Cause & Effect
What is the cause in this sentence?
It rained, so we stayed inside.
It rained
What are the 3 things dialogue needs to be punctuated correctly?
quotation marks, a comma, and punctuation at the end
What is a simile?
A sentence that compares two things using "like" or "as"
Who is the main character of the story?
Peg
What is polio and how did it affect the main character's body?
It is a viral disease that causes muscle weakness and paralysis
What is the cause in this sentence?
The roads were icy, so school was canceled.
The roads were icy
Is this dialogue punctuated correctly?
"Let's go home, said Mom to her daughter
No
What is a metaphor?
A sentence that compares two things without using "like" or "as"
In the beginning of the story, what did Peg miss out on?
Designing the seventh grade float for the parade
What did the main character ask for when they were in the hospital?
A chocolate milkshake
What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to the lack of sleep, he couldn't concentrate in class.
He couldn't concentrate in class
Fix the punctuation in this sentence:
I love chocolate chip cookies Ali said
"I love chocolate chip cookies," Ali said.
Is this a simile or metaphor?
Her smile was sunshine.
A metaphor
Who is one of Peg's friends in the hospital?
Tommy, Dorothy, Dr. Bevis, Miss Ballard
How did the iron lung helps patients like Tommy?
The iron lung helps polio patients breathe
What is the effect in this sentence?
The dog barked loudly because it saw a squirrel in the yard.
The dog barked loudly
Which setting fits the dialogue best?
"Please fasten your seatbelt," said the flight attendant. "We're about to take off."
An airplane
What does this simile mean?
The kids ran like lightning across the field.
The kids ran fast
How did the main character's relationships with others in the hospital help her during recovery?
Her roommates and friends made her feel less alone
Describe Peg's attitude throughout her illness. Did it change over time?
She was scared and upset at first, but grew stronger and braver as time went on
What is the cause in this sentence?
Mom set a timer because I kept forgetting to take the cookies out of the oven.
I forgot to take out the cookies
"I guess I'll go alone," said Lily, looking at the ground.
What is the tone of Lily's voice?
Sad
What does this metaphor mean?
My brother was a walking encyclopedia.
My brother is really smart
Why was the main character afraid to go home, even though they missed it?
Peg was worried about not fitting in at school
How did the main character overcome paralysis?
She went to occupational therapy where she played the accordian to strengthen her finger and arm muscles