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WorksheetsELA Multi-Strand Review
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Which is a metaphor?
The sun smiled upon me.
He is as tall as a tree.
Life is a puzzle.
Her hair is like spun gold.
Which is correct?
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Which is correct?
They're going to give there car away.
They're going to give their car away.
There going to give their car away.
Their going to give they're car away.
"My refrigerator called to me" is an example of what?
simile
metaphor
personification
alliteration
Which is correct?
Mrs. A. said "Please don't sit in my chair."
Mrs. A. said, "Please don't sit in my chair".
Mrs. A. said, "Please don't sit in my chair."
Mrs. A. said, "please don't sit in my chair."
Which is an example of alliteration?
The thunderous tornado tore through town.
The thunder exploded in a ferocious boom!
His words boomed like thunder.
The thunder boomed as a bright flash of lightening lit up the sky.
Which does not have correct capitalization?
The principal of New Canaan High School emailed parents.
The Speaker of the House addressed the president.
The taxpayers are unhappy with governor Malloy.
The audience applauded Senator Chris Murphy.
Which is correct?
Its had a great effect on the class.
It's had a great affect on the class.
It's had a great effect on the class
It's had a great effect on the class.
Choose the Adjective.
Freedom
Creativity
Plausible
Slowly
Which one means ownership?
There’s
Theirs
They’res
Moccasins are what?
shoes
dress
head piece
jewelry
Which is not a type of Author's Purpose?
Persuade
Invite
Entertain
Inform
What does "identify" mean?
to tell how or to make it clear or write in your own words.
to locate examples from the text.
to discover similarities
to discover differences
What does "explain" mean?
to tell how or to make it clear or to write in your own words.
to locate examples from the text.
to discover similarities.
to discover differences.
What does "compare" mean?
to tell how or to make it clear or write in your own words.
to locate examples from the text.
to discover similarities.
to discover differences.
What does "contrast" mean?
to tell how or to make it clear or write in your own words.
to locate examples from the text.
to discover similarities.
to discover differences.
What does "summarize" mean?
To consider the pros and cons of an argument.
To examine in detail or break apart or study the pieces.
To explain the meaning of a passage in order to make it understandable to others.
To sum it up or to give the short version.
What does "discuss" mean?
To consider the pros and cons of an argument.
To examine in detail or break apart of study the pieces.
To explain the meaning of a passage in order to make it understandable to others.
To sum it up or give the short version.
What does "analyze" mean?
To consider the pros and cons of an argument.
To examine in detail or break apart or study the pieces.
To explain the meaning of a passage in order to make it understandable to others.
To sum it up or give the short version.
What does "interpret" mean?
To consider the pros and cons of an argument.
To examine in detail or break apart or study the pieces.
To explain the meaninf of a passage in order to make it understandable to others.
To sum it up or give the short version.
What does "defend/support" mean?
To draw a conclusion based on the information given or to "read between the lines".
To express or put together a theory/plan or to create
To justify one's argument or give the facts or back up with details.
To refer back to or mention by way of example.
What does "cite" mean?
To draw a conclusion based on the information given or to "read between the lines".
To express or put together a theory/plan or to create.
To justify one's argument or give the facts or back up with details.
To refer back to or mention by way of example.
What does "formulate" mean?
To draw a conclusion based on the information given or to "read between the lines".
To express or put together a theory/plan or to create.
To justify one's argument or give the facts or back up with details.
To refer back to or mention by way of example.
What does "predict" mean?
To judge in your own words.
To tell all about it.
To outline or list the steps.
To explain how someone's actions and words describe them.
To tell or imagine what will happen next.
What does "describe" mean?
to judge in your own words.
To tell all about it.
To outline or list the steps.
To explain how someone's actions and words describe them.
To tell or imagine what will happen next.
What does "evaluate" mean?
To judge in your own words.
To tell all about it.
to outline or list the steps.
To explain how someone's actions and words describe them.
To tell or imagine what will happen next.
What does "characterize" mean?
To judge in your own words.
To tell all about it.
To outline or list the steps.
To explain how someone's actions and words describe them.
To tell or imagine what will happen next.
The author's intent for writing something - to inform, to entertain, to persuade
author's purpose
plot
point of view
main idea
What is the correct order for plot?
