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WorksheetsUnit 3 Essential Standards Review
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: Snapchat is dangerous for young people.
Evidence: "Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos."
Yes
No
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: Crinkle cut fries are more popular than any other French fry.
Evidence: "Waffle fries are the best-selling fries in the world. They sell more than any other."
Yes
No
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: Fenty Beauty has better products than Kylie Cosmetics.
Evidence: "Fenty Beauty foundation is rated four stars at Sephora, but Kylie Cosmetics foundation isn’t even sold at Sephora."
Yes
No
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: Texas should build more Buc-ees gas stations between Houston and San Antonio.
Evidence: "The environments of the different regions of Texas vary widely."
Yes
No
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: Sparkling water is disgusting for some people.
Evidence: "It is painful to drink, and it tastes like someone just waved a piece of fruit over water, and it made the water angry."
Yes
No
Textual evidence is words, phrases, or sentences from a text that support an idea.
What is a claim?
a fictional story
a point the author is trying to prove with evidence
a fact that is always true
a lie
Claim: Not all junk food is bad.
What evidence would best support this claim?
Doctors agree that it is okay to eat sweets in moderation, as long as you have a balanced and healthy diet overall.
Studies show that if we consume too much, it can cause health problems, like obesity and diabetes.
Claim: Whataburger's patty melt is the best burger on their menu.
What evidence would best support this claim?
According to a study asking 100,000 Texans, the patty melt was voted the best burger.
According to a study asking 100,000 Texans, Five Guys' double burger was voted the best burger for the cost.
Claim: Tiktok is the best media platform for teens to learn information online.
What evidence would best support this claim?
My research shows that TikTok can help you find funny videos and dance trends.
My research shows that Tiktok can help you find recipes, crafts, jokes, and answer questions.
Claim: It is important to get a college degree in your lifetime.
What evidence would best support this claim?
College degree holders now make 62% more money than adults without a college degree.
College degree holders say they never actually use their degree in their later work.
Claim: Dogs are great pets.
What evidence would best support this claim?
Dogs are a lot of work and make big messes.
Dogs will play with your outside and go on walks, helping you lead a healthy lifestyle.
Dogs are okay, but cats are better than dogs.
Dogs bark often at people, noises, and other animals.
Claim: Chicago is the best city in the world.
What evidence would best support this claim?
Chicago is a great city for sports fans because they have the Cubs, Sox, Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, and more.
Chicago gets really cold, and people shiver all the time.
Chicago is muddy in the spring.
Chicago has terrible traffic all the time with a lot of cars.
Claim: Animals have adaptations to help them survive.
What evidence would best support this claim?
Animals are cute and fluffy.
Horses can take people long distances.
Dogs can bark to warn people about intruders.
Some rabbits' fur turn white in the winter to protect them from predators.
What is textual evidence?
Your claim.
Proof from the text to support your answer.
What the author thinks about a topic.
An explanation in your own words about your claim.
What is the correct way to cite evidence?
sentence starter
quotation marks 1
quote
quotation marks 2
citation
What is the correct way to cite evidence?
According to the article,
"the most popular movie snacks are popcorn and boxes of candy"
(Oswald 5).
What is the correct way to cite evidence?
The author states,
"human teeth are the only part of the body that cannot heal themselves"
(Richards 117).
What is the correct way to cite evidence?
The writer explains,
"Lemons float, but limes sink"
(Kimslinger 4).
What is the correct way to cite evidence?
The author states that
"The Eiffel Tower was originally made for Barcelona, which is a city in Spain"
(Smith 52).
What is the correct way to cite evidence?
The text explains that
"No number before 1,000 contains the letter A"
(Cohen 214).
What is the correct way to cite evidence?
The text explicitly states that
"Buzz Lightyear’s original name was Lunar Larry"
(Mellencamp 42).
What is the correct way to explain evidence?
Sentence starter + explanation in own words
Sentence starter+ quote
Sentence starter + quote + citation
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what is a good strategy to use?
