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WorksheetsEnglish 9.2
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Worksheet time: 3hrs 53mins
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?
"No, indeed. I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," [the Scarecrow] answered sadly.
"Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."
"Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?"
"I cannot tell", she returned, "but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now."
Which detail from the passage best shows us that Dorothy is caring and kind?
"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 brohter 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, suprised and amused. "Who are you, and what have you done with me sister, Mei?" he teased.
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
Which word best describes Makayla?
Characterization is
the central message in a story
the problem in a story
the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities
In indirect characterization....
the writer describes the character
the character's personality is directly described by the author
the writer reveals the character through STEAL
In direct characterization....
the writer describes the character
the writer reveals the character through STEAL
the writer doesn't care how you learn about the character
What does STEAL stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks
Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love
Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: " No wonder Johnny was hurt because his parents didn't want him."
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "He glanced at her face - her eyes, which were honey brown, and her nose, which crinkled when she smiled."
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "But I am so much more than that! I am a musician, and a swimmer, and a person able to make my own decisions."
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "Destiny always came by with her bags, even if she was only stopping by to pick up and outfit or do homework."
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "Heck kid" - he grinned wolfishly - "them boys at the station know me by now."
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "After rolling up his sleeve, the sailor revealed several tattoos on his arm."
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "If you want to know the truth, I wasn't feeling that good in the first place."
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "Mark stomped to his room and slammed the door. Everything seemed so unfair.
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Warm up:
Shannon is the protagonist of Real friends. Who do you think is the antagonist? Why?
I think the antagonist is ________ because__________________.
What can readers directly characterization about Shannon's best friend Adrienne?
She has blonde hair and is pretty.
Her older brother is handsome.
She is energetic and a good dance.
She is small and delicate
Indirect Characterization- What does the reader learn from Shannon's Actions?
She is a confident person.
She is an anxious person.
She likes to count.
She is super intelligent.
Direct or Indirect Characterization?
Direct characterization
Indirect Characterization
A character's thoughts, or quotes are Direct or Indirect Characterization?
Direct Characterization
Indirect Direct Characterization
What does this quote tell the reader about spongebob's character traits?
He is a a depressed person.
He is an optimistic person.
He is a dishonest person.
He is a cheerful person.
What options are examples of direct characterization about Patrick (physical traits, clothing)
He always wears green an purple shorts.
His best friend is spongebob.
He is a big, fat, pink starfish.
He doesn't like squidward.
Patrick often says and does funny things. What can the reader infer about him?
He does not wear shoes.
He is stupid.
He has two arms and hands with no fingers.
He is a silly character that makes lots of mistakes.
What options are examples of direct characterization about Patrick (physical traits, clothing)
Squidward has_____________. He is ________________________.
What are some things we learn about squidward through indirect characterization - actions, what he says or what other characters say about him.
Squidward's actions tell me he is___________________________.
What can we infer about Lisa Simpson from her thoughts?
She feels guilty eating meat.
She is intelligent.
She has short spikey hair.
She plays the saxophone
What can you directly characterize about Lisa from the picture?
She is a young girl.
She is smarter than her classmates.
She has short spikey hair and is wearing an orange dress and shoes.
She plays the saxophone
What options are examples of direct characterization about Bart (physical traits, clothing)
Bart has_____________. He is ________________________.
What are some things we learn about Bart through indirect characterization - actions, what he says or what other characters say about him.
Bart actions tell me he is___________________________.
A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of just one independent clause. In other words, a subject, a verb, and a complete thought.
True
False
A compound sentence is a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but.
True
False
A complex sentence is one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.
True
False
Every sentence must contain a subject and a verb?
True
False
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so are what type of words?
subordinating conjunctions
coordinating conjunctions
Words like, although, after, before, because, and whereas are examples of ...
coordinating conjunctions
subordinating conjunctions
A complex sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.
True
False
"I am playing a game" is an example of which type of sentence?
A simple sentence.
A complex sentence.
Acompound sentence.
What type of sentence is the following?
Nancy was still sleeping, so Kathy went to school without her.
Simple
Compound
Complex
What type of sentence is the following?
Although I over slept, I still made it to school on time.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Which of the following is an example of a COMPLEX sentence?
It's cold outside, so I had coffee to warm me up.
My coffee is cold.
Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.
