WorksheetsMilestone's review-theme, POV, citing evidence
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 53mins
Read the following paragraphs.
I always enjoy going to Holiday World located in Santa Claus, Indiana, with my family. This will be my third time going to this amusement park. The one ride I have on my mind, the Raven, is the oldest wooden roller coaster in the United States. During my previous visits to the park, I was too fearful to ride this amazing roller coaster. Today, I plan to conquer the Raven. Holiday World is easy to navigate. Each section of the park is designed around a different holiday theme. The Raven is located in the Halloween section. This section is known to have the coolest and scariest rides found in the park. As I enter the park, I plan to bypass all other sections and head straight to the Raven.
Identify the author's point of view.
second person
third person omniscient
First person
third person
Which of the following sentences is written with a first person point of view?
I love reading novels by John Steinbeck.
His writing style is truly one of a kind.
He writes poetry, essays, novels and plays.
You should try reading the works of this amazing author!
I sat smiling pleasantly at my fellow dinner guests. What I was thinking was not displayed on my face. I wondered, "Why have I been placed next to this woman who has nothing of interest to say to me?" In desperation, I turned to the person on my other side. I smiled pleasantly at the guest and thought, "Whoa, this gentleman has the manners of a goat. He must have been raised in a barn."
What POV is this excerpt written?
3rd person omniscient
3rd person limited
Third person objective
First person
How does the omniscient POV help you get a complete picture of all the characters?
The POV helps the reader step into the role of the main character.
The POV permits the reader to see the events through a minor character.
In this POV, the narrator is speaking directly to the reader.
This POV permits the reader to know the thoughts and actions of all the characters.
The birds were chirping and the sun was shining. Kevin and Juno were sitting on a park bench together. Neither of them was smiling. After a long period of silence, Kevin said, "This isn't going to work. I mean, you're a dog person and I'm a cat person." Juno nodded. A tear rolled down her face. Kevin went on, "If we got married and bought a house, what kind of pet would we get? Some kind of cat-dog? Somebody's going to be unhappy." Juno began sobbing and said, "Ok, let's just end it now. Have fun with your slobbery dogs." She jumped off the bench and ran into the woods.
What is the POV?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person objective
3rd person limited
If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.
What is the POV?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person objective
Jeremiah squinted from the sun. He was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. He dropped it. His coach talked to him. "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect. Look at me. Ha ha," he said. Jeremiah smiled at the coach, but he couldn't forgive himself so easily.
What is the POV?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person objective
3rd person limited
The parade marched down the street. It was led by a caped drummer. He set a stately pace and tapped the accompanying rhythm. A marching band followed behind him, matching his pace. Behind the band were floats of all sizes and designs. Children and adults were riding on the floats, tossing out penny candies, streamers, and plastic prizes. The street was lined with people. The noises of revelry filled the streets.
What is the POV?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person omniscient
3rd person objective
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
Life is short; make the most of it.
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
Skim through the story
Think about what the character has learned
Just read the beginning of the story
Read the ending of the story
Themes are often cliche such as, "Actions speak louder than words."
True
False
Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...
can be expressed in one word
is always stated directly in the text
cannot be just one word
always shows the setting
Themes are universal because ...
all humans share common experiences
the entire universe enjoys them
authors add them to make the writing meaningful
the stories go on forever
Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
With hard work, you can accomplish anything.
The little boy lied to his mother.
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
What is the difference between a theme of a story and a topic of a story?
They are the same thing.
Theme is the life lesson you learn and topic is what the story is mostly about.
Theme is a summary and a topic is a life lesson.
They both summarize the plot.
Don’t judge a book by its cover isn't a theme statement because...
it's about a book, not the characters.
it's too figurative
Wrong! It's a great theme statement
it's a cliche and a command
When Curtis transferred to our high school from some fancy private school, I was assigned the job of showing him around our building. First, I showed him our trophy case. Our school has done put together some quality teams and programs over the years, so our trophy case was pretty full. Curtis was not impressed. He claimed that the trophy case at his old school was at least twice as big as ours and much more crowded. Next I showed him our swimming pool. Not every high school has a swimming pool, so we were proud of ours, but Curtis couldn't care less. "The swimming pool at my old school is bigger and more modern. This one looks kind of dirty," he said with disdain. I continued to guide Curtis around the school, showing him our cafeteria, gymnasium, and even our garden, but Curtis seemed disappointed with everything that he saw. He'd quickly compare it to his old school, which in his words was superior to ours in every way. The last thing I showed Curtis was the front door. I told him that he would like this one best because he could walk through it and go back to his old school.
What is the theme?
Do not criticize things that are dear to others.
Give credit where credit is due; a good relationship has to have some give and take.
A thing worth doing is worth doing correctly; cutting corners comes at a cost; better to do a thing once the right way then many times the wrong way.
Treat others as you wish to be treated; what goes around, comes around.
Topic or Thematic Statement?
Family
Topic
Thematic Statement
Topic or Thematic Statement?
People without strong families may rely on other groups for a sense of community.
Topic
Thematic Statement
What does explicit mean?
A guess
A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning
Evidence that is directly stated in the text
What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?
Jessica is always talking about Jennifer behind her back.
Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.
Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.
Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.
Which piece of evidence could BEST be used to prove this claim:
The government SHOULD decide what students eat for lunch.
School lunches, on average have only about 550 calories;however, lunches brought from home have about 850 calories.
The GAO report said that students in one district refused to eat school lunches for three weeks
The rules make lunches cheap for students, but they cost schools money.
Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.
With whom is Michael Living?
His parents
Jacko & Toby
No one
Michael & Toby
It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her. but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.
Where is the beach?
on a deserted coast
in a city suburb
in a mountain village
in a small town
Which is the best example of explicitly stated:
pretending to be sick so that you can stay home from school
hinting to your mom that you want a new cell phone
telling your friend her shirt is ugly
being vague or not clear when your friend ask you if her shirt is cute
Which of the following sentences would be the MOST descriptive for a video about the dangers of crab fishing?
The snow crabs and king crabs are not caught in the inshore waters
The season for catching crab is not all that long.
If your arm or leg is caught in a rope and there are lines that have hundreds of pounds of traps on them, it can be enough to take off a limb.
With lots of people and heavy equipment on board, it is essential to make sure that crab fishermen are ready for rough weather conditions.
How might a video about the dangers of crab fishing benefit a viewer more than reading an article?
By showing a ship preparing to go crab fishing
By showing the conditions fishermen experience.
By showing the process of crab fishing.
By showing the types of crabs that are caught
What would a reader of the article "Why is Crab Fishing so Dangerous?" gain from the text version that a listener of an audio version would not?
The reader would get a clearer sense of the author's feelings about the dangers presented.
The reader has more exposure to different points of view.
The reader has the ability to reread portions of the article for a better understanding.
The reader would be more likely convinced by the evidence in the article.
What is an objective summary?
(Choose 2)
A statement that is not influenced by personal feelings
Short and to the point, not a lot of details
A long statement that is not influenced by personal feelings
A book report with a lot of details on a certain subject
Which of the following is the correct way to RESTATE and ANSWER the following question?
Question: Determine your protagonist's perspective, Roger, in the short story "Thank You, Ma'am"
Determine your protagonist's perspective in your short story.
The protagonist in my story Thank you m'am by Langston Hughes has an interesting perspective.
In the short story, "Thank You M'am" by Langston Hughes, Roger's perspective is that if you want something you have to help yourself.
Roger is my protagonist. I read "Thank You M'am" by Langston Hughes. His perspective is that if you want something, you have to help yourself.
