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Why did the author start a new paragraph?
setting change
time change
speaker change
action/event change
topic change
Why did the author start a new paragraph?
setting change
time change
speaker change
action/event change
topic change
Why did the author start a new paragraph?
setting change
time change
speaker change
action/event change
topic change
Why did the author start a new paragraph?
setting change
time change
speaker change
action/event change
topic change
Why did the author start a new paragraph?
setting change
time change
speaker change
action/event change
topic change
Start a new paragraph....
anytime someone new talks
when the you've written 10 sentences
when you get tired
when you have filled the page
Start a new paragraph ...
when you feel it's right
anytime you add a question
the setting changes
when there is no hope
Start a new paragraph ...
during half time
when kids are playing outside
when it feels good
time moves forward a lot
Start a new paragraph...
when you have reached the back of the paper
when a new character is introduced
when there is no hope
when you reached the end of the story
What is a paragraph?
A set of words that is complete in itself, containing a subject, verb and object.
A unit of grammatical organization which traditionally consists of a subject and predicate.
A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.
What is dialogue?
A conversation between/amongst characters
When the narrator tells you what is happening in the story
A verb
Boring
“Help me___” screamed Bob.
. (period)
! (exclamation point)
“ (quotation mark)
? (question mark)
The monster reached out to grab him. ___ Yikes! I can’t get away!” Blake yelled.
. (period)
! (exclamation point)
“ (quotation mark)
? (question mark)
Which of the following is correct?
“I want some Cheetos,” I said, “so let’s go get some.
“I want some Cheetos,” I Said. “so let’s go get some.”
“I want some Cheetos,” I said, “so let’s go get some.”
“I want some Cheetos,” I said, “So let’s go get some.”
Which sentence uses dialogue and punctuation correctly?
The mother remarked, “Don’t forget to clean your room!”
The mother remarked, “don’t forget to clean your room!”
The mother remarked “Don’t forget to clean your room!”
The mother remarked Don’t forget to clean your room!
What do you do in your writing each time the speaker changes in a narrative?
Skip a line
Indent
Hit enter
None of the above
What do you do to the first word of a quotation and the first word of each sentence?
Indent
Underline
Capitalize
Delete
Is this sentence written correctly?
Cliff exclaimed, “Seventh grade is the best year yet!”
Yes
No
Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly.
Polly shouted, “I want a cracker!”
Polly should, “I want a cracker”!
Polly shouted, “I want a cracker.”
Polly shouted, “I want a cracker!
Which word should have a quotation mark before it in the following sentence?
The mother remarked, Don’t forget to clean your room!”
Remarked
Mother
Don’t
Your
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
“What a beautiful day!” , said Ms. Wright.
“What a beautiful day! said Ms. Wright.”
What a beautiful day! said Ms. Wright.
“What a beautiful day!” said Ms. Wright.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
“That’s just great,” Ms. Anderson cried out, “I can’t find my keys!
“That’s just great,” Ms. Anderson cried out, “I can’t find my keys!”
“That’s just great Ms. Anderson cried out, “I can’t find my keys!”
“That’s just great?” Ms. Anderson cried out, “I can’t find my keys!”
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
“Let’s eat, Grandma,” whispered Susie.
“Let’s eat Grandma,” whispered Susie.
“Let’s, eat Grandma!” whispered Susie.
None of the above.
What does dialogue do in a narrative?
Dialogue expresses and develops character
Dialogue establishes the setting
Dialogue advances the story and deepens the conflict
All of the above!
Every time you have a new speaker, you must always...
name them
indent
start a new paragraph
indent and start a new paragraph
Only the _______ go inside of quotation marks.
exclamatory words
exact words
thoughts of a character
main character's speech
The words used to identify the speaker are called the ___________.
(e.g. Mary said, Jane replied, etc.)
tag line
working words
vivid verbs
quotes
When quoting a speaker, while you cannot punctuate a sentence with a period, you can use...
a period.
a transition into the next sentence.
a question mark or an exclamation point.
True or False: The quote below is formatted correctly.
"Stop!" Adam exclaimed angrily. " I could have dropped my croissant."
True
False
True or False: You use a comma in the place of a period when writing dialogue unless you are ending the sentence.
True
False
Miller whined "Are we there yet?"
Upon their first face-to-face meeting, what did Mr. Utterson witness Mr. Hyde doing?
Robbing a bank
Murdering an old man
Trampling a young girl
Entering the "black door"
People who see Mr. Hyde are immediately repulsed by his very presence. This is because upon meeting him, he gives off an extreme sense of _____________.