Which of the following is an example of a SIMPLE sentence?
Mike went to the park, but Mary went to the library.
Mike went to the park.
Since my friends begged me, I went to the park and played soccer.
Which of the following is an example of a COMPOUND sentence?
After Troy ate a giant cookie, he got a stomach ache.
Everybody was busy, so I went to the store alone.
Joe ate lunch alone.
Which of the following word/words could be used to write a COMPOUND sentence?
I, he, him
and, but, so
as, if, though
you, me, we
Which of the following word/words could be used to write a COMPLEX sentence?
I, he, she
as, because, since
her, she, me
but, so, or
What is the VERB in the following sentence?
(remember, verbs show action)
Billy ran to the restroom.
Billy
ran
restroom
What is the VERB in the following sentence?
(remember, verbs show action)
Scott played soccer in the morning.
Scott
played
soccer
morning
What is the subject in the following sentence?
(who or what it is about)
I took a quiz today.
I
took
quiz
today
Who is the subject in the following sentence?
(who or what it is about)
Mike and I went to the park.
Mike
I
went
Mike and I
On the following line, write a SIMPLE sentence.
On the following line, write a COMPOUND sentence.
On the following line, write a COMPLEX sentence.
How did you like this quizizz
It was okay. I like Kahoot better.
I hated it, find something else.
I liked having the opportunity to try something new.
Loved it! Lets do it again.
What is a claim?
In an informative essay, how many points must your claim discuss?
Four
One
Three at least
Two at least
In which part of the essay should contain the hook?
In which part of the essay should contain the claim?
What are the body paragraphs meant to do?
To explain the reasons.
Where should the thesis (what you will inform us about) for your informative essay be located?
the reference sheet
the declaration of independence
conclusion
the intro paragraph, last sentence
Should transition words and phrases be used in an informative essay?
Not at all
maybe
who knows?
YES!
Do you need evidence and elaboration for an informative essay?
Yes
No
Maybe
Ask again later
When grading your essays, what do the FSA graders look for? (Choose all that apply.)
purpose, focus, organization
evidence and elaboration
grammar and mechanics
They look for the cloak of invisibility
Which transition words are NOT to be used in high school writing?
All things considered
Furthermore
First, Second, Third
In conclusion
Each body paragraph should include reasoning, this is where______________
you provide a citation
you provide details from the text
you restate your thesis statement
you restate your reason, and explain how the evidence supports both your reason.
How many body paragraphs are in an essay?
1
2
3
True or False: Evidence is NOT necessary for your essay.
True
False
Each body paragraph must have ____________ from the texts, or sources, that supports the given reasons.
conclusions
topics
arguments
evidence
You must ____________ your ideas in your body paragraphs, or back them up with details.
summarize
support
paraphrase
plagiarize
Why are graphic organizers useful?
They help to organize and structure your ideas.
They look nice.
They are not useful at all.
Cindy got her test back and started crying immediately. It was a C. Her mother would never stand for Cs. She felt disappointed. She knew that she would be in big trouble. Then Jen got her test back. Jen cheered. She got a C. Her mother would be so proud. Jen had studied hard for the test and she was satisfied with the results. She felt proud.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
Kalil examined the math book. It had been badly treated. The cover was torn and it appeared to be missing some pages. Still, Kalil knew that looks were less important than utility. He had learned that lesson long ago. "Thanks, Mr. Thompson!" he said with gratitude. Mr. Thompson looked up from his desk and said, "Sorry we don't have new books, Kalil, but there's still plenty of good math left in that book." Mr. Thompson smiled. Kalil felt appreciative.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
The sound of lawnmowers roared across the suburb. Nick rose from his bed and slowly walked to the bathroom. He brushed his teeth and threw on a pair of clothes. Then he ran upstairs. His mom was working by the oven. "Care for some eggs, Nick?" Nick smiled and said, "Yeah, that'd be great, Mom." His mom smiled at him and cracked a few more eggs into a large glass bowl. She stirred the eggs while he put his head down on the table. "Don't fall back asleep, Nick," she said. He chuckled.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
Tiego and Tierra sat on the cliffs with their feet dangling from the edge. They were watching the sunset and thinking of the great battles behind them. They weren't talking, only exchanging looks, but their looks were packed with meaning. Tiego knew Tierra loved him, and Tierra knew that Tiego loved her. True mutual love like theirs is a rare and beautiful thing. They considered themselves lucky.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