Climax, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Exposition, Falling Action, Climax, Rising Action, Resolution
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Exposition, Rising Action, Falling Action, Resolution
What are the most important things to do as you read?
visualize and connect; predict and preview
ask questions about the text and summarize
examine text features and text structures
all of the above
A student is writing a letter to the school principal. Read the draft of the letter and complete the task that follows.
Dear Principal Wells, In order to relieve problems related to homework at Harkins Middle School, I propose the school schedule be extended by one hour. The extra time could be devoted solely to students completing class assignments and teachers assisting those who need help with homework. With an additional hour, students could focus on getting tasks done without the distractions that are common outside of school like television, siblings, and chores. Sometimes teachers run out of time in class to present material in new ways. The added hour could be used to give students the extra support necessary to master the concepts being taught. This change in schedule would solve almost all issues related to incomplete and missing student assignments. Even though people enjoy getting out of school to do fun activities like sports, music, or club meetings, those events can happen an hour later.
Sincerely,
Joseph Grant
Which sentence provides the best conclusion to the paragraph?
Both the teachers and students know that completing assignments and developing life skills are important.
The sacrifice of an added hour would help the school and the students achieve their learning goals.
After-school activities occurring later would be fine, especially since students would have little to no homework in the evening.
If additional time were added to the school day, teachers might need to make adjustments to their after-school schedules as well.
Read the paragraph.
Our local park is taken care of by groups of volunteers. Each month, the park has its trash picked up by a different group of volunteers. Every group of volunteers must take a training class before being allowed to clean the park. Most volunteers have a pleasant experience.
How could the paragraph be rewritten using only the active voice?
Groups of volunteers take care of our local park. A different group of volunteers picks up the park’s trash each month. A training class must be taken by every group of volunteers before being allowed to clean the park. Most volunteers have a pleasant experience.
Our local park is taken care of by groups of volunteers. Each month, the park has its trash picked up by a different group volunteers. A training class must be taken by every group of volunteers before being allowed to clean the park. A pleasant experience is had by most volunteers.
Our local park is taken care of by groups of volunteers. Each month, the park has its trash picked up by a different group volunteers. Every group of volunteers must take a training class before being allowed to clean the park. A pleasant experience is had by most volunteers.
Groups of volunteers take care of our local park. A different group of volunteers picks up the park’s trash each month. Taking the training class will allow the volunteers to clean the park. Most volunteers have a pleasant experience.
Read the paragraph about printer ink.
Printer ink is the most expensive liquid most people will ever buy. An ink cartridge for a home printer usually contains only a few ounces of black ink. The cost of a typical ink cartridge could be as high as forty dollars, about half the cost of an average printer. With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.
Which is the correct way to use commas to punctuate the last sentence of the paragraph?
With the exception, of luxury items such as fancy perfumes, ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.
With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes, ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.
With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary black ink is by far, the most expensive liquid people purchase.
With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary, black ink, is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.
The main idea of a text is....
what the text is a little bit about
what the text is sometimes telling you
what the text is never about
what the text is mostly or mainly about
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
School uniforms can be ordered online.
What is textual evidence?
Your claim.
What the author thinks about a topic.
Proof from the text to support your answer.
An explanation in your own words about your claim.
What is the definition of characterization?
characterization is a technique used by writers to develop characters
characterization means to eat pizza daily
characterization means to have an effect on someone
characterization means to represent or stand for something else.
True of False - Implicit and Explicit are defined correctly.
Implicit is something that is implied, not expressed directly but understood.
Explicit is something that is stated directly and fully, with no room left for implications.
True
False
True or False - Connotation and Denotation are defined correctly.
Connotation is a word’s deeper meaning; associated with emotions, attitudes, and feelings.
Denotation is the specific, exact and concrete meaning of a word.
True
False
Find the error in the sentence:
"I went to the Mall. "
There should be a question mark at the end.
Mall should be "mall"
There should be no period.
Find the error in the sentence:
"The weather is perfect today,"
There should be a period where there is a comma.
"The" should not be capitalized.
"Weather" should be capitalized.
After school I am __________ to basketball practice.
went
going
gone
What should be at the beginning of EVERY sentence?
A period
A capital letter
A comma
The word "the"
When edititing you should check for:
capitalization
periods
overall appearance
spelling
Roberto _________________his English test
passed
pass
Marlon ____________________the football and scored a touchdown.
run
ran
Harry _________________a good student.
are
is
What is another example of a synonym and antonym?
