Character & Inference
In "The Hare and the Tortoise", what can the reader infer about the Hare when he underestimates the Tortoise?
He is overconfident and believes he is certain to win.
In "The Hare and the Tortoise", what event starts the main conflict?
The arrogance of the Hare bragging about how fast he is and how slow the tortoise is.
What lesson does the story "The Hare and the Tortoise" teach?
Steady effort and perseverance can be more successful than being overconfident.
What is text evidence?
A specific detail, action, or quotation from a text that supports an answer or claim.
Which word creates the most cheerful tone? (A) trudged, (B) stomped, (C) skipped, (D) glared.
C. Skipped
Read the sentence.
The students were stubborn about completing their community service project, even when they faced several challenges.
Which word could replace stubborn to give the sentence a more POSITIVE connotation?
A. confused
B. determined
C. uncooperative
D. defiant
B. determined
In "Little Red Riding Hood", what's revealed about the Wolf's character when he decides to deceive Little Red in the forest?
He is tricky/sneaky and manipulative.
In "Little Red Riding Hood" why is the wolf's arrival at Grandma's house important to the plot?
It moves the story toward the climax and the danger Little Red faces.
What is a possible theme of "Little Red Riding Hood"?
Listen to the rules set for you and be cautious around people you do not know or trust.
What is main idea?
What the story or text is mainly about in 1 sentence
Choose the best transition: 'The Hare believed he would win. _____, he stopped to rest.' (A) For example, (B) However, (C) In addition, (D) As a result of this reason.
B. 'However' signals a contrast between the Hare's confidence and his decision to rest.
Read the sentence.
My older sister who recently graduated from college is moving to Philadelphia.
Which revision correctly uses the comma punctuation to set off the nonrestrictive element?
A. My older sister who recently graduated from college, is moving to Philadelphia.
B. My older sister, who recently graduated from college is moving to Philadelphia.
C. My older sister who, recently graduated from college, is moving to Philadelphia.
D. My older sister, who recently graduated from college, is moving to Philadelphia.
D. My older sister, who recently graduated from college, is moving to Philadelphia.
In Crash, how does Crash's mistreatment of Penn help readers understand Crash's character at the beginning of the story? Choose one:
A. Crash is friendly and kind toward Penn, showing that Crash happily accepts someone who is different from him.
B. Crash is boastful and friendly toward Penn, showing that Crash feels awkward toward Penn and doesn't do anything to Penn.
C. Crash is accepting and helpful toward Penn, showing that Crash enjoys someone who is different from him.
D. Crash is boastful and unkind toward Penn, showing that Crash judges and mistreats someone who is different from him.
D. Crash is boastful and unkind toward Penn, showing that Crash judges and mistreats someone who is different from him.
Which event in "The Hare and the Tortoise" is part of the rising action?: (A) The race begins the next morning at the park, (B) Hays T. stops to nap while the Egdurt keeps moving, (C) The race is over, or (D) The characters explain the moral/lesson
A. The race begins the next morning at the park
Which TWO statements could NOT be considered a universal theme? (A) Finding the strength within yourself can help you succeed, (B) Friendship (C) People can change when they recognize the effects of their actions, (D) A race.
B & D
A student claims that Crash changes over the course of the novel. What TWO types of evidence would best support the claim?
Check for 2 examples that make sense - *one showing Crash's personality at the beginning & a different one at the end*
Which sentence creates quick dramatic action? (A) Little Red walked through the forest and eventually reached the house. (B) A branch snapped. Little Red froze. Someone was watching.
B. Short sentences and specific details build dramatic action.
A student makes a conclusion.
The man is an architect.
Which description did the student MOST LIKELY use to come up with this conclusion?
A. A man carefully examines the foundation of a building. He uses heavy machinery to move large piles of dirt and rocks.
B. A man measures wooden boards and uses a saw to cut them into different lengths. He carefully nails the pieces together to build a staircase.
C. A man creates detailed drawings of a new building. He discusses the design with his clients and makes adjustments to ensure the structure meets their needs.
D. A man inspects the electrical wiring inside a newly constructed home. He checks the circuits to make sure everything is working safely.
C. A man creates detailed drawings of a new building. He discusses the design with his clients and makes adjustments to ensure the structure meets their needs.
In "The Prize", Gilbert says, 'Man, I was wrong...' What does this statement suggest about his character?
Gilbert begins to recognize his mistake, then reconsiders his earlier thinking that he'd succeed if he threw his project together last minute - he realized he shouldn't have boasted and should have worked more.
Define plot is in your own words.
A plot is the structured sequence of related events that make up story/events working together to create a story.
What is the theme of the story Crash?
People should look beyond first impressions and treat others with respect even if they are different than them.
What is an objective summary?
< 4 sentences
only the facts (unbiased)
restating the important parts=plot
Which sentence patterns adds more interest for the reader?
A. “The Tortoise kept moving toward the finish line— the Hare was too busy resting to notice!”
B. “The Hare was fast. The Tortoise was slow. They had a race.”
A. “The Tortoise kept moving toward the finish line— the Hare was too busy resting to notice!”
Read the sentence.
Yesterday, Madison finished her homework, packed her backpack, and walks to her friend's house.
Which change should be made to correct the inappropriate shift in verb tense?
A. Change "finished" to "finishes"
B. Change "packed" to "packing"
C. Change "walks" to "walked"
D. Change "walks" to "walking"
C. Change "walks" to "walked"
Choose TWO details you would look for to support the inference that a character has changed:
(A) the character repeats the same action(B) the character admits a mistake(C) the character makes a different choice(D) the setting is described.
B and C. An admission and a changed choice are evidence of character development.
What would be another good title for the story Crash?
Anything that makes sense.
Compare "The Prize" and "The Hare and the Tortoise": How can a character's choices/mistakes help communicate a theme in both stories? What did the bullies' choices lead to for them?
A character's choices/mistakes can reveal a lesson. In the *fable*, the Hare's overconfidence leads to his loss; in *The Prize*, Gilbert's recognition that he was wrong points toward learning from mistakes.
A student writes, 'Gilbert changes because he learns a lesson.' What is missing to make this a strong text-based response?
Specific evidence from *The Prize* and an explanation of how that evidence demonstrates Gilbert's change.
A reader makes a conclusion about Gilbert from The Prize.
Gilbert is a boy who learns from his mistakes.
Which description from the story most likely helped the reader come up with this conclusion?
A. Gilbert makes a decision without thinking about what might happen next.
B. Gilbert realizes that his earlier thinking was wrong and changes his understanding of the situation.
C. Gilbert continues to believe he is right, even after learning new information.
D. Gilbert ignores what happens in the story and continues doing things the same way.
B. Gilbert realizes that his earlier thinking was wrong and changes his understanding of the situation.
The Group Project
When the group began discussing ideas for their presentation, Olivia remained reticent, choosing not to share her thoughts. Although she had several creative and accurate suggestions, she anxiously sat there, quietly listening while her classmates eagerly exchanged ideas.
Part A: What does the word reticent most likely mean as it is used in the passage?
A. Having inaccurate ideas on a topic
B. Frustrated by the behavior of others
C. Unwilling or hesitant to express ideas
D. Uncertain about what's going on
Part B: Which TWO quotes from the passage best support the answer to Part A?
A. "...Olivia remained reticent..."
B. "...she anxiously sat there, quietly listening..."
C. "...choosing not to share her thoughts..."
D. "When the group began discussing ideas for their presentation..."
Part A = C unwilling or hesitant
Part B =
B. "...she anxiously sat there, quietly listening..."
C. "...choosing not to share her thoughts..."