The article “The Three Men Who Invented the Telephone” is about three different men who contributed to the invention of the telephone. Which of the following should you include in a summary of this article?

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Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.

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Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle.

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Caroline Bartlett Crane was born in 1858 in Hudson, Wisconsin. After working as a teacher, she became a journalist and an ordained minister. Crane was an activist who worked toward women's voting rights in the U.S. Her tireless efforts at improving sanitation in large cities-especially in the slums where the poorest residents lived-earned her the title "American's Housekeeper."

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Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dragon's quest!

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The rabbit's fur was as soft as velvet, and he seemed to enjoy having people pet him. He would snuggle in closer, lay his ears back, and pull in his feet.

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Have you ever wished you could contact all of your friends at once? Wouldn't it be convenient to send a note to all your friends at the same time, rather than contacting each person individually? Download the FriendChat app today for your smartphone! In just minutes, you'll be able to send messages to all your friends simultaneously. For only $1.99, you can save yourself a lot of time!

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Building a bird house is a relatively simple task. Begin by cutting your wood to size, according to the pattern you've chosen. Before cutting, be sure to measure each pattern twice to ensure you are cutting the wood to the correct length.

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Hellen Keller was born in 1880 and died in 1968. Despite being deaf and blind, Keller was a political activist, a lecturer, an author, and a tireless advocate for those with disabilities.

Identify the main text structure used in the passage below.

Many students in the US say that they've been bullied at school. Natalie Hampton is a high school student who was bullied a lot in middle school. She often had no one to sit with at lunch. So, to remedy the issue, she created a phone app called "Sit With Us." This app lets students sign up and post when there are free seats at their lunch tables. These students have promised to be kind to those who come sit with them. Hampton hopes her app will help students find people to sit with without fear of being bullied.

Identify the main text structure used in the passage below.

Some rivers begin in mountains or hills, where rain water or snow melt collects and forms small channels. At first, the channels are small. Then, as more water enters the channels they grow, forming gullies (larger channels). Finally, the streams in the gullies eventually become big enough to form a river.

No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form. The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions. Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado. Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.

Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also contain more acid than apples, but both fruits are delicious.

This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.

How is the text structured?

Fire needs three things to burn: oxygen, fuel, and heat. Fuels can be wood, tinder, coal, or any other substance that will easily oxidize. Therefore, a fire can be stopped in three different ways, by removing any of the three things it needs to burn.

*The fuels can be removed. If a fire burns through all of its fuel and extra nearby fuel is removed, the fire will stop burning.

*The oxygen can be removed. This is called "smothering" a fire. Fires cannot burn in a vacuum or if they are covered in carbon dioxide.

*The heat can be removed. The most common way to remove heat is to use water to absorb that heat, putting the fire out.

I do my chores each Saturday.

First, I fold the laundry and put it away.

Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor.

After that, I empty all the garbage cans and

the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are

finished, I can go outside to play.

I have always lived in cubbyholes. My first home was no more than 8' by 12', and my second home was merely a room with only a kitchen and bathroom.

What is the meaning of the word cubbyholes in the sentence above?

The contractor was always reimbursed well for his work. He received $10,000 for a small addition to a house, and last year he received $5,000 for reconstructing a stairway.

What is the meaning of the word reimbursed in the selection above?

My sister is parsimonious, but she is not as cheap as my mother. My mother hasn't bought a pair of new shoes in 20 years!

What is the meaning of the word parsimonious in the selection above?

John was an extrovert who enjoyed being with crowds of people and seemed to feed off their energy. The more people he was around, the louder, friendlier, and more lively he became.

What is the meaning of the word extrovert in the selection above?

The committee voted to augment the training program budget because there were still items that needed to be purchased. The committee would then be able to purchase the necessary supplies.

What is the meaning of the word augment in the selection above?

The contusion on the patient's arm was one of several bruises on his body.

What is the meaning of the word contusion in the selection above?

The floors of the cafeteria were squalid. They were covered with spilled grease, crumbs of food, and bits of notebook paper.

What is the meaning of the word squalid in the selection above?

Which connotation is more positive? Our trip to the amusement park was _______

Which connotation is more positive? _______ people rode on the roller coaster

Which connotation is more positive? We saw ______ animals in the animal house.

Which connotation is more positive? Some of the monkeys made ______ faces.

I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.

Consider the following sentences. I hear my brother talking on the phone with his girlfriend. I hear my brother chatting on the phone with his girlfriend. How does the connotation of the word chatting in the second sentence convey the author’s purpose?

Read the sentences and answer the question. I gave the most difficult task to Yandy because she is the most stubborn person I know. I gave the most difficult task to Yandy because she is the most persistent person I know. How does the connotation of the word persistent in the second sentence convey the author’s purpose?