The sound of traffic filled the street. I pressed the doorbell again. I wondered if the button worked. Could the person inside hear the sound of the buzzer over the traffic noises? Were they even home? I decided that it didn't matter. I checked the address off my list and proceeded to the next house. Somebody was going to order cookies from me today. Somebody.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
The steps of the dark temple towered before Kung and Kiko. Kung listened for the sounds of the enemy, but he heard nothing. This made him sure that they were walking into a trap. "Do you hear that, Kiko?" he said. Kiko listened intently. She heard a few birds tweeting and a light breeze blowing, but nothing else. She shook her head. Kung gave her a knowing look. Kiko understood what Kung had left unsaid. Her heart beat rapidly. Kung and Kiko were not the type of people to get afraid, but they knew that a fight was coming
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
We stared at the Bubblegum Fortress from the mouth of the Cotton Candy Woods. The gumdrop soldiers were scurrying atop their sugar coated ramparts. I wouldn't be surprised if someone had tipped them off. Chet Eagle approached me and said, "What now, Commander Candy?" I thought about it for a second. "Well, they get better prepared with each passing second, so let's attack now." Chet Eagle bowed and said, "As you wish, Commander Candy."
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
Sheriff Wolf's hands were on his hips. He stood about ten feet back from the saloon and shouted, "Come on out, Bart. We've got a nice bowl of soup waiting for you at the jail house." Bart shouted back, "Call off your men, Sheriff, or I'm going to start shooting hostages." Bart cocked his weapon and pointed it at the piano player. The piano player started whimpering. Sheriff Wolf put his hands up in the air and said, "No need to do that, Bart. We've still got plenty of talking to do. But if I hear shots, we're done talking." Bart lowered his weapon.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
Congratulations on purchasing Foo-Bar brand Brawn Bars. Foo-Bar brand Brawn Bars will give you a full day's worth of nutrition in a single bite sized bar. You are going to love Foo-Bar Brand Brawn Bars if you follow these precautions. Do not eat Foo-Bar brand Brawn Bars before swimming or your stomach may explode. Do not eat Foo-Bar brand Brawn Bars while drinking soda or your stomach may explode. Do not eat Foo-Bar brand Brawn Bars before, while, or after jogging or your stomach may explode. You're going to love the explosive power of Foo-Bar Bars!
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
The shadows grew long in the valley. A wolf howled. A man riding on horseback dug his spurs into the side of his steed. "Giddy up, old girl," he said. The horse rode with explosive speed. About twenty feet behind him was a group of men. They were also riding horses. One of them was standing up in his saddle. He wore a headdress decorated with feathers. The feathered man nimbly grabbed an arrow from a quiver on his back. He notched the arrow and drew back the bowstring. He let out a war cry along with the arrow.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person omniscient
When reading, what is the first question you need to ask yourself?
What is the text about?
What am I doing?
What does the author want me to know about the topic?
What is the title of the text?
When reading, what is the second question you need to ask yourself?
What does the author want me to know about the topic?
What is this writing about?
What is the title of the text?
How long do I have to read?
This is what you look for when trying to determine the central/main idea.
Clues, hints, and evidence.
Patterns, repeated words, phrases, or related ideas.
The bibliography
The table of contents
These connect directly back to the central/main idea.
Sentences
Paragraphs
Supporting Details
Summaries
In a text (paragraph), this is the second most common place to find the main idea. The sentences before this sentence support the main idea.
Near the start of a text.
Near the middle of a text.
Near the ned of a text.
In a text (paragraph), this is the least common place to find a main idea. The author will spend a few sentences introducing the topic, present the main idea, then spend the rest of the paragraph supporting it.
Near the middle of a text
Near the end of a text
Near the beginning of a text.
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
Habit 2, Begin with the End in Mind, means developing a clear picture of where you want to go with your life. It means deciding what your values are and setting goals. Habit 1 says you are the driver of your life, not the passenger. Habit 2 says, since you’re the driver, decide where you want to go and draw up a map to get there.
You are the driver of your life, not the passenger.
Since you are the driver, decide where you want to go and draw up a map to get there.
Decide on your values and set goals.
What is the main idea of the following text?
