Leap Prep ELA

What the text is mostly about

• Main Idea

• Key Details

• Central Message

When a character is speaking

• Dialogue

• Quotations

• Motivation

Words that describe and help us understand the character

• Text Feature

• Main Idea

• Character Trait

Read the sentences. “I have a good idea!” Let’s have ice cream after dinner, said Joey. Which revision corrects the punctuation mistake in the sentences?

• “I have a good idea!

• “I have a good idea! Let’s have ice cream after dinner,” said Joey.

• I have a good idea! “Let’s have ice cream after dinner,” said Joey.

• I have a good idea! Let’s have ice cream after dinner, “said Joey.”

A student is writing an opinion paper about watching television. Read the opinion. Many adults think that children spend too much time watching TV, but not all TV shows are bad. There are many television programs that are educational. People can learn about places they have never been, discover facts about animals, or even learn how to cook! TV can also be entertaining. Watching shows that are funny or exciting is a perfect way for people to relax. These are just a few of the benefits of watching TV. So, next time you tune in to your favorite show, think about all the interesting things you are learning. Which sentence should be included in the writing to clearly state the student’s opinion about television?

• I have learned lots of information by watching TV.

• Many adults think that watching TV is a waste of time.

• Most children enjoy watching educational TV programs.

• I believe watching TV can actually be good for children.

Which book title has the correct capitalization? A. Lion has a loud Roar B. On the journey to California C. Monkey Fun At The Zoo D. Adventures in Space Travel

• Adventures in Space Travel

• Lion has a loud Roar

• On the journey to California

• Monkey Fun at The Zoo

Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

• I am going on a trip to north carolina.

• I live on johns island.

• The man spend the night at the holiday inn.

• I am going to Folly Beach.

The main focus of the text

• Theme

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Summary

The overall universal truth that is found in a piece of fictional literature.

• Theme

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Summary

A brief statement of the main points of a text.

• Theme

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Summary