Read the sentences and answer the question. Winning by seven strokes, Tiger Woods won the tournament. Winning by seven strokes, Tiger Woods dominated the tournament. How does the connotation of the word dominated in the second sentence convey the author’s purpose?

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

What is a positive connotation of hyperactive?

What is a negative connotation for search?

What is a positive connotation of argue?

What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?

What does the "T" in STEAL stand for?

What does the "E" in STEAL stand for?

What does the "A" in STEAL stand for?

What does the "L" in STEAL stand for?

Craig plays football and shows up at practice every day an hour early to begin his training.

What character trait describes Craig?

You asked him nicely to borrow his pencil, but Pete yelled, "No! If you didn't come prepared, it's not my fault!"

What character trait describes Pete?

As Sam waited in line for his food, he imagined knocking everyone out of his way to get ahead.

What character trait describes Sam?

Nate is Ellie's older brother. One afternoon they are walking home from school in the snow. The temperature had dropped below freezing and the wind had started blowing hard. Ellie was so cold. Nate was dressed more suitably for the weather than Ellie. He took off his jacket and offered it to her. She gratefully accepted. Nate is now colder, but he's glad Ellie is warm.

Which character traits does Nate demonstrate?

Over winter break, Quinn got a job walking dogs each morning. When school started back, his parents suggested that he quit his job until summer. Quinn decided to keep it. He knew it would be hard to get up every morning at 5 AM in order to walk all of the dogs and get to school on time. He also planned to sign in the chorus and play basketball. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he hoped that his hard work would be worth it. Quinn was trying to save enough money to go to summer camp next summer.

Which set of adjectives describes Quinn?

Over winter break, Quinn got a job walking dogs each morning. When school started back, his parents suggested that he quit his job until summer. Quinn decided to keep it. He knew it would be hard to get up every morning at 5 AM in order to walk all of the dogs and get to school on time. He also planned to sign in the chorus and play basketball. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he hoped that his hard work would be worth it. Quinn was trying to save enough money to go to summer camp next summer.

Based on what you know about Quinn, what kind of student might he be?

Over winter break, Quinn got a job walking dogs each morning. When school started back, his parents suggested that he quit his job until summer. Quinn decided to keep it. He knew it would be hard to get up every morning at 5 AM in order to walk all of the dogs and get to school on time. He also planned to sign in the chorus and play basketball. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he hoped that his hard work would be worth it. Quinn was trying to save enough money to go to summer camp next summer.

How does the author describe Quinn's character?

Shelly was in the waiting room at the dentist office when her imagination went wild. She pictured herself being strapped to a huge chair while the dentist hovered over her with a drill. She could just see the dentist drilling her tooth while her mother and several others held her in the chair. By the time her name was called back, she was shaking all over.

Which word below describes Shelly?

Shelly was in the waiting room at the dentist office when her imagination went wild. She pictured herself being strapped to a huge chair while the dentist hovered over her with a drill. She could just see the dentist drilling her tooth while her mother and several others held her in the chair. By the time her name was called back, she was shaking all over.

Which word does the author use that tells you how Shelly is feeling?

Shelly was in the waiting room at the dentist office when her imagination went wild. She pictured herself being strapped to a huge chair while the dentist hovered over her with a drill. She could just see the dentist drilling her tooth while her mother and several others held her in the chair. By the time her name was called back, she was shaking all over.

How does the author let the reader know what Shelly was thinking?

Character traits are adjectives that describe the qualities of a character.

A character’s traits are different from a character’s feelings. Characters’ feelings, or emotions, are a character’s emotional response to things that happen around them. Unlike character traits, feelings may come and go quickly.

Read the following passage from a story.

Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy’s friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria “Buster.” “Because you are always busting things up,” she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride.

Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria’s traits?

Making an inference means using clues from the story to figure out something that the author doesn’t directly tell you.

Read the following passage.

“We did it! We did it! We did it!” Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.

“Whoa!” her brother exclaimed, startled. “Well, congratulations!”

Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.

Her brother laughed, surprised and amused. “Who are you, and what have you done with my sister, Mei?” he teased.

Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?

“Once upon a time, there were three bears. There was a Daddy Bear, who was very big, a Mama Bear, who was middle-sized, and a Baby Bear, who was very small. They all lived together in a little cottage in the middle of the woods."

This is an example of . . .

Goldilocks opened her eyes and screamed with terror at the sight of the three angry bears. She jumped out of bed then jumped out of the window and ran all the way home.

Goldilocks never sneaked into someone else's house ever again.

This is an example of . . .