Evil
Hatred
Stupidity
Deformity
What is it about Dr. Jekyll's will that so greatly concerns Mr. Utterson, his lawyer?
All of his wealth goes to Hyde
He doesn't yet have a will
He is donating his money to charity
He has left nothing for his friend, Mr. Utterson
The door that Mr. Hyde has been witnessed using is actually a back entrance to where?
The local bank
Dr. Jekyll's lab
A mental asylum
Dr. Jekyll's car
How have Dr. Jekyll's servants been instructed regarding their attitude towards Mr. Hyde?
They should ignore his presence
They should report him immediately
They should obey his wishes
They should fear him
Dr. Jekyll explains to Mr. Utterson that his connection to Mr. Hyde is...
Of family. Hyde is actually his nephew
Of shame. Hyde is his secret, illegetimate son
Of learning. Hyde is his student
No clear connection was said - he only has an interest in the man
A year has passed with no sign of Mr. Hyde, but then, what terrible event occurs on October 18th?
Mr. Hyde is seen starting a house fire
Mr. Hyde is witnessed murdering an old man
Mr. Hyde is caught robbing a bank
Mr. Hyde is poisoning Dr. Jekyll
What is ironic about Mr. Hyde's home?
It is a rich apartment in a bad part of town
He lives directly next door to Dr. Jekyll
It is a dirty apartment in a fancy part of town
It is down the street from the police station
Dr. Jekyll shows Mr. Utterson a letter from Hyde and claims it was hand-delivered earlier; however, what does Mr. Utterson later learn from the butler, Mr. Poole?
No deliveries arrived that day
Mr. Hyde was only seen by Dr. Jekyll
Dr. Jekyll is hiding Mr. Hyde in his lab
Mr. Hyde seemed remorseful for his crime
Mr. Guest, an associate of Mr. Utterson, notices what strange coincidence regarding the handwriting in the letter from Mr. Hyde?
It is childish and full of errors
It is violent in its brush strokes
It bears a resemblance to Dr. Jekyll's writing
It was written in blood
Which word means "An expert judge"?
Contrive
Countenance
Congruent
Connoisseur
Which word means "A natural tendency"?
Disparity
Appalled
Inclination
Genial
Which word's definition is "greatly dismayed or horrified"?
Appalled
Eminent
Inscrutable
Haggard
Which word's definition is "to create by deliberate use of skill"?
Brood
Contrive
Repent
Sedulous
How old is Virgil?
12
11
10
9
Virgil's family came from what country?
California
Germany
Texas
Philippines
Virgil's grandmother is named?
Lilly Bell
Lucy May
Lola
Grovina
Virgil's grandmother has a dream about a...
A River Boy
A Stone Boy
A Tree Girl
A Girl Named Lola
Chapter 2 is about a girl named.....
Valenica
Veronica
Valerie
Virginia
What physical struggle does Valencia have to deal with?
She is Very, Very Tall for Her Age
She is Diabetic
She is Legally Blind
She is Hearing Impaired
What happens in Valencia's reoccurring nightmare?
She is swimming in a large ocean all by herself
A dragon attacks her house
She is watching a solar eclipse and everyone vanishes, but her
A shadow follows her and calls her name
What is the name of Virgil's guinea pig?
Gulliver
Gropher
Gilligan
George
what is the Tiger of Elm street?
Kaori
Chet Bullens
Gen
Virgil
What is the POV of Valencia's chapters in Hello, Universe?
First Person POV
3rd Person POV
2nd Person POV
No Person POV
Words that describe Chet.
Polite and respectful
rude and hurtful
joyful and helpful
trustworthy and happy
What did Chet throw down the well?
Valencia's books
Virgil's jacket
Valencia's cellphone.
Virgil's bookbag with Gulliver inside.
What does Kaori say about the stars for Virgil and Valencia?
they are not a match
they look like lines
It's fate, no coincidences
Kaori cannot figure it out
What is the name of Valencia's dog?
Scotch
Sacred
Saint
Stars
Where does the Time Traveler introduce his concept of time travel?
at his weekly dinner party
at a conference
in the future
in his garden
How does the Time Traveler meet Weena?
She introduces herself to him.
He finds her sleeping.
He saves her from the Morlocks.
He saves her from drowning.
in The Time Machine, what is the name of the creatures who live above ground?
Weena
Eloi
Morlocks
Porcelains
In The Time Machine, what is the name of the creatures who live underground?
Mrs. Watchit
Morlocks
Eloi
Philby
What do the Eloi eat?
meat
flowers
Morlocks
fruit
What do the Morlocks eat?
