Definitions
What are relevant details?
Important details that support a central idea
What is the main problem/challenge in "Hercules Quest"?
Hercules must retrieve a treasure of golden apples.
What does the word fatigue mean in paragraph 7 of "The Valiant Little Tailor"?
tiredness
Because she got home after a long walk from school, she took off her shoes immediately.
-After
-Once
-Until
-Correct as is
Once she got home after a long walk from school, she took off her shoes immediately.
What is theme?
Lesson or message from the author to the reader
Name one character trait that describes Hercules.
Strong, selfish, clever, impatient
What does the word "admiring" mean in paragraph 1 of "The Valiant Little Tailor"?
To regard with respect or pleasure
The student was told he can earn 5 PAW bucks for getting a 100% on his test.
-should earn
-may earn
-must earn
-correct as is
correct as is
What is plot?
The key events of a story
What is one detail from "The Valiant Little Tailor" that belongs in a summary?
Any relevant detail underlined in the passage (answers may vary)
How does the word "thick-witted" add meaning to the scene described in paragraph 25 of "Hercules' Quest"?
It shows how easily Atlas was tricked by Hercules.
You may give the movie theater staff your ticket to enter the theater.
-might give
-must give
-should give
-correct as is
must give
What are character traits?
Words that describe and help us understand a character
How does the setting in paragraph 4 of "The Valiant Little Tailor" affect the story's plot?
As the tailor travels around the world to tell everyone of his bravery, he encounters a giant on the mountain who tests his strength.
What does the word "originates" mean in paragraph on page 9?
comes from
The football coach did not want the players to stay up late the night before the game, before the coach wanted his team to play poorly in tomorrow's game.
-although
-unless
-whenever
-correct as is
unless
How are the central idea and a summary of a text different?
Central idea is one sentence that tells us what the text is mostly about. A summary describes the entire text using relevant details and includes the central idea and story elements.
How did Atlas help Hercules with his quest?
He offered him a deal: Hercules holds the sky for Atlas, while Atlas retrieves the golden apples for Hercules
What does the word "stealthily" mean in paragraph 3 on pg. 17 of "A Hunter in Nature"?
in a careful manner, so as not to be seen or heard
The doctor is the only one who would save you.
-should save
-may save
-can save
-correct as is
can save