🧠 Big Ideas
What is a central idea?
A central idea is the most important point the author makes about the topic. It includes both the topic and the main ideas or details that support it.
What can you infer about the man in To Build a Fire based on his actions?
He underestimates the dangers of nature and overestimates his survival skills.
The prefix “mis-” in the word misunderstand means this.
What is “wrong” or “incorrect”?
What do the letters in CERC stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Conclusion
What is the official language of Brazil?
Portuguese
Which of the following sentences best supports a central idea about hard work?
A. “She hated waking up early for school.”
B. “She trained for weeks and finally made the team.”
C. “The coach was very strict.”
B
Which quote best supports the idea that the character is brave?
A. “She trembled as she entered the dark cave.”
B. “Even though she was afraid, she took a deep breath and stepped forward.”
C. “She looked at her friends and said nothing.”
B
Which of the following sentences uses correct grammar?
(A) If I was you, I would use the money to buy a new basketball.
(B) Tomas suggested that Leela volunteer at the animal shelter.
(C) Kwali recommended that her mom goes to the new park.
(D) I wish today was Saturday, because then I could sleep in.
(B) Tomas suggested that Leela volunteer at the animal shelter.
Listen the three main components of an argumentative essay INTRODUCTION.
Hook, Background Knowledge/Overview, Thesis Statement
Who discovered the laws of motion?
Isaac Newton
What are at least four things you need to include in an objective summary of a literary text?
1. Setting
2. Main characters
3. Central idea
4. Chronological order of main events
*There are more, and this is up to your teacher's discretion
What can you infer from this sentence?
“He avoided eye contact and shuffled his feet as he answered.”
He’s probably nervous, uncomfortable, or hiding something.
The difference between nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs.
Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas
Verbs describe actions or states of being
Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns
Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
Provide one of the main ways you can conclude an argumentative essay.
[Answers Vary]
1. Call to action
2. Reflection
3. Connection to a bigger picture
4. Question
5. Connect back to the introduction paragraph
How many stripes are on the American flag?
13 stripes
Why is it important to leave out opinions in a summary?
Summaries should be objective and focused on the author’s ideas, not your personal feelings.
A student is writing a research report about the history of comic books. He found a trustworthy source.
Source 1: The History of Comic Books by Isaac Pratt
Comic books got their start in the United States in the late 1800s. Though many people consider them simply a form of entertainment for children, they are actually important historical sources. Comic books focus on important issues in the news. The characters in comic strips respond to these issues much like real people. Therefore, they can help readers understand how issues in society were viewed at a particular time.
The student found information in additional sources. Choose two pieces of information that support the author's argument in Source 1.
A. Comic books produced during World War II supported a strong federal government.
B. Comic strips were published in newspapers to make the publications more appealing.
C. Many characters in today's comic books can be traced to the gods in Greek mythology.
D. Modern comic books can be traced to publications that were produced in medieval times.
E. The format of comic books is similar to the sequence of images in ancient cave paintings.
F. Comic book superhero, Captain America, fought for the common good and encouraged social reform.
A & F
Read the sentence below. Then select the one word or phrase that has the same overall meaning as the underlined word but has a more positive connotation.
"Many other players envied Marlena’s aggressive plans to win the event."
(A) Hostile
(B) Ambitious
(C) Combative
(D) Self-serving
(B) Ambitious
A student is writing an editorial for the school newspaper about a proposal for a new club. The student wants to revise the draft to improve the introduction.
A New School Activity
Some of them, such as the skydiving club, are unrealistic. Then there are others that clearly reveal their potential benefit to our school. Ever since our school announced that it will be starting a new club and asked for student input about what the new club should be, many ideas have surfaced. For example, there is the idea of an archaeology club, which would certainly grab the interest of many students. However, of all the ideas that have surfaced, one simply rises above the rest: an outdoors club.
The first sentence of the editorial is not the best introduction. Which sentence from the paragraph would be the best introduction for the editorial?
"Ever since our school announced that it will be starting a new club and asked for student input about what the new club should be, many ideas have surfaced."
How many seconds are in a day?
86,400 seconds
Write a 2–3 sentence summary of "To Build a Fire" by Jack London.
In To Build a Fire by Jack London, a man travels alone through the freezing Yukon wilderness despite warnings not to. He underestimates the power of nature and makes several mistakes, which ultimately lead to his death. The story shows the harshness of nature and the consequences of ignoring experience and advice.
Read this short paragraph. What’s a good inference you can make — and what sentence supports it?
As the lunch bell rang, Jordan stayed behind in Mr. Garnick’s classroom, quietly picking up pieces of paper left on the floor. He glanced at the overflowing trash can, sighed, and emptied it without being asked. When another student walked in to grab a forgotten water bottle, Jordan smiled and held the door open. “Thanks, Jordan,” the student said. “No problem,” he replied, already back to straightening chairs.
Jordan is responsible and helpful. The sentence “He glanced at the overflowing trash can, sighed, and emptied it without being asked” supports this.
Select the sentence that uses a correctly marked ellipsis to indicate an omission of quoted material.
(A) In her book about the Great Wall of China ..... Cynthia Rogan writes, “For hundreds of years, people believed it would be visible from the moon.”
(B) In her book about the Great Wall of China . . . Cynthia Rogan writes, “For hundreds of years, people believed it would be visible from the moon.”
(C) In her book about the Great Wall of China, Cynthia Rogan writes, “For hundreds of years, people believed it ... would be visible from the moon.”
(C) In her book about the Great Wall of China, Cynthia Rogan writes, “For hundreds of years, people believed it ... would be visible from the moon.”
ELLIPSIS ONLY NEED THREE DOTS AND BELONGS WITHIN THE QUOTATIONS
A student is writing a speech for English class about the benefits of community service. The student wants to revise the speech to improve the development of ideas.
"Community service is an extremely valuable experience for middle school students. Surveys can be a helpful way of discovering students’ attitudes toward community service. A recent survey of 1,200 teenagers in the United States found that 9 out of 10 students feel community service improves their self-esteem. Additionally, students taking the survey rated themselves higher on traits such as kindness, leadership, dependability, determination, confidence, and optimism. In fact, they rated themselves 15 points higher on average than students who do not volunteer. The survey also demonstrated that volunteering helps students develop better communication and interpersonal skills.
Community service does more than promote healthy growth and development. Employers and colleges look for applicants who have a broad range of experiences, an understanding of more global and diverse views, and an ability to interact with a variety of people. Community service experience helps a student stand out. Sometimes a community service experience can even lead to a career.
Which sentence in the first paragraph does not support the underlined claim in the speech.?
"Surveys can be a helpful way of discovering students’ attitudes toward community service."
What state is Mt. Rushmore located in?
South Dakota