Look for context clues in the sentence.
Ask your teacher every single time.
Look it up in the dictionary.
Skip it.
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what is our #1 strategy to use?
Start reading a new book next with easier vocabulary.
Stop reading.
Plug answer choices into the original sentence.
Google what it means.
Denotation is a word's ____________.
Literal, dictionary definition
Emotional meaning
synonym
antonym
Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of ________________
planets
birds
words
sentences
the emotion that a word generates, extra implied meaning
Denotation
Connotation
dictionary definition
Denotation
Connotation
type of connotation that does not make you feel good or bad, just in the middle with no strong emotions
positive connotation
neutral connotation
negative connotation
A word's denotation is...
the emotions it evokes
its spelling
its definition
the number of syllables it has
Figurative language that is descriptive words/details that appeal to the 5 senses
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
metaphor
imagery
Figurative language that is an obvious/over-the-top exaggeration to make a point or add excitement
assonance
repetition
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
Figurative language that is a comparison of two different things using "like" or "as"
Figurative language that gives human abilities or traits to non-living objects
Figurative language that compares two different things WITHOUT using "like" or "as"
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
Figurative language that compares two different things usinga version of the verb TO BE (is, was, are, were)
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
Figurative language that is a word that represents a sound
simile
words or phrases that are meaningful but not literally true
theme
unknown words
figurative language
elements of plot
Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
What does the word lethargic most likely mean?
*Remember to look for clues and plug answer choices into the sentence.*
allergic
alert
slow to move
in bed
The decor, including the fancy lights, beautiful artwork, and unique statues made the house look stunning.
What does the word decor mean?
*Remember to look for clues and plug answer choices into the sentence.*
Decorations
Furniture
Paintings
It was an idyllic day---sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park!
What does the word idyllic mean?
*Remember to look for clues and plug answer choices into the sentence.*
Wonderful
Miserable
Cold
She told her friend, “I’m through with blind dates forever. What a dull evening! I was bored every minute. The conversation was absolutely vapid.”
What does the word vapid most likely to mean?
*Remember to look for clues and plug answer choices into the sentence.*
exciting
boring
strong
smelly
The doctor's writing was utterly illegible; no one could read those scribbles.
What does the word illegible most likely mean?
*Remember to look for clues and plug answer choices into the sentence.*
unreadable
readable
false
sick
Bob is quite versatile. He is a good athlete, a top student, and a gourmet chef.
What does the word versatile mean?
*Remember to look for clues and plug answer choices into the sentence.*
multitalented
boring
happy
Aaron and his brother were playing a video game. The object of the game was to evade as many dangerous situations as possible and save the world. The brothers were always trying to dodge boulders, jump over quicksand, climb trees, or whatever else they could do to complete their mission and save the world.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of evade?
run
hide
avoid
crawl
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
What does the word parched most likely mean?
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
What does the word congested most likely mean?
When Andy saw the amount of work he had to do before he could see his friends, he became glum.
What does the word glum most likely mean?
Angry
Sad
Jealous
Mad
Jenna's scream was as noisy as a siren.
What does this simile reveal?
Jenna's voice is annoying.
Jenna's scream was extremely loud.
Jenna's dad is a fireman.
Jenna's is in serious trouble.
Dad is a bear in the morning.
What does this metaphor show?
Dad is so scary and he growls.
Dad is much bigger than the kid.
Dad is hairy and scary.
Dad is rough and grumpy.
Josh's mom made him clean his room after noticing it smelled like old fish.
What does the simile show?
Josh's room had water everywhere.
Josh's room smelled like an actual fish tank.
Josh's room smelled awful.
Josh's room smelled like a fresh fish dinner.
The classroom was a zoo.
What does the metaphor show?
The classroom was loud and chaotic with students acting wild.
The classroom was smelly after recess.
The classroom had animals walking around for students to pet.
The classroom did a project with different exhibits for people to see.
Jess always complains that his house is a prison.
What is the meaning of the metaphor?
