Fall English Study Guide

What is the primary purpose of using context clues when reading?

• To improve handwriting

• To find the main character

• To understand unfamiliar words

• To identify the setting

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best describes something that has an unpleasant smell?

• Malodorous

• Pristine

• Jubilant

• Lethargic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During the writing process, what should be your focus during the editing stage?

• Adding new characters

• Grammar and spelling

• Changing the plot

• Major content revisions

What is a universal theme in literature?

• Specific character names

• Weather conditions

• Love conquers all

• Time periods

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which term means "very clean or pure"?

• Benevolent

• Famished

• Lethargic

• Pristine

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the correct order of the writing process?

• Draft, edit, prewrite, publish

• Edit, draft, revise, publish

• Prewrite, draft, revise, edit

• Publish, draft, edit, revise

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Where can you find context clues in a text?

• In a separate glossary

• Only from teachers

• In surrounding sentences

• In different books

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "benevolent" mean?

• Powerful

• Wealthy

• Kind

• Cruel

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How is theme different from plot?

• Plot is shorter

• Plot tells what happens

• Plot has no characters

• Theme is the message

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does "jubilant" mean?

• Worried

• Extremely happy

• Tired

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4