Qtr. 3 Review ('24)

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It has a giant red spot, which is actually a huge storm. Jupiter also has more than 50 moons and takes nearly 12 years to orbit the sun.

• Inform

• Entertain

• Persuade

I wonder who invented paper plates? He was a clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again. What's the author's perspective?

• The author thinks that disposable products are wonderful

• The author thinks that disposable products are harming the environment

Landfills are overflowing with the garbage created by fast food restaurants and individuals too lazy to wash their dishes. The earth is becoming polluted. Wouldn't it be nice if people would go back to eating at home and washing dishes? Which statement do you think the author would agree with?

• People should never wash dishes

• People should only use disposable products

• People should not use disposable products

What is the main idea?

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things.  You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings.  Writing down the good things in your life will help too.  Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better.  If you still feel a little sad, act happy.  It works like magic to make you feel better!

• There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

• Sometimes people feel sad.

• We're not always happy.

• You should do good things for others.

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year.  The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot tall statue of a woman holding a book and a torch.  It was a gift of friendship from the people of France.  It has become the universal symbol for freedom.

• It was a gift of friendship from France.

• The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall.

• Thousands of people visit the Statue of Liberty every year.

• The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue.

How does the connotation of the word "dominated" in the second sentence convey the author's purpose?

Winning by seven strokes, Tiger Woods won the tournament.  

Winning by seven strokes, Tiger Woods dominated the tournament.

• It emphasizes that he easily won.

• It implies that he played with arrogance and pride.

• It implies that he cheated in order to win.

• It shows that he won by a small margin.

Your opinion or argument is called a(n)

• Evidence

• Claim

• Limitation

• Counterclaim

True/False is this a claim? "Bugs are highly nutritious and eating them can fix the problem of hunger and malnutrition in the United States."

• True

• False

This is a type of writing that is a structured essay using clear CLAIM, EVIDENCE, & REASONING for the purpose of persuading others.

• Claim

• Narrative

• Explanatory

• Argument

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• Christmas is the best holiday ever.

• California is the best state in the USA.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• The school year began on August 22 and will end on May 24.