The paths you choose today can shape you forever. It’s both frightening and exciting that we have to make so many vital decisions when we’re so young and full of hormones, but such is life. Imagine an eighty-foot rope stretched out before you. Each foot represents one year of your life. Teenagehood is only seven years, such a short span of rope, but those seven affect the remaining sixty-one, for good or bad, in such a powerful way.
It is both frightening and exciting that you have to make so many vital decisions.
Life is short like an eighty-foot rope.
The paths you choose today can shape you forever.
What is the main idea of the following text?
Although Habit 2 applies to many different circumstances and levels of life, the most fundamental application of “begin with the end in mind” is to begin today with the image, picture, or paradigm of the end of your life as your frame of reference or the criterion by which everything else is examined. Each part of your life—today’s behavior, tomorrow’s behavior, next week’s behavior, next month’s behavior—can be examined in the context of the whole, of what really matters most to you. By keeping that end clearly in mind, you can make certain that whatever you do on any particular day does not violate the criteria you have defined as supremely important, and that each day of your life contributes in a meaningful way to the vision you have of your life as a whole.
Begin with the end in mind means thinking about the past and coming up with a plan.
Begin with the end in mind means examining today's behavior, and tomorrow's behavior and aligning what you do to what matters most to you.
Begin with the end in mind means thinking about what you want today, and how to achieve it.
This is the most common place to find the main idea in a text.
The mddle of a text.
The end of a text.
The beginning of a text.
[determining the probable cause/ effect of a relationship.]
After looking through the window, the man grabbed his umbrella before he headed out.
The man expected the weather to be pleasant.
It was raining outside.
The man was late for work.
[measuring the accuracy of a statement]
Bats are nocturnal creatures. They are most active at night, and are rarely seen in day-light.
Bats sometimes hunt during the day.
Bats have excellent night vision.
Bats sleep during the day.
[determining the likelihood of an event in the past.]
Recent dietary guidelines have established that people need to eat five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Former guidelines had suggested only four to six servings per day. However, concerns about people's health led experts to increase this amount.
People were probably not eating enough fruits and vegetables in the past.
The former guidelines were more accurate than the current guidelines.
People enjoy eating fruits and vegetables.
[measuring the accuracy of a statement]
The first computer had to be housed in an enormous room. It has only been relatively recently that computers have become portable enough to carry around from place to place. Newer tablet or laptop models make computers even more convenient to transport.
Older computers were smaller than newer computer.
Portable computers function better than desktop computers.
Tablet computers are smaller than previous models of computers.
[determining the probable cause/ effect of a relationship.
Clothing has undergone quite an evolution over time. Early garments were crude coverings made of animal skin or plants, which were made by hand using a time-consuming process. Nowadays, a large percentage of clothing is sewn by machine and uses synthetic materials.
In the past, people worked together to make clothing.
The use of plants for clothing led to man-made fabrics.
Clothing is made more quickly today than in the distant past.
[determining the probable cause/effect of a relationship]
As oil becomes more scarce, the cost of fuel made from oil increases. This additional expense is passed on from the oil refinery to the fuel distributor to the fuel consumer at the end of the line. The result is a decrease in the consumption of this type of fuel, if not a decrease in the use of energy overall.
Consumers probably use other types of fuel in place of oil.
Consumers are angry that they have to pay more for fuel.
Fuel distributors have begun to pressure oil refinery to lower prices.
[predicting future event]
Many native tribes of people have been severely affected by the rapid march of modern development into their traditional locales. Some have been able, with government support, to slow down the destruction of their traditional ways of life while others, lacking the power or resources to do so, face an uncertain future.
Modern society will soon destroy all native tribal structures.
Some native tribes may be forced to give up their traditions.
Government support may be slow in coming to native tribes.
Strategies to answer inference questions:
Look for any indications in the questions that tell you where the answer is located. (i.e., According to paragraph 2)
Look for information in the passage that contradicts an answer choice and eliminate that answer choice.
Remember that for some answers, you may need to analyze several details from the passage to reach a conclusion.
Look for key words-such as dates, names, and locations- to help you skim for information and to eliminate wrong answers.
Do not choose an answer based only on the fact that it appears to be true. The corect answer will not be stated directly and must inferred
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan.
It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each
other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most
points wins.
Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.
Robot sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.
Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.
Watching robot sumo is boring.
Students compete in robot sumo contests. They learn how to build their own robots. They
compete against their classmates and students from other schools. To win, students must be
creative. They must have a good plan for defeating other robots.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Students need a good plan for defeating other robots.
Students compete against their classmates and students from other schools.
Students compete in robot sumo contests.
Students must be creative to win.
Students compete in robot sumo contests. They learn how to build their own robots. They
compete against their classmates and students from other schools. To win, students must be
creative. They must have a good plan for defeating other robots.
Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?
Students like building sumo robots.
Students compete in robot sumo contests.
They use excellent strategies to defeat other robots.
They must have a good plan for defeating other robots.
Which of the options below would make a good topic sentence for this paragraph?
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.
Topic sentence is usually the __________ sentence.
Second
Third
First
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?
Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener. It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time. It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks. Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone. Then, after watching the plant grow and produce, the gardener ends up with delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy produce from the garden.
Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener.
It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time.
It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks.
Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone.
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?
The rides at the fair are awesome! Everyone can find something they enjoy doing. Many people gather to watch the bull riding. Others like to watch the dogs herding the sheep. Everyone comes for the food and dessert. The county fair is a great place for entertainment and fun.
The rides at the fair are awesome!
Everyone can find something they enjoy doing.
Everyone comes for the food and dessert.
The county fair is a great place for entertainment and fun.
Choose the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
For example, a person can have breakfast in New York, board an airplane, and have dinner in Paris. A businesswoman in London can instantly place an order with a factory in Hong Kong by sending a fax. Furthermore, a schoolboy in Tokyo can turn on a TV and watch a baseball game being played in Los Angeles.
Airplanes have changed our lives.
Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.
The fax machine was an important invention.
Global lifestyles are evolving.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
How does a person make an inference?
Makes a guess and hopes for the best.
Makes a guess based on what the text says + his own experiences.
Asks the teacher for help.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.
She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.
Her best friend works at a salon, so she always looks good.
Elle really likes to socialize and have fun.
Out of all of the things, Elle loves her dog, Bruiser, the most.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
The pros live the good life.
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
All of us can be professional athletes.
What is the author's point of view?
What an author thinks, feels, or believes about a topic.
The author's opinion about the topic.
The main reason the author writes the text.
When the author clearly favors one side over the other.
What is the author's purpose?
What an author thinks, feels, or believes about a topic.
The author's opinion about the topic.
The main reason the author writes the text.
When the author clearly favors one side over the other.
What is informational text?
Text that the author writes in order to teach the reader something.
Text that the author writes in order to get the reader to support their position.
Text that the author writes in order to provide the reader with step-by-step method or process.
Text the author writes in order to entertain and engage the reader.
What is persuasive text?
Text that the author writes in order to teach the reader something.
Text that the author writes in order to get the reader to support their position.
Text that the author writes in order to provide the reader with step-by-step method or process.
Text the author writes in order to entertain and engage the reader.
What is Explanatory text?
Text that the author writes in order to teach the reader something.
Text that the author writes in order to get the reader to support their position.
Text that the author writes in order to provide the reader with step-by-step method or process.
Text the author writes in order to entertain and engage the reader.
Did you know that running the water while brushing your teeth wastes one and a half gallons every minute? If you brush for the dentist-recommended four minutes, this ends up being a full six gallons. Saving water in our community is essential. There are many things that the average person can do to help. The next time you brush, help Mother Nature by turning off the water. Every little bit helps.
Which of these sentences best shows the author's main purpose?
"Every little bit helps."
"The next time you brush, help out Mother Nature by turning off the water."
"If you brush for the dentist-recommended four minutes, this ends up being a full six gallons."
"There are many things that the average person can do to help."
Nothing is more effective in putting a stop to neighborhood crime than the neighborhood watch. All you have to do is pay attention. If you are looking out your front window and you see something suspicious, like a person crawling through a neighbor's window, call the police. If each house on the block participates, over 100 eyes would be watching the block at all times, much better than any police department can do. So, pay attention, and together, we can put a stop to neighborhood crime.
Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing this paragraph?
to inform the reader about the problem of crime
to entertain with a story about a neighborhood crime
to persuade the reader to help watch for crime
to describe the benefits of a neighborhood watch
"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"
The author's view point about recess is that...
recess is good for children
recess is boring
we should not have recess
recess is a bad idea
What is this author's point of view... Are the world's oceans polluted (contaminated)? This is a question many experts have asked. There are signs of pollution in our oceans, such as a large floating body (mass) of plastic and garbage in the Pacific Ocean. There have also been oil (petroleum) spills around the world that have caused harm. However, I don't feel like these issues (problems) have hurt the oceans to the point of worry. Animals and fish are still surviving, and when I go to the beach I don't find myself swimming in plastic.
the world's oceans are only half-way polluted
the ocean's creatures are dying because of pollution
the oceans are just fine, Pollution is not a big problem yet.
the oceans need to be saved immediately
______________ is the way of looking at something that may be shaped by things like a person's age, job, religion or political views.
Primary source
Secondary source
Perspective
Bias
Point of view
DBQ
Secondary source
Perspective
APPARTS
Does "mood" focus on the reader or the narrator?
Reader
Narrator
What is the tone of the dialogue?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
What is the mood of the passage?
Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue?
Father: We are going to Disney World!
Son: Yay!!!! I can't wait!
irritated
annoyed
uninterested
ecstatic
_________ is the feeling the reader gets they read the text.
True!—nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am! But why will you say that I am mad?
Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn't hold with such nonsense.
What type of irony is used in this image?
Situatonal
Verbal
Dramatic
In Beauty and the Beast, an animated Disney movie, Belle refuses to marry Gaston by saying "I just don't deserve you!" Which type of irony does this represent?
Verbal
Dramatic
Situational
In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Marc Antony gives a speech in which he repeatedly refers to Brutus as "an honorable man," when Brutus just participated in murdering Caesar. Which type of irony does this represent?
Situational
Dramatic
Verbal
Eric thinks doing schoolwork is one big video game.
Figurative
Literal
Lauren has made up her mind to volunteer every Tuesday after school.
Figurative
Literal
Thinking about summer camp makes me feel like a bundle of joy and sunshine.
Figurative
Literal
As I delivered my speech, my voice sounded as if I'd swallowed rocks and sand.
Figurative
Literal
Emma may seem clumsy, but onstage she dances like a gazelle.
Figurative
Literal
Jacob expresses many feelings through his photography.
Figurative
Literal
My teammate is a snail and a turtle combined!
Figurative
Literal
Before the soccer match, both teams attended a sportsmanship program.
Figurative
Literal
I have a ton of paperwork to do before I can enjoy the sun this summer.
Figurative
Literal
Sometimes I have to be my little brother's brain.
Figurative
Literal
The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm.
"Life is a journey" is an example of what?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
I nearly died laughing is an example of what?
Metaphor
Assonance
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Giving human characteristics to nonhuman object or animals is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Metaphor
“I like to walk in the woods and see what Mother Nature is wearing.” - Flannery O'Connor, Good Country People
hyperbole
allusion
personification
idiom
Life is like a box of chocolates
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
simile
alliteration
Which website would be least credible in most cases?
Gov
.com
.org
.edu
Which is the least credible author?
Dr. Joe Smith
Sally Sims
CutieSwagger77
Julie Pures
Which is the least credible author?
Jessica
Jon Jackson
Marcia Tate
Ryan Lewis
Which is the most credible author?
Jessica
No Name
KittyKittyBangBang
Marvin Smith
Which would be the most credible source based on the copyright date?
2001
2011
1777
1987
Which would be the most credible source?
Blog
Rant
Interview
Wikipedia
Which would be the most credible source?
wikipedia.org
nutrition.gov
espn.com
cooking.com
Which is a sign that the site is not credible?
poor grammar
.gov
a bibliography
a copyright date
Which is a sign that the author is not credible?
.edu
a respectable author
a bibliography
no author
Which is a sign that the site is credible?
misspelled words
.org
angry rant
.com
Wikipedia is a wonderful website for research!
True
False
Who cares
.com is always a site you cannot trust
True
False
Who cares
A video about World War II would be an acceptable source for a history report
True
False
A television show about hurricanes would be an acceptable source for a science report.
True
False
Maybe
If you were doing a report on healthy foods, your history teacher would be good to interview.
True
False
Who knows
If you were doing a report on healthy foods, a doctor would be good to interview.
True
False
Who knows
