What is an effect?

Which effect involves a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty?

Which effect involves a feeling of excitement, waiting eagerly for something you know is going to happen?

Which effect is a feeling of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune?

Which effect is a feeling of being puzzled or unsure due to unanswered questions?

Which effect means a feeling of mental or emotional strain or stress?

What effect do these sentences create?

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow that hinted at secrets waiting to be uncovered. A soft breeze whispered through the trees, carrying the faint sound of laughter and music from the distant gathering. With each passing moment, the air grew thicker with promise, as if something extraordinary was just around the corner.

What effect do these sentences create?

Shadows danced along the cobblestone path, obscuring the figure that stood just beyond the flickering streetlamp. A low, melodic hum drifted through the air, tantalizing yet elusive, like a half-remembered dream. As she stepped closer, the unmistakable scent of damp earth and hidden secrets wrapped around her, urging her to uncover what lay hidden in the darkness.

What effect do these sentences create?

She sat alone on the weathered bench, her eyes glistening with unshed tears as memories played like a slideshow in her mind. The world around her bustled with laughter and warmth, but she felt like a ghost, drifting through moments that no longer belonged to her. In her hands, she clutched a frayed photograph, a bittersweet reminder of joy now overshadowed by an aching solitude.

What effect do these sentences create?

The door creaked slowly, revealing a darkness that seemed to swallow the faint light from the hallway. Heart pounding, she strained to hear the faintest sound, the silence stretching out like a taut wire, ready to snap. Just as she took a hesitant step forward, a chilling whisper echoed from within, sending shivers down her spine and leaving her breathless with dread.

What effect do these sentences create?

The clash of steel rang through the air, each strike sending shockwaves rippling across the battlefield. Soldiers exchanged grim looks, their breath hitching as they braced for the next wave of enemy forces surging toward them. As the ground trembled beneath their feet, a deep silence fell for a heartbeat, leaving only the thundering of their hearts and the distant roar of impending conflict.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The warm summer air smelled of freshly cut grass.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The streets glistened like shiny ornaments after the rain.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The flashing blue lights from the police cruiser lit up our dark house.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The salty chips made his tongue water.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

Ice crackled and pinged against the family room window like a baseball striking a bat.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The music shook and vibrated the walls like the tail of a rattlesnake.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The prickly feathers of the boat stuck to my neck.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The puppy's nose was dry like sandpaper.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The television buzzed as it shut off, and the furnace sighed one last time before the house fell silent.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The baking cake filled the kitchen with the aroma of vanilla.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The cinnamon-scented candle reminded me of the Big Red gum my father chewed.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The cows went out to graze in the dark green rolling pastures.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The slivered moon sat in the sky like an old fingernail clipping.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The beach air smelled of seaweed and salt.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The heavy guilt felt like an x-ray vest draped across our legs.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The sand was hot and grainy like my morning grits.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

She popped sweet, juicy strawberries into her mouth.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

The sour lemonade cooled him down.

Which sensory detail is used in the sentence?

Wind swirled around our beach house whistling loudly to a terrible tune.

A carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence

The writer's position/opinion on a problem or issue

The reasons and evidence that help prove the claim

Statements made to explain a belief

A specific reference that is used to support a claim

Which of these would be considered reliable evidence?

To follow the reasoning of an argument

Statements that addresses opposing/opposite viewpoints

To decide whether or not an argument makes sense or is convincing

What should you have in order to have a valid argument?

If an argument is convincing, it means

Which of these is a step used to trace an argument?

Which of these is a step used to evaluate an argument?

If I was making an argument for keeping zoos open, what could a piece of evidence be?

If I was making an argument for keeping SeaWorld in business, what counterargument could I address?

the main position or statement on a topic, issue, event, or idea

the use of reasons and evidence to support a position and make it convincing

reasons, evidence, and elaboration that strengthen a claim or make it convincing

 supporting idea for why a claim is convincing

facts, including statistics, reports, research, physical proof, quotes

a claim that refutes or attempts to disprove a certain claim

a response to a counterclaim explaining why it’s wrong or not convincing

a statement that cannot be proven to be true

a statement that can be proven to be true

how the evidence supports a reason and the thesis/claim

not based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions

based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions

trusted, reliable provider of accurate information

a reference to (or acknowledgement of) a source of information

unclear statements in an argument

reasons that do not directly relate to or support the claim

statements that are too broad to be accurate

minor characters play a small part in the story

A well developed, complex character is

This type of character has layers

What type of conflict involves a struggle between a character and an outside force?

Which type of conflict is characterized by a character's struggle with their own emotions or thoughts?

In a story where a character is fighting against a societal norm or law, what type of conflict is this?

When a character is stranded on a deserted island and must survive, what type of conflict are they facing?

Identify the type of conflict in a story where the main character is dealing with guilt over a past action.