Read the excerpt below and determine what the writer might do to add rising action to this story:

All around them, traffic had come to a standstill. Drivers were honking, but nobody budged.

"Can't you take another route or something?" Krista asked. "The concert starts in twenty minutes. We paid a lot for these tickets, and I don't want to miss the beginning!"

"I can't even move ten feet, Krista, much less get onto another road," said Lawrence. "Besides, this is the most direct route."

In the excerpt below, which sentence signals the end of the exposition and the beginning of the rising action?

(1) "The can't do this!" Coretta shouted. Some big company from out of town could not just show up and take away her mother's store--could they?

"Don't get so angry," said Mrs. Carter. "I'm afraid they can do this, if I don't come up with the money to match their offer."

(2) "Well, we're going to get that money. Even if I have to give you all my earnings!" Coretta was willing to part with all the money from her summer job. (3) But when Coretta got to work the next day, she got an even worse surprise. Her boss had decided that three writing tutors were two too many.

"Sorry Coretta, but I can only afford to keep one of you. And you're only in high school -- Lucia is in college!" (4) "Great," Coretta said. "Now Mom and I are both broke!"

Create a transition sentence in the blank to help the sentences or paragraphs flow from one idea to the next.

When I was little, someone dropped off a box of kittens on our doorstep. We couldn’t keep them, but the Humane Society was able to take them. ____________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Animal shelters are important because they offer homes to strays and they take in unwanted pets.

Create a transition sentence in the blank to help the sentences or paragraphs flow from one idea to the next.

If someone has a real friend, then that friend won’t let them down. For example, when I forgot the shoes I needed for basketball practice, my friend got them for me before practice started. This proves that friends will always be there even when you forget shoes. ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Friends also keep secrets. For instance, if I knew a secret about someone that I’m not supposed to tell anyone, then I should be able to trust my friend to keep that secret. Furthermore, when I had a crush on someone, I could tell my friend and trusted that he wouldn’t tell everyone my secret.

Some scientists think that items not now considered eatable will one day form an important part of our

diet. ______________, seaweed will appear on restaurant menus.

When a student cheats, he reveals two things about himself. In getting help from another

student, he proclaims that someone else is more competent than himself; _____________, the

cheater shows his perfectionist tendency by suggesting that he is being measured against

unrealistic standards.

Research indicates that all college students, including juniors and seniors, undergo stress.

This is the result of high academic expectations.

What does sentence 2 do in relation to sentence 1?

It is somewhat difficult to describe vigorous writing. It can be simple or complex, as well as

formal or informal.

What is the relationship between these sentences?

A writer describes the smell of a forest fire. Which of the following would be a good sensory detail to include?

Stephanie fell and felt the sting as sharp thorns tore at her bare skin and clothes. What sense did the writer describe?

Lando couldn't believe it. The beast couldn't be from this world. It was at least 10 feet tall and moving with more speed than any two-legged animal that Lando knew of. What sense did the writer describe?

Read the sentence below and choose the words that best complete the description.

The noise was so loud that Sarah threw her hands over her ears. Though she screamed, she couldn't hear her own voice over the ________ drums.

We were 'over the moon' to hear that we passed our exams means that...

Which of the following is an example of METAPHOR?

Identify the clause:

My favorite flavor is pineapple although I like chocolate too.

Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?

As long as you’re going to the store, please buy more chips.

The dependent clause in the above sentence is functioning as:

Since the family got a new car, she has asked to drive it to school.

The dependent clause in the above sentence is:

Bring your application to any Registry of Motor Vehicles clerk who is on duty on the first floor of the State Office Building.

The Adjective clause in the above sentence is:

Roberto Clemente was a leader on the Pittsburgh Pirates team that won the 1971 World Series.

The dependent clause here is functioning as a/an:

If I hear any news, I will call you.

The dependent clause “If I hear any news” here if functioning as a/an:

Tropical air travels toward the poles as the polar air moves toward the equator.

The dependent clause here if functioning as a/an:

Since we enjoy science fiction movies.

The clause above is a/an:

Which student scored the highest?

The clause above is a/an:

Ynes Mexia was an explorer whose main interest was botany

The dependent clause here is functioning as a/an:

I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but I don't like losing.

When the stars are visible, my family goes camping in the backyard.

What is the correct order of sentences for a single paragraph?

1)Harriet Tubman helped slaves to freedom.

2) John Brown led a small rebellion against slavery.

3)The anti-slavery movement began to grow in the 1850s.

4) Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election.

Which is a topic sentence?

What is the topic sentence?

Identify the Topic Sentence.

The Main Idea of a Passage is...

A Supporting Detail...

Select ALL details to support the main idea that Dogs are perfect pets.

Betty visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.

What is the main idea?