Child --> Kid, Child --> Minor
Child --> Elder, Child --> Adult
Adult --> Elder, Child --> Kid
Child --> Kid, Child --> Adult
Which is the best definition of the term alliteration?
The repetition of vowel sounds in close proximity.
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
The repetition of consonant sounds in unstressed syllables.
Which is the best example of a simile?
Jackie is as sweet as pie.
Juliet is the sun.
The fog came in on little cat feet.
The blazing sun shone red and orange through the tree's leaves.
What is the best example of a metaphor?
Sam was a rock, and I a wayward ship.
The cat danced like a lightning bolt.
The wind howled across the shore.
Yum! I love candy!
What is the best example of personification?
The sun angrily beat on the sand.
The clock struck two.
The lights glowed like a million tiny suns.
The ocean teemed with life.
I bought my sister a new doll for her birthday. I thought she would like it. When she opened the gift, she gave me a big hug and said thank you! I was really glad she like the doll.
Does this paragraph contain a problem/solution text feature or a cause and effect text feature?
Cause/effect
Problem/solution
Caleb hadn't gotten any sleep for the past few nights. He was really tired tonight. He didn't know if he would be able to sleep. He decided to close the curtains in his room to keep out the light and wear ear plugs to keep out the noise. Hank slept very well this night.
Does this paragraph contain a problem/solution text feature or a cause and effect text feature?
cause/effect
problem/solution
Which part of the plot
introduces the characters?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
What is the definition of plot?
The lesson in the story
The sequence of events in the story
The turning point of the story
The conflict in the story
The story's time and place is called the....
tone
plot
setting
voice
Break a leg when you go on stage.
idiom
pun
hyperbole
allusion
I am so hungry I could eat a horse!
Hyperbole
Hyperbolie
Hyperbale
Hyperboly
She was so pretty my eyes popped out!
Onomatopia
Simile
Hyperbole
Hiperbole
"His eyes are blue."
Implicit
Explicit
The grass danced softly, a beautiful sight of a green sea."
Implicit
Explicit
What is the main idea?
Its the authors point of view
Is
what the passage is mostly about
It is the sequence of the story.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
They learn how to work together as teammates.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is also fun to look for shells.
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
Why is it important to provide textual evidence?
It makes your paragraph longer.
It allows your reader to get the important facts from the article without reading the whole thing.
It shows that you know what you are talking about.
It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.
What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?
Jessica is always talking about Jennifer behind her back.
Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.
Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.
Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.
What is an inference?
A guess
Evidence that is directly stated in the text
A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning
Time, place and physical characteristics of where a story takes place
imagery
setting
Metaphor
Internal conflict
Force or character working against the main character
tone
Personification
Antagonist
Character
Person, animal, creature in a literary work
Irony
Character
Protagonist
Word choice
Struggle between character and outside force
Simile
Irony
External conflict
Foreshadowing
Hints to the reader as to what may happen later in the text
Foreshadowing
Tone
Internal conflict
Setting
Struggle within a single character
Internal conflict
External conflict
Metaphor
Simile
Contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually exists or happens
Word choice
Foreshadowing
Irony
Protagonist
Comparison of two things that have some quality in common, without using like or as
Metaphor
simile
irony
setting
A feeling that a literary work conveys to a reader
internal conflict
external conflict
protagonist
mood
Assigning human qualities to an animal or object or idea
Imagery
Metaphor
Antagonist
Personification
Main character, hero or heroine, with whom the audience identifies with
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
tone
Comparing to like things using like or as
Metaphor
Tone
Simile
Irony
The writer's attitude toward his or her subject
tone
imagery
mood
setting
Language used by the author for a specific effect
Mood
Irony
Word choice
Tone
Descriptive language appealing to the senses
Character
Internal conflict
Imagery
Irony
Evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain conclusions, opinions, and/or assertions about the text itself
textual evidence
dialogue
quotes
central idea
A conclusion that you come to by evaluating the evidence and details that have been presented
inference
quote
textual evidence
central idea
The universal truth, lesson, or moral about life that a text presents
theme
central idea
drama
mood
The conversation in a text that takes place between characters
dialogue
direct quote
thoughts
monologue
The turning point in a story
climax
resolution
exposition
conflict
The beginning of a text when the reader is introduced to the characters, setting, and basic conflict
climax
resolution
exposition
conflict
The end of a text when the main conflict is resolved
climax
resolution
exposition
conflict
The main problem in a story
climax
resolution
exposition
conflict
An individual in a text
character
setting
conflict
plot
There are many theories about why the dinosaurs vanished from the planet. One theory is that a gigantic meteorite smashed into the Earth. Scientists believe that the meteorite was very big. The impact may have produced a large dust cloud that covered the Earth for many years. The dust cloud may have caused plants to not receive sunlight. The large plant eaters, or herbivores, may have died off, followed by the large meat eaters, or carnivores. This theory may or may not be true, but it is one explanation on why these giant reptiles no longer inhabit the Earth.