Eloi
fruit
vegetables
flowers
What does the Time Traveler bring back from the future?
Weena
a giant crab
camphor
flowers
Why was the time traveler angry in the library?
He was easily angered
the books were not cared for and it showed the apathy level of the Eloi
the curtains were not cared for and showed the empathy level of the Morlocks
the boys were too slow to answer his questions
What frightens the Time Traveler badly enough to make him flee the underground lair of the Morlocks? (from Chapter 6)
He feels them grabbing him and touching him.
He's afraid of machines
He feels things slithering over his feet.
He hears screams.
What year does the Time Traveler estimate he has traveled to before he actually reports what exact year the machine recorded? (from Chapter 4)
8049.
802000.
804000.
2194.
How does the Time Traveler determine that the time machine was taken into the base of the Sphinx? (from Chapter 5)
He smells burnt metal.
He can see it through the windows in the base of the statue.
The Eloi read him a note they found.
He finds marks and footprints.
The Tempest is Shakespeare's...
Final Play
First Play
What character says, “All the charms of Sycorax—toads, beetles, bats—light on you!”
Ariel
Caliban
Prospero
Alonso
What character says, “We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.”
Caliban
Miranda
Prospero
Ariel
Prospero has been exiled on the island for 12 years.
True
False
At the end of the play, Ariel was given freedom by Prospero.
True
False
The son of the King of Naples who falls in love with Miranda
Ferdinand
Alonso
Antonio
Sebastian
The niece of Antonio. (The Tempest)
Miranda
Sycorax
Mironda
Scorax
The father of Ferdinand who thinks Ferdinand is dead. (The Tempest)
Antonio
Sebastian
Prospero
Alonso
The Duke who is skilled in the magical arts.
Ariel
Gonzalo
Alonso
Prospero
The native to the island who is a slave to Prospero.
Sycorax
Ariel
Caliban
Ferdinand
The brother to the King of Naples who tries to kill him to steal his power.
Alonso
Antonio
Prospero
Sebastian
The character who exiles his brother. (The Tempest)
Antonio
Gonzalo
Sebastian
Alonso
The counselor who bestows provisions to Prospero as he is exiled (The Tempest)
Antonio
Gonzalo
Alonso
Sebastian
Abjure means to renounce or to "give up"
What does Prospero mean when he says "By my so potent art. But this rough magic/ I here abjure."
This could indicate that Prospero is ready to use his magic for further evil.
These lines suggest that Prospero is willing to do everything he can to remain powerful through magic.
These lines suggest that Prospero is willing to give up using magic for evil purposes.
The lion escaped from the zoo and the little girl _______.
Talked
Hollered
Wailed
Shrieked
What is the best way to combine the following sentences:
Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.
Sue has a new job, and she starts next week.
Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.
Mike and Sue have new jobs.
Mike and Sue have new jobs, and they start next week.
Mike and Sue must start their new jobs soon.
The following sentence pair should be combined to make a better sentence. Which is the best revision?
The bicycle tire is flat. The bicycle tire is on the bike.
The bicycle tire is on the bike and the bicycle tire is flat.
The flat bicycle tire is on the bike.
On the bike, the bicycle tire there is flat.
The tire on the bicycle is flat.
Choose the correct punctuation for the blank.
For the picnic we brought the following__ sandwiches, chips, and fruit salad.
comma
semicolon
colon
hyphen
Leonardo da Vinci painted The Last Supper to depict the last supper of Jesus with His disciples.
How should The Last Supper be punctuated?
underlined
in quotation marks
with commas around it
no punctuation needed
Choose the direct quotation that is punctuated correctly.
My grandma said "There's always something to be thankful for."
"You must finish your dinner before you can go outside", Mom said.
"Jesus lives, " exclaimed George!
Pastor Dan said, "We love Him because He first loved us."
Choose the correct punctuation for the blank.
On September 2, 1945_ World War II came to an end.
hyphen
comma
colon
no punctuation
Choose the correct punctuation for the blank.
The large _ office building could withstand winds up to 200 mph.
colon
apostrophe
comma
no punctuation
After what word does the semicolon belong.
The Lord gives grace each day His love is never failing.
grace
day
love
no semicolon needed
Determine if the sentence is correctly punctuated or not.
In our car, we can take Kevin, Gavin, and Mason, and Isaiah can take Austin and Evan.
correct
not correct
Determine if the sentence is correctly punctuated or not.
The teacher required the following for his class: a binder, a ruler, and graph paper.
correct
not correct
Determine if the sentence is correctly punctuated or not.
