English 11 quiz 1 review

When summarizing a story you must include...

• Everything that happened
• The most significant information
• An Inference
• My background knowledge

Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?

• using your own words
• summary being shorter than the text
• exact words from the text
• including main ideas only

If your claim is that playing sports teaches children how to win and lose honorably, which would be the strongest piece of supporting text evidence?

• The text states, “Engaging in sports isn't just an important physical and social activity, these parents say. It also builds skills that can make a difference later.”

• The text states, “Those are valuable lessons that a child learns by experiencing them.”

• The text states, “However, that's not their only motivation for encouraging the children to participate in organized athletics.”

• The text states, “You learn what it's like to put in lots of work and have things not turn out terrifically. And you learn what it feels like to put in a lot of work — and then win.”

If your claim is kids should play different sports to keep all body parts healthy, which would be the strongest piece of supporting text evidence?

• The text states, “"We can get you back playing your sport … but what we can't do is prevent your arthritis in your knee," Matzkin said. Then "you're seeing young women in their 30s who can't keep up with their kids in the backyard."

• The article explains, “They need to encourage cross-training, or a variety of sports and exercise, and rest. That message can be hard to follow in increasingly competitive youth sports. More parents seem to hope for college scholarships and even professional play for their kids, said Dr. Andrea Kramer, an orthopedic surgeon at the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute.

What is true about thematic statements?

• It is that same as a subject.
• It is the idea the author wishes to convey abut a subject.
• It is the same as the moral of the story.
• There is only one theme per story.

She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said. What is the theme?

• Sometimes crying is good for you.

• It's important to be honest.

• Driving a car is a big responsibility.

• Experiencing loss/grief is difficult.

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?

• share with your neighbor
• work before you play
• be respectful
• don't be greedy

A summary is a _______________ version of the auhtor's words.

Tyrone really wanted an adventure. He borrowed his friend's bike and explored the world. He saw many amazing things and had a lot of fun. Tyrone was so glad he went on his trip! What is the best summary for this paragraph?

• Tyrone saw amazing things.

• Tyrone went on a fun bike adventure.

• Tyrone was glad he went on a trip.

• Tyrone wanted to explore.

Duvann carefully poured out the bag of marbles on his bed. He picked his ten favorite marbles and carefully set them to the side. Then he got out a small bag from his top drawer, and put the ten marbles inside. Just to make sure he wouldn't forget them, he placed the bag of marbles in his backpack. Duvann loved show and tell, and he was excited that he would get to show his class some of his favorite marbles.

The Summary of this passage is:

• Duvann had lots of marbles.

• Duvann was getting his favorite marbles ready to take to school for show and tell.

• Duvann would rather play marbles than play baseball.

• Duvann placed the bag of marbles in his backpack.