Read the passage below. Which statement is an example of direct characterization of Joshua?

Joshua was a smart and intelligent boy. He always did his homework and studied hard. It showed up each time he took a test and aced it. When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down or make copies. He enjoyed going to each class and doing little jobs for his teachers.

What are the important elements of a quality Constructed Response (CRQ)?

Which of the following would be a good topic sentence if I were writing a paragraph about the dangers of smoking?

It started when they got to the bears. Peter felt tired and his stomach hurt. He dragged himself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were his favorite. Without much interest, Peter followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Peter knew he should be having fun at the zoo, but he just felt terrible and all he wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest him now. 

The Summary of the passage above is:

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

The Star Wars saga shows the struggle of Anakin Skywalker, who must choose between becoming a Jedi who fights for good, or joining the Dark Side in search of power.

"The deer population has grown tremendously in recent years. Each year at hunting season, hunters are able to help control the deer population and prevent many deer from starving."

What is the author's perspective in the passage above?

"Laura is the smart one...she gets As on everything. Kim is the athlete of the group. She plays every sport, and she’s good too. Ashley is the beauty, with that head of blonde hair and her killer smile. Zoe keeps everyone laughing - she’s our clown. And me, well, I’m not sure exactly what I am. I guess I’m like the glue that holds us all together."

This passage is told from what point of view?

Annotating while reading helps you to stay _______ and _______ while reading.

What is the effect in this sentence? "Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods."

Read the passage below about cause and effect.

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm.  His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.

CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well. What was the EFFECT?

Read the passage below and identify what is the author's purpose of writing this paragraph.

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.

Read the passage below:

A teacher and a doctor are both professionals who work with many people each day. Both jobs require a college degree, but doctors often have to go to school longer before they can begin working. While a teacher sees the same people each day, a doctor usually only sees the same person one or two times each year. Both jobs are well-respected and important to our lives.

What signal or transition word in the above passage shows that something is being compared?

Read the passage below.

A teacher and a doctor are both professionals who work with many people each day. Both jobs require a college degree, but doctors often have to go to school longer before they can begin working. While a teacher sees the same people each day, a doctor usually only sees the same person one or two times each year. Both jobs are well-respected and important to our lives.

What signal or transition word in the passage above shows that something is being contrasted?

What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

As Tai strummed the guitar, Charlesa looked at her with pride. For so long, Tai's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Charlesa, either. She sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tai had thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tai smiled, the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument, Charlesa smiled too. It had been worth it.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story above?

Read the passage.

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.

What is the main, or central, idea of the passage?

Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

The evidence below best matches which claim? Teachers stay late at work many times a week. Teachers plan and grade student work while they are home at night. Teachers spend many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week.

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.

The most exciting point of the story, a turning point for the plot; includes a change in the main character.

What is the text structure of the following paragraph?

When a person ingests caffeine, whether in the form of a cup of coffee or tea, a caffeinated soda, or even a piece of dark chocolate, the drug begins to take effect almost immediately. First, caffeine enters the bloodstream through the membranes of the stomach and small intestine. It is then metabolized by the liver, which breaks it down into other chemicals. Within fifteen minutes of consumption, most people begin to feel the effects of caffeine, which can include increased heart rate and feelings of alertness or well-being. Within six hours of consumption, about half of the original dose of the drug will have been eliminated from the body. This is why some people drink a second cup of coffee in the afternoon.

Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

What is the text structure of the following paragraph? The camels are called the "ships of the desert". They are used to carry people and loads from one place to another. They have a huge hump on their body where they store their fat. They can live without water for many days.

Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.

Which pronoun in the sentence is an object pronoun? Our teacher told us about the museum before we went there.

What is the antecedent of the pronoun "them" in the following sentence? The students asked Mrs. Wilson to help them.

The pronoun in this sentence is vague. Who could "her" possibly refer to in this sentence? Miss Havisham lives with Estella in her mansion.

Choose the correct pronoun: (Him, he) and I helped visitors around the auditorium.

Identify the main idea in the following passage.

 Our early ancestors were hunter-gatherers who obtained food by hunting and by searching for edible wild plants. They needed strong bones, including large, strong jaws that enabled them to eat tough, uncooked foods. When our ancestors developed agriculture, however, their diet changed. They began growing plants, such as grains and beans, and raising animals for food; they also started cooking their foods, making them softer and easier to chew. Consequently, the human skeleton underwent radical changes. Over time, the human jaw became smaller and changed shape. Other bones also evolved, becoming lighter, especially in the joints, as a result of both dietary changes and a less active lifestyle.

As an actor, it is your job to deliver lines in a realistic way. However, you must first memorize them.

To begin, handwrite your lines, copying them exactly and focusing on every word. Then, record yourself reading them out loud and play them back repeatedly. You can listen while doing other activities. Next, cover the lines with a scrap of paper, say them, and check them.

Finally, ask someone to "run" your lines with you. Have the person hold the script and read the other roles as you recite your lines. Move around, experiment with your delivery, and allow yourself to make mistakes. Now, you are ready to perform!

Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

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The males of the Cervidae (deer) family, such as elk, moose, deer, and caribou, grow antlers on their heads. Caribou are the only species in which the females also have antlers. Antlers are branched structures made of bone. Most antlered animals shed them annually in the fall or winter and then grow new antlers in the spring. Horns, unlike antlers, don't fall off but continue to grow throughout the animal's life. Further, horns aren't branched, nor are they made entirely of bone. Horns contain a bony core that is covered with a sheath of keratin, similar to the material of fingernails. Horned animals, which include sheep, cows, bison, and goats, are in the Bovidae family. In many Bovidae species, both females and males have horns.

Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

Read the passage and then answer the question.

For much of United States history, women did not have the same rights as men. Once a woman married, in most states she lost control over her property. If she earned money, it belonged to her husband. A woman's status was largely determined by her husband's. For example, a woman often was only regarded highly if people thought well of her husband. Many people had to work hard to change the laws and attitudes toward women. Women got the right to vote in 1920, after more than seventy years of effort. Still, American women do not have complete equality. There are fewer women than men in Congress, and on average women make less money. Around the world, there is still work to do before women and men are treated equally.

What is the meaning of status as used in the passage?

Trial by jury is the best way to determine the guilt or innocence of an accused criminal.

Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.