It takes_____________to deal with a temper tantrum.

You can turn _____ at the next stop sign.

I like BTS. _____ new song is so good.

_________ the best band in the world.

________ is evidence that aliens exist.

My backpack is right ___________.

________ favorite holiday is Halloween.

The ________________ in a fiction story are the people, creatures, or animals.

The _______ is the time and place that the story takes place.

What is plot?

What is the struggle or problem in the story?

The narrator is the person who...

A story that is told using pronouns such as me, my, I, we, or us.

A story that is told using pronouns such as he, they, she, them, and him where the narrator knows the internal thoughts and feelings of just 1 character.

In the summer during the day would be an example of the _____________ of a story.

Which is the correct order of a story plot?

What part of plot is the introduction or background to a story?

The turning point is also known as the ________________.

The way that the conflict or problem is solved is the __________ of the story.

Who is the main character in the story?

The message/life lesson in the story that the author conveys to the reader is called...

What does the word narrative mean?

What type of conflict would this passage be an example of?

"Alex was so tired. He hadn't slept all night. He couldn't wait to get to the office and make himself a nice, warm cup of coffee in the breakroom. When he got there, he realized it was his turn to reset the coffee machine the night before and he forgot! He was so angry with himself"

Caden knew how to spell big words, and he knew what the

words meant. When he took the vocabulary test in class last week, he was the first kid in the class to finish. He turned it in quickly and didn’t check his work. When the teacher told him his grade, Caden’s face turned bright red. He had failed. She told him that he could retake it. Caden took his time and checked his work. When the teacher gave him his grade, it was a perfect score, just like he wanted.

Who are the characters in this story?

The villain in the story.

a conflict a character has on the inside; a struggle with choice, decision, or emotion

What is a possible theme for The Three Little Pigs?

Green turtles live in the ocean. People used to hunt them to make turtle soup, as well as for their meat. They also were hunted because people wanted to use their skin for leather. As a result, the green turtle population is much lower than it used to be.

What is the text structure?

The text structure that discusses what is specifically being described is ______________.

Arizona is home to one of the world's greatest natural wonders, the Grand Canyon. About 5 million people visit Grand Canyon National Park each year. The Grand Canyon formed over 3 to 6 million years ago by the rushing waters of the Colorado River. Even more, it reaches about one mile deep!

The Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs. The T-Rex ate its prey whole. It even crushed and swallowed the bones. The T-Rex was so big that it could eat up to 500 pounds of meat in one bite. The T-Rex lived in North America. It has been extinct for 65 million years.

Arizona was the last land continental state to become part of the United States. Officially, Arizona became the 48th state in 1912. Since 1919, Arizona's beautiful Grand Canyon has been attracting tourists. Recently, Arizona celebrated its 100th birthday on February 14, 2012.

The text structure that shows events taking place over time or gives steps is... 

Which text structure might use words like SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, BOTH, ALIKE, ON THE OTHER HAND, COMMON

What's worse than a giraffe with a sore throat? A crocodile with rotting teeth! Crocodiles get food stuck in their teeth but don't have a way of cleaning them. When crocodiles need a dental cleaning, they open their mouths and allow the Egyptian plover bird to fly in. The plovers will eat the food stuck on the croc's teeth making it a win-win animal friendship!

When the author explains why something happens or explains the effects of something, what text structure are they using?

The Northern White Rhinoceros is an endangered species. There are only three of these creatures still alive on Earth, and they're all in captivity in Kenya! Due to extensive hunting, the northern white rhino population has greatly shrunk. Much of this hunting was due to the misconception that a rhinoceros' horn contained a cure for cancer.

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This text structure explains "how are things in the text similar or different."

Are you ever excited to put on a program just added to Netflix? Yet, as soon as you select the streaming title, you begin to see a slow buffering percentage tick across the screen. No, not again! The error message indicates it doesn't detect an internet connection. One way to troubleshoot, is to check your router & reset it. Hopefully, that does the trick!

A moon is a natural satellite of a planet. There is only one moon which orbits Earth. Unlike us, there are other planets in our solar system which have multiple moons. Mars has two moons, named Phobos and Deimos. Even more outrageous, Jupiter has a whopping total of 67 moons.

Sea otters are the only marine mammals that don't rely on blubber to stay warm, but they stay busy hunting. Sea otters have the densest fur of any creature on the planet. A sea otter's impenetrable under-fur has about 1 million hairs per square inch; a dog's coat, in comparison, has about 60,000 hairs in the same space and a human has about 2,200 strands.

a great exaggeration to create emphasis or effect

an expression that doesn’t exactly mean what the words say

when two things are compared using like or as

a comparison in which one thing is said to be another

“Food?” Chris inquired, popping out of his seat like a toaster strudel.

The typical teenage boy’s room is a disaster area.

He's as skinny as a toothpick!

The smoke was cotton balls billowing from the chimney.

