Frog Prince 1
What is your distractor for question 1 and why is it incorrect?
C because though a precious possession is mentioned it cannot be a theme as it does not relate to the main idea of the story.
Why is B incorrect for question 3?
Because it is the frog making the sound not the princess - so how can this add to her characterization?
What is your correct answer for question 9 and why are all other answers incorrect?
B! The character traits for Veikko are incorrect for every other answer choice.
What does the word bitterly mean as it is used in paragraph 3 of "The Frog Prince"?
extremely, intensely
What should you look for as distractors in your central / main idea questions?
key details that are not broad enough to be considered a main idea
What is the state bird of Missouri, Miss Platt's home state?
The Eastern Bluebird!
Which two answers for question 1 can I immediately cross off and why?
B because the parents are barely mentioned in the story and D because this is the opposite of the lesson the we learn from the princess getting to know the frog.
What is your correct answer for question 4 and why are all other answers incorrect?
The correct answer is A. All other answers are incorrect because they only mention one point of view or the points of view mentioned are not that of the princess and frog.
What is question 10 really asking?
Which of these actually happen in both of the texts? The only answer choice that even occurs in both texts is D therefore it must be our answer. How can something that doesn't even happen relate to the structure of a passage?
What is the meaning of the word spiteful as it is used in paragraph 16 of "The Frog Prince"?
hateful, angry
When you are supporting the definition of a word with a quotation, what should you look for those quotations to have?
PROXIMITY TO THE TARGET WORD, DANG IT
your quote cannot provide context if it does not have proximity to the target word
Which migratory bird flocks to holly bushes to feed on holly berries as they make their yearly migration south?
The Cedar Waxwing!
Why are B and C incorrect answers for question 2?
B is wrong because it is far too positive to relate to the target sentence. C is incorrect because it is too big of a jump.
Why are A and B incorrect answers for question 5?
Because they happen before the king even appears in the story.
What is question 11 really asking?
It is asking which of these answers actually happens in the text. The only answer that occurs in both texts is A. How could something that doesn't even happen contribute to an important plot point of the story?
What does the word abide mean as it was used in paragraph 16 of "The Frog Prince"?
remain, stay as a frog
When you are answering a Part A and Part B question what should you find in Part A to match in Part B!
the key words in that question!
Which country has the most unique birds and why?
Papua New Guinea because it is an ancient island and animals have evolved to be extremely unique to that one specific island!
What is your distractor for question 2 and why is it incorrect?
D because though that idea is supported by the story it is not supported by the sentence provided in the box - if they give you a quote be sure to ONLY use that quote
What is your correct answer for question 6 and why are all other answers incorrect?
Your correct answer is D. All other answer choices are not supported by the text.
Do your best to see through the complex language of some of these questions - make sure whatever answer choice you are picking actually corresponds with what is happening in a text.
Why is A incorrect for question 12?
Because the frog and mouse are never cruel - only the princess is. So it's the opposite of the answer.
What does the word dainty mean as it is used in paragraph 3 of "The Forest Bride"?
delicate, tiny
What should you read first, the questions or the text?
The questions! And then you can answer all of the right now questions and get them out of the way!
What type of fishing bird is able to catch fish more than double its size?
The Kingfisher! He's the king of fishing!
Why are A and D incorrect answers for question 3?
This is a complicated question. You need to identify the central idea first (something to do with a frog and a princess, so both need to be included in your answer). You also need to make sure that you aren't making big jumps in your answer choices.
Why is C incorrect for question 12?
Because we do not know the parents oppose their relationships! Not supported by the text and WAY too big of a jump.
What does the word fond mean as it is used in paragraph 5 of "The Forest Bride"?
amorous, likes, thinks highly of
Are you ready for your ELA MAAP assessment?
YOU BETTER BE!
What type of bird is usually associated with mourning the loss of a loved on?
This one is easy! Obviously it's The Mourning Dove!