Academic Literacy Lab Semester Review

Academic Literacy Lab Semester Review

Westwood Junior High​

Topics we're covering...

• Synonyms & Antonyms

• ​Fact & Opinion

• Cause & Effect

• ​Context Clues

• Inferencing​

• Author's Purpose​

• Tone an​d Mood

Get ready!

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym?

• A word that means the same thing as another word.

• A word that means the opposite of another word.

Multiple Choice

What is an antonym?

• A word that means the same thing as another word.

• A word that means the opposite of another word.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Let's practice some synonyms and antonyms!

​A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word.

ex. kind and nice

ex. huge and colossal

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An antonym ​is a word that has the opposite meaning to another word.

ex. ​nice and mean

​​ex. huge and tiny

Multiple Choice

What is an antonym for "counterfeit?"

• genuine

• fraudulent

• specific

• assumed

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for "wicked?"

• ingenious

• evil

• helpful

• benevolent

Multiple Choice

What is an antonym for "abrupt?"

• reluctant

• immediate

• gradual

• hurried

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for "terrified?"

• wimpy

• nervous

• horrified

• cheerful

Something that cannot be proven. There is no evidence to support it.

Opinion

Something that can be proven.​

​Fact

Fact & Opinion

Let's practice!

Multiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

A Golden Retriever is a breed of dog.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Soup is the best food for a cold day.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Apples grow on trees.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Laughter is the best medicine.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Everyone should own a car.

• Fact

• Opinion

Cause & Effect

Why something happens​ What happens as a result

Sentence stem:

Because ___________, then __________.

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Let's practice!

​Cause

Effect

Open Ended

Cause: My car battery died.

Effect: ?

Open Ended

Cause: ?

Effect: I went to the store.

Open Ended

Cause: There's a hair in my food!

Effect: ?

Open Ended

Cause: ?

Effect: The dog ran away.

Context Clues

​What are context clues?

Hints found in ​in a sentence, paragraph or passage that a reader can use to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Let's practice!

Multiple Choice

Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word "anticipated" as it is used in the paragraph?

• to expect

• to believe in

• to ask for

• to reject

Multiple Choice

Which answer choice best describes the meaning of the word "astounding" as it is used in the paragraph?

• boring

• impressive

• nauseating

• dumb

Multiple Choice

Which answer choice best describes the word "detrimental" as it is used in the paragraph?

• harmful

• beneficial

• favorable

• helpful

Inferencing

​What is an inference?

A conclusion a reader makes based on the evidence found in the text.​

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Ex. ​People kept coming over to visit Rachel’s family. They brought food and gifts. Many of the visitors asked Rachel how she liked being a big sister

Inference: Rachel's parents had a new baby.​

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Let's practice!

Open Ended

What did Katie clean up?

Open Ended

What do you think the scout leader was feeling?

Open Ended

Why do you think Emily was crying?

Open Ended

What is Lucy doing?

Author's Purpose

What is author's purpose?

The reason the author wrote a specific text.

​

Ex. JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter to entertain her readers.​

Let's practice!

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose?

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose?

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose?

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

Mood is the reader's attitude about what they are reading.​ It is the atmosphere the author creates in the text.

What is mood?

Tone is the author's attitude about what they have written.​

What is tone?

Tone and Mood

Let's Practice

Multiple Choice

"You can do it!" Grace yelled to Sammy. "Keep going, you're almost there!"

What is the tone of this sentence?

• optimistic

• cynical

• annoyed

• angry

Multiple Choice

The old house creaked as Dylan crept up the steps, the wind whistling ominously through an upstairs window.

What is the mood of this sentence?

• happy

• eerie

• relaxed

• energetic

You did it! Play this review as many times as you need to get ready for next week's exam!