BAM! The door shut behind me. This is an example of ......

Read the following sentences:

Todd's brother would not stop teasing him. Todd was so agitated by his brother that he had tears in his eyes and grunted in anger.

Which word is an antonym for the word agitated as it is used in the sentence above?

Read these sentences:

Jamie shouts, "Hooray!" when she realizes her birthday is today. She starts jumping up and down and is very boisterous. Her mother tells her to try to be calm as she waits for the cake to finish baking.

Which word is a synonym for the word boisterous as it is used in the sentence above?

What pair of words have almost the same meaning?

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

What is a synonym for the underlined word?

The answers on your test were accurate so you got a 100!

What is an antonym of before?

Pick the pair of antonyms:

HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall:  We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week.  They are fantastic pets and you will enjoy having one!  They are only $17.99 this week.  Come and buy yours today before they're all gone!

What is the author's purpose of this writing?

A boy asks his father, "Dad, are bugs good to eat?"

"That's disgusting - don't talk about things like that over dinner, " the dad replies.

After dinner the father asks, "Now, son, what did you want to ask me?"

"Oh, nothing," the boy says. "There was a bug in your soup, now it's gone."

What is the author's purpose of this writing?

Documentaries, non-fiction books, history/science books, news articles, recipes, and biographies are examples of :

The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 

What is the author's purpose of this writing?

Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less! This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836 

Which line best expressess the author's main purpose?

It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.

What is the author's purpose?

"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?

What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

What is the meaning of point of view?

Authors of stories in this genre are often retelling the story, and because of this, the story may change slightly each time it is retold.

Writing that is true, informative and factual.

Made up stories about events that could happen.

Stories with magic, monsters, and other imaginary elements.

Stories based on real events with fictional characters.

Suspenseful stories based around a problem that is solved at the end of the story.

Stories about the future, space, aliens, and technology.

Stories about a person written by another person.

Writing that creates emotion; it usually has rhythm and rhyme.

Stories about a person written by that person.

"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.

Which best represents the theme or moral?

Read the story. You can use the magnifying tool to make it larger!

Which answer is the best summary of the story?

Read the story. You can use the magnifying tool to make it larger!

Which of the following details would be best to include in a summary of this story?

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 Paul's Pizza Place with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.

The best summary of this passage is:

The _____ identifies what the topic of an article or book will be about.

Bold and Italicized words are important because

An author would use this diagram to

A _____ tells the reader specific information in relation to a photograph or illustration within a text

The _____ divides a text into sections and explains what each section will be about.

What is this an example of?

What is the purpose of previewing text features?

This is an example of a [blank].

Where would you go to find the names of all chapters in a book, and the pages on which each starts?

Ms. Kersey doesn't quite understand what is happening in a picture in her book. How can she find an explanation?

What is the purpose of these headings and subheadings?

Everyone should play a sport. Which word makes this statement an opinion?

What words are clues that something might be an opinion?

“Old journals and diaries tell us that many European settlers came to America to escape danger, hunger, and poverty. Others came to just to start a new life. Historical records show that some were even criminals, and were sent to the new world as punishment.” These sentences are examples of ...

“The aquarium is the best place to go when it is hot outside. It is air-conditioned, you can get ice-cream at the snack bar, and you can learn about animals while you cool down. It’s way better than the pool.” Which of the following statements is true about these sentences?

Which of these statements is a fact?

Which root means water?

An elephant's hearing is so acute that it can detect a mouse's footsteps.

Here, the terrain was grassy and hilly as far as the eye could see.

When pursued by a hungry lioness, a wildebeest runs faster than a racehorse.

Joshua was an apprentice , a learner in the trade, before he became a shipbuilder himself.

All of our plants withered and almost died when no one watered them while we were away all month.

"Pardon me, " said Andrea huffily-she can be pretty touchy- "for suggesting such a ridiculous thing."

Benjamin ate three pieces of cake and two scoops of ice cream. An hour later, his stomach felt queasy and he decided to lie down for awhile.

The boy was preoccupied by the pretty flowers along the way.

Dana drove around the track nimbly. The other drivers could not keep up with her.

What is the definition of main idea?

Supporting details....

Poison ivy and poison oak are woody plants that grow in almost any habitat and are very similar in appearance. Both poison oak and poison ivy have berrylike fruit and brown stems. But poison ivy acts more like a vine than a bush and can grow high in trees. The fruit of poison ivy is gray and smooth. On the other hand, poison oak acts more like a bush than a vine. The fruit of poison oak is hairy instead of smooth.

How are poison ivy and poison oak similar?

Martin’s little brother looked at the new bike a bit apprehensively. “Are you sure I won’t get hurt?” he asked Martin. Martin replied, “Oh, you might fall once or twice, but you’ll be okay. Just wear your helmet.” Martin’s little brother looked up at him, “And you will hold onto it so it doesn’t fall over?” Martin nodded. From this excerpt, what can the reader infer?