In order to arrange the key events of a story, you should first start with exposition, or where the author introduces the setting/background. Then, look for dialogue or conflict, because that usually signals rising action.

Select the text structure that the above instructions are written in

True or False: A quick way to determine the author's tone or attitude is by analyzing ADJECTIVES

Tory is writing a speech about the negative influence of social media. Read the excerpt from her speech. Then, answer the question that follows.

81% of teens have social media accounts. 45% of those teens admit to being logged on to social media constantly.

Which rhetorical appeal has Tori used in this excerpt?

Which of the following rhetorical appeals or strategies does the author use to advance their argument on smartphones?

If you are reading something, and you can almost picture it, you are reading something with a lot of.....

This type of reasoning seeks to find an explanation. It is about thinking of a possible cause to an effect. It may or may not be correct.

This type of reasoning begins with a general rule or fact and then creates specific conclusions based on the general fact. The specific ideas will be correct as long as the general idea is true.

This type of reasoning starts with smaller facts or examples that lead to larger, general conclusions. The bigger, general conclusion may or may not be true.

The Chargers lost their first game. Then they lost their second game. They will have a losing season.

My phone was on low battery.

Now my phone won't turn on.

My phone probably died.

Is always correct.

Deductive Reasoning begins with a...

Abductive reasoning occurs often in real life situations, however it is less likely to be used in formal arguments (like speeches or essays) or research.

A person must have a membership to work out at a gym. Jesse is working out at a gym. Jesse has a membership to the gym.

Since sugary caffeinated drinks are loved by many kids, we should have them in a vending machine at school.  What sort of logical fallacy is this?

A logical fallacy that draws an extreme or unlikely conclusion about consequences of an action is called

Which of these is an example of inductive reasoning?

All even numbers are divisible by two, therefore, 14 is divisible by two.  This is an example of

Which of these takes attention away from the issue being discussed by shifting to something off topic?

"Kids need more freedom of speech," a student says. "Really," a teacher replies. "We teachers can't even talk about which candidates we support." This is

What is credibility?

A type of rhetorical appeal that uses the audience’s emotion in order to persuade them; example: “Imagine coming home from school one day only to find that while you were there, some foreign military dropped a bomb on your house. This is the reality of war. We must learn to resolve issues peacefully.”

What type of reasoning is used here?

All dolphins are mammals, and all mammals have kidneys. Therefore, dolphins have kidneys.

What type of reasoning is used here?

The doctor hears her patients symptoms, including the regular shortness of breath on cold days and when exercising and thinks that the best explanation of these symptoms is that her patient is an asthma sufferer.

What type of reasoning is used here?

Every dog I meet is friendly. Therefore, all dogs are friendly.

Celebrity endorsements are what type of rhetorical appeal?

What rhetorical appeal is used here?

Dr. Grant has been a leading paleontologist for 20 years and knows his fossils.

What rhetorical appeal is used here?

Studies show that people who eat chocolate are 72% happier than those who don't.

"If you give a mouse a cookie, they'll want to take over the world" is an example of

what kind of logical fallacy?

"Of course she said that, she's a liar" is an example of what kind of logical fallacy?

This type of reasoning goes from the specific to the broad

What type of reasoning takes a set of observations, or a pattern, and creates a theory to explain them?

This type of reasoning goes from the broad to the specific

An error in reasoning that undermines the soundness of an argument is called:

Connotation is

Denotation is

These are boxed information on the side of the page.

These are sometimes in boldface or italic type; they a reader see the organization of a text.

In which text structure would you find the signal words, "as a result of" and "due to"?

In which text structure would you find the signal words, "similarly" and "however"?

In which text structure would you find the signal words, "for example" and "characteristics"?

In which text structure would you find the signal words, "issue" and "resolution"?

What is the purpose of a text feature?

Text features are usually found in fiction text.

What is NOT a type of text structure?

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment.

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

Tim said, “I am starving.” He was famished because he had not eaten all day.

The dog gave a stern and threatening look towards the other animals.