What type of conflict is present when a character must overcome a fear of speaking in public?

In a story where a character is battling a severe storm to reach safety, what type of conflict is depicted?

Which type of conflict is shown when a character is trying to break free from societal expectations to pursue their dreams?

What type of conflict is occurring when a character must decide between telling the truth and protecting a friend's feelings?

In a story where a protagonist is fighting against a corrupt government, what type of conflict is this?

When a character is struggling to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, what type of conflict are they facing?

Identify the type of conflict in a story where a character is torn between loyalty to their family and their personal beliefs.

What type of conflict is depicted when a character is trying to escape from a villain?

In a story where a character is challenging a cultural tradition, what type of conflict are they facing?

Which type of conflict is present when a character is struggling with a decision that could change their life?

What type of conflict is illustrated when a character must overcome their fear of heights to save someone they love?

In a narrative where a protagonist is struggling to change a flawed legal system, what type of conflict are they encountering?

When a character is faced with a moral dilemma, choosing between right and wrong, what type of conflict does this represent?

What type of conflict is depicted when a character must choose between their personal desires and their duties to their family?

In a narrative where a character is confronting their own prejudices, what type of conflict are they experiencing?

When a character is fighting to protect their home from being destroyed by a natural disaster, what type of conflict is this?

Kelly knows that she saw her friend, Kimmy, steal a pair of earrings and that she should tell someone. However, Kelly is her friend, and she doesn't want her to get into trouble.

Which type of conflict applies to this story?

Two candidates are running for mayor. Only one can win.

Which type of conflict applies to this story?

A group of divers is trapped in an underwater cave when a giant octopus swims into the only exit.

Which type of conflict applies to this story?

Phillip knows he should finish his book report, but his friends are going to the beach and he wants to join them.

Which type of conflict applies to this story?

Sam refuses to wear the school uniform and is sent home for the day.

Which type of conflict applies to this story?

An astronaut discovers an alien creature on the moon that refuses to let him return to earth.

Which type of conflict applies to this story?

Alone on a sailboat in the Pacific Ocean, Melanie must survive a typhoon and make it back to the mainland.

Which type of conflict applies to this story?

Joanna wins a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school, but she isn't sure she wants to go because she is afraid she will miss her friends.

Which type of conflict applies to this story?

Rosa wants to play on the school football team, buy school rules say only boys can play football.

Which type of conflict applies to this story?

Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower; 
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay. 
What is the central theme of this poem?

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

Dora the explorer is an educational show for kids.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and we are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

Most people already know they should eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. It is also important to get exercise. It is equally important to get enough sleep at night.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in danger of having crazy fans.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometimes he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

What makes a good summary? (choose all that apply)

Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?

When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.

The Summary of this passage is:

Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.

The Summary of this passage is:

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 this passage is:

Right now Jason was playing right field. He really wanted to play third base. Earlier this year, coach had put him in left field and second base in a game, but never at third base. Once in practice, coach let him play third base, but he kept missing ground balls. When he did stop one, he made a bad throw to first base. Maybe if he kept practicing, Jason would be good enough to play third base. That was his dream.

The Summary of this passage is:

For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.

The Summary of this passage is:

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. It will be the 20th year of the World Cup. Brazil was chosen in October of 2007 to host the 2014 competition. Earlier in the year, South America had been chosen as the continent for the contest. Brazil was the only country to put in a bid. This is the second time Brazil will host the World Cup. The country hosted it in 1950. It is the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978, when Argentina hosted. No other South American country has hosted the World Cup more than once.

The summary of this passage is:

Which detail from the second paragraph would be most important to include in a summary of this passage?

April's parents were dog breeders and their kennels were often filled with a litter of puppies. April helped care for the dogs by bathing them and giving them the best food and water.

April's class had also been learning how to care for animals in their science lessons, so she was thrilled when her teacher announced a field trip to an animal shelter. The shelter manager, Rachel, led the class into the kennel area where dogs and cats sat along opposite walls of the building. April was stunned by what she saw. Some dogs looked like they had been starved before coming to the shelter.

"What happened to these dogs?" April asked.

"These dogs are here because their owners did not care for them properly," Rachel replied. "We try to keep the animals healthy so they can go to good homes. If you know someone who wants to adopt a pet, please tell them about our shelter."

April decided to take action and she printed flyers with information about the shelter. April's parents handed them out to people who bought their puppies. The following day April received permission to post a flyer at her school. That afternoon, April received a phone call at home.

"Hi, April, this is Rachel. I wanted to thank you for creating flyers for the shelter. Our adoptions have already started to increase!"

"You're welcome! I just wanted to help rescue the puppies."

Which of the below statements best summarizes the passage?

April's parents were dog breeders and their kennels were often filled with a litter of puppies. April helped care for the dogs by bathing them and giving them the best food and water.