Jess has bars on his bedroom window to keep him from trying to sneak out.
Jess thinks his house is so boring and there's nothing to do.
Jess feels trapped in his house and cannot leave.
Jess feels his house is so plain because there are no decorations anywhere.
After it rained, the park was a lake.
What is the meaning of the metaphor?
The park was completely covered in water.
The lake overflowed from all of the rain.
The park had an area for people to ride in a boat.
The park playground and equipment were a little wet.
That math problem was a piece of cake! It took about 10 seconds.
What is the meaning of the idiom?
The math problem was so delicious.
The math problem was a word problem about someone who ate cake in 10 seconds.
The math problem was difficult so I skipped it.
The math problem was so easy.
Instead of writing down a schedule for the trip, we decided to play it by ear.
What is the meaning of the idiom?
We decided to do activities on the trip that were not planned out.
We decided to schedule the activities on the trip so we knew exactly when we would do things.
We decided to ask friends what would be the best activities to do on the trip and listened to them.
We decided that we weren't sure if we even wanted to go on a trip.
Rita heard the last piece of cake calling her name.
What does the personification mean?
Rita was so hungry she ate all of the cake.
Rita thought cake would make a good treat.
Rita wanted the last piece of cake and was tempted by it.
Rita wasn't sure if she should eat the cake, but the cake told her to.
The snow storm swallowed the town.
What does the personification reveal?
There was a crazy amount of ice everywhere.
The snow covered the entire town.
The snow storm ate the houses.
The snow storm made it really good for sledding.
Sometimes I wish I were a celebrity, but I'm sure celebrities often wish for a life out of the spotlight. The grass isn't always greener on the other side.
What is the meaning of the idiom?
People always wish they are celebrities for fame.
The other option isn't always better.
Celebrities wish they weren't so famous and always in the spotlight.
There is always a better/greener option that people should chase.
Winter had wrapped a white blanket over the city.
What does the personification reveal?
Spring was finally coming.
It had snowed.
The buildings appeared brighter in the winter.
It was so cold that people needed blankets.
Marcy became a waterfall when she saw the D on her report card.
What does the metaphor reveal?
Marcy screamed.
Marcy began to cry.
Marcy poured water in her report card.
Marcy fell down.
The boy across the street has a heart as big as all outdoors.
What does the simile reveal?
The boy has an enlarged heart.
The boy is very selfish and mean.
The boy loves hiking and fishing.
The boy is very kind and giving.
His life was full of struggling that wore him down like a snowman in the spring.
What does the simile show?
His difficult life made him begin to literally melt.
The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days.
What does this metaphor show?
The girl's smile made other people happy.
When the girl smiled, the sun would rise.
The girl never smiled.
The girl's smile made other people unhappy.
The test had a million questions, and it took the students almost an hour to finish it.
What does the hyperbole show?
The test was short.
The test was long.
The test was difficult.
The test covered several topics.
The oranges were balls of sunlight in the seller's cart.
What does the metaphor show?
The oranges were very hot.
The oranges were bright and beautiful.
People liked to look at the oranges.
People were buying a lot of oranges.
The man's mother was as old as the hills, and he loved to hear her stories from the past.
What does the simile show?
His mother was not very old.
His mother was elderly.
His mother's stories were about life in the mountains.
He did not like spending time with his mother.
The small dog tugged on the taut leash. He did not walk so much as bound, his broad chest heaving through the tall grass like the bow of a ship splitting waves that closed just as quickly again behind him.
In the selection what does the simile "heaving through the tall grass like a the bow of a ship" mean?
The grass was moving fast like water.
The dog was running through the grass easily like a ship in water.
The grass was moving just like waves.
The dog was able to swim through the grass.
Ricky ran to the front door to see if his package arrived. He was so excited that he flew open the door. He didn’t even think about his dog, Shadow. Shadow darted out the door. He was down the street in a blink of the eye. Luckily, the mailman noticed the dog as it sprinted past him.
What does the underlined idiom mean?