What type of context clue is used to help you to understand threatening?

The criminal’s belligerence led to the death of four innocent children.

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

The phrase that is, and punctuation marks such as commas, dashes, and parentheses are used to introduce what type of clue?

1.    Mike’s parrot was loquacious, but Maria’s said very little. What type of context clues is used?

1.    Martha is a curator, a person who is

responsible for looking after a museum’s collection. What type of context clues is used?

Landscaping, horse training, and fishing are types of occupations that are done outdoors.

Reading, spelling, math, social studies, and science are part of the elementary curriculum.

Which clue uses these signal words : however, although, on the other hand, but

If you see the words "for example" or "such as," you are probably reading which type of context clue?

POLL: NO right or wrong answer!

Do you feel confident about ELA?

Paraphrasing, or restating ideas in your own words, helps you check your understanding of what you hear and read. Read the passage. Which sentence  best RESTATES the ideas in the passage?  

"Although television was not widely used in American homes until the 1950s, small, experimental television images were broadcast in the 1920s."

Which sentence summarizes this paragraph

best?

As December 6th draws closer, the streets of the new town filled with the Chivas of Fiestas de Quito. These open-air buses are parties on wheels that include live bands. The Chivas make stops around town where passengers get out and dance in plazas before heading on to the next stop. While a bit startling in number and the volume of the music, it’s a tradition here that becomes part of the backdrop of the celebration. You’ll find that the spirit of the merry riders carries in the air and into the days to come until the final day of the celebration brings the proceedings into full effect.

to quote (a passage, book, author), especially as an authority--to mention in support, proof, or confirmation

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

(v.) to finish; to bring something to an end; to decide after careful thought

an educated guess formed by using your background knowledge and information from the text

the most important facts or details in the story that come after the central idea

explaining how your evidence supports your claim

Uh oh! A big brown bear appeared.

He had a mean face, and his hair was weird.

I should tell you that I've got a bad knee.

It's weak. I find it hard to climb up trees.

But my friend grabbed and grasped the branch of a tree.

I said, "Don't climb that tree—wait for me!"

Which answer choice contains dialogue?

People are always interested to hear about my job as an ice cream taster. I usually start by telling them that I taste 15 kinds of ice cream each day.

“Isn’t that too much?” people usually inquire.

I respond by explaining that I only try a little bit of each kind of ice cream. That way, I can enjoy each flavor, and I don’t get sick.

Which answer choice contains dialogue?

Which of the following is cited correctly?

Which is cited correctly?

Determine the central idea of the passage

To Stand or Not to Stand?

In 2016, Vallecito Elementary School in San Rafael, California, became the first U.S. school to replace all of its ordinary desks with raised desks that students stand at. Speaking to a reporter from TIME for Kids magazine, one student at the school gave the standing desks high praise. "You feel happier, you're less tired, and you're more active," she said. According to several studies, children working at standing desks burn more calories and are more focused on tasks. However, some teachers and parents are opposed to the change. They are concerned that standing for long periods of time could cause fatigue, strain on the legs and feet, or posture problems. In addition, standing desks are more expensive than seated desks. Only time will tell whether standing desks will prove to be the next big trend or a failed experiment.

Identify the correct definition for Elaborate

Determine the Central Idea of the following passage

Blooms in Death Valley

In March 2016, Death Valley National Park in California experienced a rare occurrence: thousands of yellow wildflowers covered the region in a "super bloom." Why was this unusual? Death Valley is the hottest and driest place in North America. The area's average yearly precipitation is just two inches, making it a challenging place for flowers to grow. However, in October 2015, the valley had received more than three inches of rain in some areas. As a result of the unusually wet season, wildflower seeds that had been lying dormant underground suddenly began to grow, producing an abundance of golden blooms.

the meaning of the root "man" is

the meaning of the root "scope" is

the meaning of the root "frag" is

what does mis- mean

what does under- mean

what is under and mis

What is the definition of "ex"

Definition of "Un"

Define "dis"

between