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How many post-it notes must you have?

• 7 for the whole book

• A minimum of 7 post-it notes for each meeting.

• 5-7 post-it notes for each meeting.

Answer explanation

You need a minimum of 7 notes, but you may have more. Remember that t quality is more important than the quantity.

Which post it note question do you think is the best one?

• He is scared right now about what he might do.

• Is he scared of what he might do?

• What is he scared he might do?

• What do you think he is dealing with right now and how is it impacting him?

Answer explanation

an open-ended question will create more conversation. You need to avoid questions that can be answered as yes or no and avoid answers that can be addressed in one-word.

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Is this an effective post-it note? Select the best answer.

• Yes, it has everything it needs.

• The only problem is that the question leads to a possible one-word response.

• No- the question needs to be better and page numbers need to be added.

• No- the question leads to a possible one-word response. & page #s need to be added.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Reorder the following: The order of a sentence written in active voice

• End Punctuation

• Verb

• Object

• Subject

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CCSS.RL.7.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

He was confused by Harry Truman's joke. What is the subject of the sentence?

• Harry

• joke

• He

• Harry Truman

Answer explanation

"He" is a pronoun, and it is functioning as the subject. Who was confused? "He" was confused.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Except for all the screaming, we enjoyed Abraham Lincoln's concert very much. The subject of the sentence is ...

• screaming

• we

• Abraham Lincoln

• concert

Answer explanation

"we" is the subject- it follows the introductory phrase and answers the question "who enjoyed".

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Given the prompt: Theme is the central idea of a literary text. Write an essay analyzing the development of a common theme in “The Atoms of Sound.” Use evidence from the poem to support your response.

Which statement is the best answer?

• The theme has to be included in the claim.

• The points of the claim will be how the theme was developed.

• The topic will include "The Atoms of Sound".

• All of the previous answers.

In “Abe Buys a Barrel,” the author focuses on Abe’s interactions with many of the other characters in the drama. Write an essay analyzing how these interactions reveal specific characteristics of Abe. Use evidence from the drama to support your response.

Which statement is the best answer.

• The character traits are the points and the body paragraphs would be organized.

• The body paragraphs should be organized by the different characters he interacts with in the drama.

• The body paragraphs could be organized by the points or by the focus (the different characters he interacts with in the drama).

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Place following parts of the conclusion into the correct order.

• the authors use the symbolism of nature in both “Icarus and Daedalus” by Josephine Preston Peabody and “Icarus” by Wendy A. Shaffer through the birds, the sun, and the water. The birds were able to provide the initial inspiration and reveal important character traits for both Icarus an

• In conclusion

• However, it was the sun and water that symbolized important themes and the conflict that ultimately led to despair for each character.

• The birds were able to provide the initial inspiration and reveal important character traits for both Icarus and Daedalus.

• Nature is often viewed through a peaceful lens, but Icarus learned the hard way that things are not always as they appear at face value.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Pride can be a good or bad thing depending on how it is used. In the myth Arachne wanted people to think that she was a better weaver than Athena. This offended Athena, so they had a contest. In the end Athena made the better tapestry. In the short story “Arachne” by Olivia E. Coolidge, the author develops the theme that pride can become disrespectful if used against others through the characters' use of pride and disrespect. Do you think this is a strong introduction paragraph.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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