is the best way to make delicious french fries for your Ewok friends? Soak your cut fries in cold water for several hours before frying them in peanut oil. For some reason, this step will help your fries be more crispy.
The text structure of this paragraph...
What is Question & Answer?
What you should highlight in a DRAMA selection...
What are Stage Directions?
Darth Vader told them "Resistance is futile." What is the best definition for futile.
A) rebellious C) easyB) deadly D) pointless
D) Deadly
Luke's heart pounded in his chest when he saw Vader step out of the shadows.
The author includes this sentence most likely to show--
A) How Vader feels when he sees Luke
B) How quickly Luke turns on his light saber
C) Lukes' feelings when he sees Vader
C) Luke's feelings when he sees Vader
The word contrast means...
Greedo and Yoda are some both aliens in the Star Wars series. They both have rough green bumpy skin. However, Greedo was darker green and a villain, and Yoda could use force powers.
The text structure of this excerpt...
What is compare & contrast?
2 places you should look to find the Author's Purpose...
What are Beginning paragraphs and Title?
At first, Princess Leia thought Han Solo was something of a miscreant. What does the word miscreant mean?
A) celebrity C) shady character
B) hero D) selfish person
C) shady Character
The Death Star was hummed angrily, ready to blow up another planet with one deadly blast.
The author uses figurative language in this sentence most likely to:
A) suggest the Death Star is musical
B) emphasize the Death Star's evil power
C) compare the size of the Death Star to another planet
B) emphasize the Death Star's evil power
When the author gives you clues about what to expect in the story...
What is foreshadowing?
The temperature was over 100 degrees on Tatooine. It hadn't rained for days. The grass turned yellow, and the plants began to lose their leaves. The ground was dry and parched. The city had to restrict water usage for the week.
This passage is organized how?
What is Cause & Effect?
When you see that the next selection is a paired passage, you should...
Read the first passage and then answer the questions for that section before starting the 2nd passage.
Trying to beat Chewbacca in a game of holochess was a fatuous move by C-3PO. What does the word fatuous mean?
A) competitive C) intelligent
B) foolish D) risky
B) foolish
Strategy: If the question asks you to find supporting evidence, then the correct answer choice must include ______ not _______.
FACTS not OPINIONS.
Descriptions the author uses that appeal to the five senses...
What is sensory language?