How do you know what the text structure of this passage is?
The passage describes sequentially what happened to the dinosaurs, making the text structure "sequence".
The passage states what happened to the dinosaurs and the potential cause of that occurrence, making the text structure "cause and effect".
The passage presents the problem the dinosaurs faced and the logical solution to that problem, making the text structure "problem and solution".
The passage explains what happened to the dinosaurs over time, making the text structure "chronological".
Sir Isaac Newton was contemplating the universe in his garden one day in 1665 when he noticed an apple fall from a tree. Newton wondered to himself, “Why should the apple always fall to the ground? Why does it not go sideways or upwards but directly toward the Earth’s center?” After much contemplation Newton concluded that objects are pulled to the Earth through a force that he called gravity, which means heaviness in Latin. On July 5th, 1687, Newton formally expressed his law of universal gravitation in a series of books called, The Principia.
What would be an appropriate title for the above passage?
"The Principia, Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation"
"Gravity, Up or Down, that is the question?"
"Sir Isaac Newton and the Discovery of Gravity"
"The Apple, as it Defined Gravity"
Sir Isaac Newton was contemplating the universe in his garden one day in 1665 when he noticed an apple fall from a tree. Newton wondered to himself, “Why should the apple always fall to the ground? Why does it not go sideways or upwards but directly toward the Earth’s center?” After much contemplation Newton concluded that objects are pulled to the Earth through a force that he called gravity, which means heaviness in Latin. On July 5th, 1687, Newton formally expressed his law of universal gravitation in a series of books called, The Principia.
What is the CENTRAL IDEA of the above passage?
Sir Isaac Newton's discovery of gravity.
How an apple fell on Sir Isaac Newton's head in 1665.
Sir Isaac Newton's series of books called, The Principia.
Gravity is a force, discovered by Sir Isaac Newton, that pull objects toward the Earth.
Summer Rain
The worst days of any summer are the rainy ones. We spend all year looking forward to nice weather and long, hot days. All of winter, with its dreary gray days and bitter cold, we dream of those endless days at the beach, laying on the sand and soaking in the bright and burning sun. And then, summer comes, and it rains.
As a child, I would wake up to rainy summer days and come close to crying. It wasn’t fair. We suffered through months of school and miserable weather for those scant ten weeks of freedom and balmy weather. Any day that I could not spend at the beach or playing ball with my friends seemed like a punishment for something I didn’t even do.
On those rainy summer days, I had nothing fun to do and could only sit inside, staring out at the rain like a Dickensian orphan. I was an only child, so there was no one else to play with. My father worked from home, so I was not truly alone, but he could not actively play with me since he was technically at work. It was those days that I would resign myself to whatever was on television or any books that I could find lying around. I’d crawl through the day and pray each night that the rain would not be there the next day.
As an adult, though, my opinion of summer rain has changed. When you have to work every day, summer is not as eagerly anticipated. Mostly, the days run together, bleeding into each other so that they no longer seem like separate entities and instead feel like continuations of the same long day. Everything seems monotonous and dull, and an ennui or listlessness kicks in. Such a mindset makes you cheer for anything new or different. I spend the winter dreaming of summer and the summer dreaming of winter. When summer comes, I complain about how hot it is. And then I look forward to the rain, because the rain brings with it a cold front, which offers a reprieve—admittedly one that is all too short—from the torture of 100° and humid days. Rainy days are still the worst days of the summer, but summer rain today means positively beautiful—and considerably cooler—weather tomorrow.
According to the passage, which of the following is a true statement about the narrator as a child?
He or she was often bored on summer days.
He or she liked staying indoors.
He or she had no siblings.
He or she preferred cooler weather.