It happened very quickly.
He was very tired.
His eyes blinked really fast.
His eyes were looking down the street.
The hyperbole "he's buried in a sea of paperwork" means
he is under the water
he is in an ocean of paper
he is lost at sea
he has a lot to do
The metaphor "laughter is the best medicine" means
you should laugh instead of see a doctor
laughter helps cure sadness or stress
laughter tastes like cough syrup
you don't need medicine if you watch funny videos
The simile "they fought like cats and dogs" means
they pretend to be animals
they are covered in fur
they are best friends
they don't get along
The simile "your explanation is as clear as mud" means
the explanation is easy to understand
the explanation is brown
the explanation is confusing
the explanation was literally muddy
The simile "watching the show was like watching grass grow" means
the show was exciting
the show was about nature
it was boring and slow
you can watch grass grow on t.v.
The idiom "hit the sack" means
go to the gym
punch a sack
go to sleep
get into a fight
The idiom "to get bent out of shape" means
get upset
become a human pretzel
form a circle with your body
become a squiggly line
What is the figurative meaning of the idiom "get the ball rolling"?
To roll a ball somewhere
To complete something
To get started
Jack used the idiom, "You're in the ballpark." What is the figurative meaning of this?
It means that you are nowhere near the right answer.
It means you are pretty close or accurate.
Racing against the clock figuratively means that________
You are in a rush or working with limited time.
You like clocks.
You have plenty of time to get things done.
What does it mean to "strike out" figuratively speaking?
To win at something
To fail at something
To get out in baseball
What is the meaning of this Metaphor?
"Time is money."
Time is unimportant.
Time is valuable.
Time is actual gold.
"Shaking like fall leaves on a tree, the student walked into the room."
What is the meaning of this simile?
The students are nervous.
The students are freezing.
The students are proud.
The students have climbed into the trees.
"You sound like an elephant when you walk."
What is the meaning of this simile?
You are very quiet.
You are very loud.
You are crazy.
You are confusing.
"The camera loves me!"
What is the meaning of this personification?
Photography is one of my hobbies.
I own an expensive camera.
Photos of me are always really good.
I like to visit art museums.
The car is a dinosaur, so we better buy a new one.
What is the meaning of the metaphor highlighted green?
The car is very old.
The car was truly made in prehistoric times.
The car is very new.
The car makes rude noises.
Elizabeth said it was no big deal to forgive her sister for their fight last week. "It's water under the bridge," she assured her.
What does this idiom mean?
Something no one wants to talk about.
This is more important than anything else.
A huge problem must be solved.
Something past no longer matters.
"We'll keep dancing until we die."
What does this hyperbole show?
We will keep dancing for as long as we can.
We will dance forever and ever.
We will keep dancing until we actually die.
We will dance for 5 minutes.
"I have loved you for a thousand years. . . And I'll love you for a thousand more."
What does this hyperbole show?
I have lived for literally a thousand years.
I have loved you for a long time and always will.
I don't love you.
I have loved you before I met you.
What do you think the meaning of this metaphor is?
"She is a walking dictionary."
She carried a dictionary with her everywhere.
She knew a lot of words.
She walks around a lot.
She is boring.
Why do people use figurative language?
To make their writing interesting and to create pictures
To structure their writing into paragraphs
Because Beyonce uses it in her songs.
To be grammatically correct.
The idiom "she is walking on eggshells" means...
She is learning how to walk.
She is trying not to upset anyone.
She is in the chicken coop.
She was pulling my leg.
What does the idiom mean?
She grabbed my leg and tugged on it.
She was joking with me.
She hurt my leg.
At the recital, Olivia's fingers danced over the keyboard.
What does the personification show?
Olivia was a weak piano player.
Olivia played the piano easily and beautifully.
Olivia didn't know how to play; she just pounded the keys.
The stars were diamonds in the nighttime sky.
What does the metaphor show?
The stars are expensive.
The stars were bright and sparkling.
The stars are not out tonight.