I have almost finished this painting, however, I need the following items: one brush, two clothes, and a tube of red paint.
correct
not correct
Determine if the sentence is correctly punctuated or not.
How he appreciated those words, "Let not your heart be troubled"!
correct
not correct
Determine if the sentence is correctly punctuated or not.
The name Isaiah has two a's and two i's.
correct
not correct
The English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley wrote the poem Ozymandias.
How should Ozymandias be punctuated?
underlined
in quotation marks
with commas around
no punctuation needed
Choose the correctly punctuated.
two week's pay
two weeks' pay
two weeks pay
"Oh, what a rich inheritance a spotless reputation leaves __ exclaimed Charles Phillips.
,"
!"
."
Determine if the sentence is punctuated correctly or not.
"What did the pastor mean when he said Satan is like a lion?" asked Ben.
correct
not correct
Which word should be underlined?
Fredrick Remington's bronze sculpture Cheyenne represents American life in the Far West.
bronze sculpture
Cheyenne
American life
Far West
After what word should a comma go?
In 1607 England gained interest in America; its first permanent colony was Jamestown.
(a)
This Play
Hamlet
"Hamlet"
"Hamlet"
This Magazine Article
12 Ways to Lose Weight without Dieting
"12 Ways to Lose Weight without Dieting"
"12 Ways to Lose Weight without Dieting"
This Poem
Porphyria's Lover
"Porphyria's Lover"
"Porphyria's Lover"
This Newspaper
The New York Times
"The New York Times"
The New York Times
"The New York Times"
This TV Episode
Blink
"Blink"
This Website
The Spider-Man Crawlspace
"The Spider-Man Crawlspace"
"The Spider-Man Crawlspace"
"The Spider-Man Crawlspace"
This Spaceship
Millennium Falcon
"Millennium Falcon"
Millennium Falcon
This book about a book
An Analysis of The Cat in the Hat
"An Analysis of The Cat in the Hat"
An Analysis of "The Cat in the Hat"
An Analysis of The Cat in the Hat
This webpage about a poem
Ten Poems Like Jabberwocky to Use in Class
"Ten Poems Like Jabberwocky to Use in Class"
"Ten Poems Like 'Jabberwocky' to Use in Class"
Ten Poems Like Jabberwocky to Use in Class
This Pamphlet
Heart Attack Prevention
"Heart Attack Prevention"
Which citation is correctly formatted?
Farmer, Nancy. The house of the scorpion. atheneum books, 2002.
Farmer, nancy. The House of the Scorpion. atheneum books, 2002.
Farmer, Nancy. The House of the Scorpion. Atheneum Books, 2002.
Which citation is correctly formatted?
Dashner, James. The Maze Runner. Delacorte Press, 2009.
Dashner, James, The Maze Runner, Delacorte Press, 2009
Dashner, James. The Maze Runner. Delacorte Press, 2009.
You always capitalize proper nouns.
True
False
Which is the correct method for capitalizing the title of a book, movie, article, short story, etc.?
Capitalize every word in a title.
Capitalize the important words.
Capitalize the first and last words and the important words
What? You have to capitalize titles?
What do we use apostrophes for?
Every time there is an S at the end of a word
To show possession
Contractions
To make any word plural
Replace the underlined word to correct the apostrophe error: Samanthas test is perfect!
(a)
Replace the underlined word to correct the apostrophe error: My sisters apartment is new.
(a)
Does the underlined word need an apostrophe? My best friend's birthday is next weekend.
YES
NO
Which sentence is properly written (correct punctuation, spelling, and homophone use)?
Aren't you spending alot of time on your device.
Arn't you spending a lot of time on your device.
Aren't you spending a lot of time on your device?
Arn't you spending alot of time on your device?
Which sentence correctly uses the apostrophe?
Steves dogs sometimes play with toys’.
Steves’ dogs sometimes play with toys.
Steves dogs’ sometimes play with toys.
Steve’s dogs sometimes play with toys.
Select the correct possessive form. Choose more than one answer.
Theos' toy car.
Ali's new bicycle.
Sally's winter coat.
Ginny guitar.
Independent clauses:
Are clauses that make sense when they stand alone
Tell us more about other parts of the sentence
Rely on semicolons to make sense
Should never be separated by semicolons
Which of the following is a grammatical function of a semicolon?
Highlight important parts of a sentence
Group together clauses of the same meaning
Separate items in a list
Emphasize differences in a sentence
Which sentence below uses a semicolon correctly?
Dad is going bald; his hair is getting thinner; and thinner.
Dad; is going bald his hair is; getting thinner and thinner.
