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What is the definition of "theme"?
A message about life or the world.
A rabbit named Lily and a turtle named Toby became the best of friends, always helping each other—Lily would race ahead to find food, and Toby would share his wisdom about the forest. Together, they proved that true friendship comes in all shapes and speeds.
What is the main idea of the story?
A) The characters are going to the park.
B) The weather is nice today.
C) The story is about an unexpected friendship between Lily the rabbit and Toby the turtle.
D) The characters eat lunch together.
C) The story is about an unexpected friendship between Lily the rabbit and Toby the turtle.
How many times should we read a text?
Which of these is a complete sentence?
A) Running fast.
B) She likes to run.
C) The cat.
D) Jump high.
B) She likes to run.
Which of the following is a noun?
A) Run
B) Happy
C) Dog
D) Quickly
C) Dog
What does it mean to jot?
Take notes about each section/ paragraph.
Which word is a synonym for "joyful"?
A) Sad
B) Excited
C) Angry
D) Sleepy
B) Excited
What is the purpose of jotting?
To help to understand the text better and to help us answer the questions.
What should every sentence have? (4 things)
What is the main idea of this sentence?
"The birds flew high in the sky, chirping as they soared above the trees."
A) Birds are flying in the sky.
B) Birds like to chirp.
C) The trees are tall.
D) Birds need trees to fly.
A) Birds are flying in the sky.
What should I do after I read the text one time?
reread or read the questions.
Which sentence shows cause and effect?
A)The sun was shining, and I went outside to play.
B) The dog ran fast, but the cat was slower.
C) I went to bed early, so I woke up feeling rested.
D) We made cookies, and then we ate them.
C) I went to bed early, so I woke up feeling rested.
What should we jot about a nonfiction text?
big topic, what it is teaching us, and the authors point.
How many details should you include to support your answer in your Short Answer Response on the State Exam?
2 Details or more
Which sentence uses the word because to show cause and effect?
A) I went to the park because I wanted to play.
B) I like ice cream because it’s sweet.
C) The cat is tired because it ran all day.
D) He ate lunch because he was hungry.
C) The cat is tired because it ran all day.
What should I do before I submit?
Check over my work.
Which sentence correctly has a mistake?
A) I like chocolate, but I don't like vanilla.
B) He ran fast he won the race
C) She was tired she kept running?
D) I want to go swimming. I don't have time
C) She was tired she kept running?
What is the points to focus on for a fiction story?
characters, problem, solution, lesson learned.
What does R.A.C.E stand for for short responses?
Restate, Answer, Cite (detials), Explain
What does the word brave mean in the sentence below?
"The brave firefighter saved the family from the burning building."
A) Scared
B) Smart
C) Strong
D) Not afraid
D) Not afraid
What should you do if you are stuck on a question?
Skip it and come back to it or mark up the question to better understand what it is asking me.
Which sentence correctly uses a past tense verb?
A) The blue bird flew across the sky.
B) She will walk to the park.
C) The teacher gived us a test.
D) They go to the store yesterday.
A) The blue bird flew across the sky.
What does sensory details mean (usually in a poem).
How the poet or author uses the senses to make the reader imagine the text better.
How should I restate the following question....
What are you looking forward to in the summer and why?
I am looking forward to in the summer _____ because_______.
Read the sentence and answer the question:
"Samantha hurried to the door, grabbed her jacket, and put on her shoes. She was excited to go outside."
What can you infer about Samantha?
She is excited to go outside.