It was one year to the day since Will had accepted the position of team captain for his school’s soccer team.  He had wanted that honor since he had watched his older brother lead the team to a state finals victory three years earlier.  Now that the privilege was his, Will found himself restive and unable to sit still.  It was only the first game of the season, but Will envisioned great things, both for himself and for the rest of his team.  After all, this day had been a long time in coming.

A word that means the same as envisioned is_______________________.

The wind was blowing hard as the team took its final time out. The driving rains seemed to be coming sideways. Both teams were exhausted as they dragged themselves back to the field. With just four seconds left on the clock, there was nothing left to do but watch as the football was booted through the air and passed just through the goal post. The crowd roared; the home team had won.

The author’s purpose for this piece is to ________________.

The wind was blowing hard as the team took its final time out. The driving rains seemed to be coming sideways. Both teams were exhausted as they dragged themselves back to the field. With just four seconds left on the clock, there was nothing left to do but watch as the football was booted through the air and passed just through the goal post. The crowd roared; the home team had won.

Clues in the text tell what the author’s purpose was in writing it.  This text contains mostly _____________________________.

The plot of a story is _____________.

The sentence Jose’ couldn’t choose between joining the football team or the hockey team. Is an example of a(n)______________________.

Dillain was an adventurous dog; perhaps it was the pit bull in him, maybe it was the boxer.  Whatever lineage was responsible, nothing could stop him from going after that fox that mocked him from across the river. Of course, despite all the wonderful things that Dillain had grown to become—great friend, watchdog, protector—he had never become a strong swimmer.

Upon hearing the quick splashing and the slight whimper in his yelps, I quickly hopped up from the hammock and rushed into the frigid water to help my brave but foolish companion. This happens every year when Dillain and I head up the river toward Maine. But he loves the cool rush of the river, and I love him too much to deprive him of that.

From what point of view is this selection written?

     Dillain was an adventurous dog; perhaps it was the pit bull in him, maybe it was the boxer.  Whatever lineage was responsible, nothing could stop him from going after that fox that mocked him from across the river. Of course, despite all the wonderful things that Dillian had grown to become—great friend, watchdog, protector—he had never become a strong swimmer.

     Upon hearing the quick splashing and the slight whimper in his yelps, I quickly hopped up from the hammock and rushed into the frigid water to help my brave but foolish companion. This happens every year when Dillian and I head up the river toward Maine. But he loves the cool rush of the river, and I love him too much to deprive him of that.

What clues tell you that Dillian is a static character?

What point of view provides the reader with the thoughts and feelings of only one character?

Two characters, or a character and an outside force, in opposition are an example of ______.

A round character is _______________________.

Which of the following questions reveals clues to the reader about potential conflict in a story?

What is one step you should take if you come across an unfamiliar word as you read a story?

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

None of the animals in the shelter_________ to anyone.

Everybody in the classroom _________________ ice cream and soda now.

Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence.

Lemonade and grape soda _____________ on sale today.

The painter is putting _______________ brushes into the water to soak.

Read the following sentence.  Identify the possessive pronoun.

My brother is an opera star. His voice is loud.

The farmer took great pride in his vegetables. But he was not the only fan of his labors.  A family of rabbits also appreciated the farmer’s gardening skills.  One day, the farmer noticed that his carrot crop was shrinking! He rushed toward the rabbit he saw in his carrot plot, screaming, “What are you doing? Those are mine!”

     “I only take just enough to feed my family,”replied rabbit.

     “But these aren’t for my family, "responded the frustrated farmer. “I sell these to local produce markets so I can afford to maintain my farm!”

    “Then it appears,” responded the rabbit, “we both need these carrots.”

What is the conflict between these two characters?

The farmer took great pride in his vegetables. But he was not the only fan of his labors.  A family of rabbits also appreciated the farmer’s gardening skills.  One day, the farmer noticed that his carrot crop was shrinking! He rushed toward the rabbit he saw in his carrot plot, screaming, “What are you doing? Those are mine!”

     “I only take just enough to feed my family,”replied rabbit.

     “But these aren’t for my family, "responded the frustrated farmer. “I sell these to local produce markets so I can afford to maintain my farm!”

    “Then it appears,” responded the rabbit, “we both need these carrots.”

What is the suitable resolution for both parties in the conflict above?