ELA Skills Review Text Structure Theme Setting

What does a closing argument for a paragraph do?

• Summarizes the main points and reinforces the writer's position

• Repeats the same information in the paragraph

• Confuses the reader with irrelevant information

• Introduces new ideas and arguments

When an introductory sentence to your paragraph is missing, what should you do?

• Add an introductory sentence

• Change the font size

• Add a concluding sentence

• Delete the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of an introductory sentence to a paragraph?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a brief overview or context for the paragraph that follows.

• To repeat the same information

• To provide a conclusion for the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does comparing and contrasting settings in two stories involve?

• Analyzing the time, place, and environment in which the stories take place

• Comparing the characters in the stories

• Summarizing the plot of each story

• Identifying the author's purpose in writing the stories

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the first paragraph of a story help you understand?

• Setting, characters, and initial situation; gives you an idea of how the story will be organized

• Character development, climax, and resolution

• Theme, symbolism, and foreshadowing

• Plot, conflict, and resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How do you summarize a story after you read it?

• Write a detailed analysis of the story

• Skip the summary and move on to the next book

• Identify the main events, characters, and central theme

• Ask someone else to summarize it for you

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What's the best way to write a strong conclusion to your paragraph?

• Summarize the main points, restate the thesis, and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

• Use a different font or color to make it stand out

• End abruptly without any concluding remarks

• Introduce new information not previously mentioned

What is the main idea of a text?

• The main idea of a text is the central point or theme that the author is trying to convey.

• The main idea of a text is the number of pages it contains.

• The main idea of a text is the font and formatting used by the author.

• The main idea of a text is the author's favorite color.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why might an author include certain information in a text?

• To provide context, support their argument, or engage the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To distract from the main point

• To provide irrelevant information

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

If you read two informational passages, what can you do to compare and contrast them?

• Summarize both passages

• Ignore the differences

• Compare the font size and color

• Identify similarities and differences in their content, structure, and tone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7