April's class had also been learning how to care for animals in their science lessons, so she was thrilled when her teacher announced a field trip to an animal shelter. The shelter manager, Rachel, led the class into the kennel area where dogs and cats sat along opposite walls of the building. April was stunned by what she saw. Some dogs looked like they had been starved before coming to the shelter.

"What happened to these dogs?" April asked.

"These dogs are here because their owners did not care for them properly," Rachel replied. "We try to keep the animals healthy so they can go to good homes. If you know someone who wants to adopt a pet, please tell them about our shelter."

April decided to take action and she printed flyers with information about the shelter. April's parents handed them out to people who bought their puppies. The following day April received permission to post a flyer at her school. That afternoon, April received a phone call at home.

"Hi, April, this is Rachel. I wanted to thank you for creating flyers for the shelter. Our adoptions have already started to increase!"

"You're welcome! I just wanted to help rescue the puppies."

Turn over a bag of potato chips. Is the label interesting? A simple food recipe may use several ingredients. These come from the soil and from chemistry labs around the world. Surprises also show up in the labels on clothing and other products. Look at the label on a package of lipstick. The tube seems small and shiny, but inside lipstick there is soap, oil, fish scales, and wax!

Which is the best way to summarize this passage?

San Francisco is located on the coast of California in an area often called the Bay Area. The weather is generally very mild, seldom getting really cold or really hot. Its mild climate is one reason many people live there. It seldom snows in San Francisco and generally does not get below freezing during the winter. Even in the middle of summer, temperatures may be in the mid 80s with a cool breeze from the bay keeping the weather very comfortable.

The summary of this passage is:

Mia is writing an essay to convince her classmates to participate in the school's recycling program. What is Mia's purpose in writing this persuasive essay?

William, Ethan, and Oliver are participating in a poetry competition. What is the main goal of William when writing his poem?

While reading a historical fiction novel about the French Revolution, what is the author's purpose for Oliver, Emma, and Evelyn?

Why would Luna write an instructional manual for assembling a bookshelf?

Rohan is reading a biography of a famous person. What is the author's purpose in writing this biography?

Noah, Avery, and Abigail are discussing the main objective of an author when writing a scientific research paper. What is the main objective they should focus on?

While reading a fantasy novel in their book club, Luna, Priya, and Charlotte discuss the author's purpose. What is the author's purpose in a fantasy novel?

Why did Priya write a personal narrative about her summer vacation?

Isla, Grace, and Evelyn are discussing the purpose of an author writing a textbook. Can you identify the author's purpose in this scenario?

Nothing is more effective in putting a stop to neighborhood crime than the neighborhood watch. All you have to do is pay attention. If you are looking out your front window and you see something suspicious, like a person crawling through a neighbor's window, call the police. If each house on the block participates, over 100 eyes would be watching the block at all times, much better than any police department can do. So, pay attention, and together, we can put a stop to neighborhood crime.

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing this paragraph?

"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"

The author's view point about recess is that...

"When students wear uniforms to school, an interesting benefit takes place. They no longer stand out based on their clothing. So, they learn how to stand out in other ways. They focus on classroom achievement. They also participate more in sports and clubs. Students learn to value achievement more than appearance."

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S REASON FOR WRITING THIS?

Giving makes you happy and healthy. According to a study conducted by the National Institute of Health, interesting things happen when people give to charity. A part of the brain associated with pleasure is activated. giving also releases endorphins, producing a feeling of happiness. Giving is also linked to good health. This is probably because generous people enjoy decreased stress.

THE AUTHOR WOULD MOST LIKELY AGREE THAT:

I wonder who invented putting water into plastic bottles? Water bottles are disposable which means that they can be thrown away. Landfills are overflowing with garbage because people are too lazy to fill a reusable cup with water. Recycling has been set up, but many people do not recycle all of the water bottles that they use. The earth is being polluted with all the used water bottles.

What is the author's perspective?

Sally has been very athletic her whole life. She played catch with her dad when she was little and ran around with her mom and brothers every weekend. She has always loved shooting hoops after school or practicing her golf swing. Sports come so easily to her; she is practically the star of

every team at school. When she participates in gym class, she impresses her teacher. That's why she gets confused when she hears other students complain about gym class.

How would gym class seem from Sally's point of view?

My head felt heavy, and I wanted to lay it down. My eyelids drooped, and I almost dropped my pencil. One of my friends dropped her notebook loudly, and we all turned to look. I didn't do my homework, so I was a little confused about the lesson and stopped paying attention years ago. I

looked outside and wished I was in one of the cars speeding by instead of this prison. The room was so boring, and the teacher's voice droned on and on. I stared at the dull gray floor tile and blackboard filled with dust. How many more hours until lunch?

How does this student's point of view affect the description of the classroom?