Practice

Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes.  They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet.  When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed.  They called them "crooked shoes."  "What a silly idea," they said.  You can tell that shoes before 1800:

• were pretty

• didn't look alike

• didn't fit very well

• No one needed shoes

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

• There are many breeds of dogs.

• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

Simile or Metaphor:
My mother's hair is as soft as a cloud.

• simile

• metaphor

Which of these Rhetorical Devices does this best represent?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Nosotros

What is a THEME?

• An Introduction

• What the author is teaching the reader/the moral of the story

• A thesis in an essay

What is the theme of this story?  

• Eat your vegetables.

• Don't brag. Be modest. 

• Don't talk to strangers. 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.

The "R" in RACE refers to:

• Relaxing while testing

• Reading the text

• Restate the question

• Revive your mind

The reason the author is writing on a subject is called

• Author's purpose

• Author's perspective

What is the first part of an essay called?

• conclusion

• body 

• introduction

Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window.  How do you think he feels?

• He is scared of getting in trouble.

• He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.

• He can't wait to break another window.

• He is thinking he should study his spelling words.