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner;
Dad is going bald; his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
Does this sentence correctly use a semicolon: He wanted to see three cities in Italy; Rome, Florence, and Venice
yes
no
Does this sentence correctly use a semicolon: Michelle drives a Jaguar; Sonya drives a Porsche.
yes
no
A semicolon has the same function as a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) and a comma in a compound sentence.
true
false
We went to the store and bought bread, milk, and eggs.
bought,
bought;
bought:
No punctuation needed after bought
TRUE or FALSE:
A colon can be used to indicate time.
True
False
The page at the end where all your sources are listed is called:
The Works Cited Page
The Bibliography
The Appendix
The Epilogue
MLA in text citations include:
Author's Last Name, Page Number
Page Number, Author's Last Name
Publisher, Date of Copyright
Which is correct?
"Blah blah blah (Wilson, 1)."
"Blah blah blah" (Wilson 1).
(Wilson, pg. 1) "Blah blah blah."
Which of the following is a proper citation in a work cited page
"In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com
Foreman, R. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com
New York Times. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com
What division of the armed forces did the Navajo Code Talkers join?
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
The Navajos used them to get water during their training in the desert.
Aloe Vera
Coconut
Prickly Pear Cactus
Oranges
What is a ceremony said to protect Ned when he goes off to war?
The Hogan
The Blessingway
The Enemyway
The Oguanna
What are the things Ned was forced to give up at Rehobeth Mission School. (Check all that apply)
his language
his books
his culture
his clothes and jewelry
his hair
What did Ned carry with him to feel protected and safe?
Coins
A cross
A medicine bag
Corn Pollen
Which one of Ned's friends came back from the dead?
Smitty
Georgia Boy
Johnny Manuelito
Frank Milton
What was the Navajo word for White People
Annanana
Begrioli
Lorigna
Bilagaanaa
What was it called when the men were emotionally unable to go on in war. Sickness of mind and spirit.
Battle Strength
Battle Fatigue
Battle Wounds
Battle Ground
Conflict is...
a comparison using "like" or "as".
a problem, issue, or struggle in a story.
the time and place in a story.
describing words about a character.
All of the following help us determine character traits except...
a character's thoughts
a character's words
other character's reactions
physical traits
A theme is...
a lesson/message of the story.
a big topic in the story.
the ending of the story.
Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents
True
False
What is the definition of a "climax" in a story?
The story's surroundings or environment.
A decisive moment that is tense/a major turning point.
A challenge presented to the main character in order to solve their problems.
The main character in the story.
Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?
He'd known the criminal was a dirty dog for years.
On the planet Kio, there were at least four suns.
His eyes were as green as the grassy meadow.
She was bold, beautiful, and brilliant.
__________________ is the leading character or hero in a text.
Antagonist
Protagonist
Supporting Character
What is the verb in the following sentence:
The big, fluffy dog jumped over the fence.
big
fluffy
dog
jumped
What is the noun in the following sentence:
Jennifer runs quickly.
Jennifer
runs
quickly
Which words are adjectives in the following sentence:
The sunny day allowed the girls to take a brisk jog.
sunny, brisk
girls, jog
allowed, take
sunny, jog
What is the adverb in the following sentence:
The family gathered quickly around the table.
family
gathered
quickly
table
Personification is...
the treatment of an object/idea as if it were a person.
the overall mood of a text.
a metaphor recurring throughout a text.
Foreshadowing is...
a hint or indication of future events.
when the author creates a dark mood.
when two characters have a conflict with one another.
when the tone of the story suddenly shifts.
The phrase "as brave as a lion" is...
metaphor
personification
simile
hyperbole
Words of phrases that mean the same or nearly the same as another word or phrase.
synonym
antonym
Which of the following words is a synonym of "brave"
weak
cowardly
daunted
fearless
Which of the following words is an antonym for "happy"
content
untroubled
dejected
jovial
An introduction paragraph in an essay has 3 parts. What are those three parts in the correct order?
Thesis, hook, claim
Background information, FOR, thesis
hook, background information, thesis
hook, background, theme
Opinion: Which book was best?
Code Talker
The Time Machine
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Hello, Universe
Opinion: Which project was best?
Personal Essay (Hello, Universe)
Illustrations (The Time Machine)
Argumentative Essay (Jekyll and Hyde)
Adapting a Scene (The Tempest)
Research Projects (Code Talker and the Harlem Renaissance)
Opinion: What was your favorite part of ELA? (Reading day, a project, a book, etc.)
Opinion: If you were in charge of an ELA class, what book would you teach?
