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  • You are reading a Snoopy comic. Purpose?
    inform
    persuade
    pie
    entertain
  • What does the word contrast mean?
    outline
    tell how things are different
    judge
    tell how things are the same
  • What does the word support mean?
    give your opinion on a topic
    tell all about it, how, who, why, and what
    give examples, prove it, back it up
    outline and break into steps
  • What is the theme of the Tortoise and the Hare?
    being fast means you always win
    you should give up if you are the slowest
    slow and steady wins the race
    winning isn't everything
  • Johnnie's father says, "I understand that you did not forget the poor today." What did he mean?
    He saw the mice eat the cakes Johnnie took.
    Johnnie didn't eat all of his food.
    He saw Johnnie give money to a homeless man.
    Johnnie wrote a note to his friend.
  • The underlying meaning or lesson being taught in a story is called the ______________.
    Setting
    Mood
    Conflict
    Theme
  • Some animals have favorite foods. Elephants will climb a mountain for berries. Purpose?
    inform
    pie
    entertain
    persuade
  • 6th graders go to Spring Creek. 7th G's go to Centennial. Both go to school. Text structure?
    sequence
    cause and effect
    description
    compare and contrast
  • The new boy didn't talk a lot & looked down when the teacher called on him. What can you infer?
    He is shy.
    He is kind.
    He is mean.
    He is funny.
  • This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
    setting
    characters
    problem
    solution
  • I stayed outside in the sun, then I went inside, then I saw I had a sunburn. Text structure?
    problem solution
    description
    cause and effect
    compare contrast
  • Comparison of two unlike things that do not include like or as.
    metaphor
    hyperbole
    simile
    alliteration
  • Dairy cows make milk, which is used for cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. Author's purpose?
    pie
    persuade
    inform
    entertain
  • The main idea is the most important part of a story.
    False
    True
  • What kind of dog can jump higher than a house? Any kind...houses cannot jump. What purpose?
    convince
    persuade
    inform
    entertain
  • The fairy flew to the scary forest at night. This is an example of the:
    Setting
    Theme
    Main idea
    Plot
  • What does infer mean?
    prove it
    give examples
    read between the lines
    outline
  • Does Miss Isaacson believe in you?
    100%
    Absolutely
    True
    Yes
  • Dogs are better than cats. They can do tricks. Cats just sleep. Dogs are better. Purpose?
    persuade
    entertain
    pie
    inform
  • What might the theme of the Lion King be?
    Good triumphs over evil
    Payback is good
    Scar is evil
    Simba is brave
  • If you see someone with an umbrella you can infer:
    They can fly like Mary Poppins
    They are scared of sunlight.
    It is going to rain.
    They are nice.
  • My car is a 2000 silver Honda Insight with 90,000 miles. What text structure is this?
    Cause and Effect
    Description
    Compare and Contrast
    Sequence
  • What do you call a picture or idea that stands for something else?
    prediction
    symbol
    sign
    inference
  • This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
    setting
    solution
    characters
    problem
  • Which of the following would make the best theme for a short story?
    It is easy to prepare a quick, healthful meal.
    Some types of snakes can be poisonous.
    Kindness, in the long run, will be rewarded.
    Many tall buildings sway a little in the wind.
  • Comparison of two unlike things that use like or as is called_________.
    metaphor
    hyperbole
    simile
    personification
  • Dear Editor, the litter in the park is a problem, so there need to be more trash cans. Purpose?
    Entertain
    PIE
    Inform
    Persuade
  • John is a better student than his brother Peter. We can infer that:
    Peter likes to study.
    John gets better grades.
    John does not study.
    Peter gets better grades.
  • On the side of a cereal box, they have listed the ingredients and nutritional value. Purpose?
    inform
    persuade
    pie
    entertain
  • To tell fact from opinion, I should ask myself
    Does my teacher know the answer?
    What do I think?
    Do I agree?
    Can it be proven?
  • This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
    setting
    characters
    problem
    solution
  • What does the word compare mean?
    read between the lines
    tell all the ways they are similar
    create
    tell all the ways they are not alike
  • Which of the following sentences might be the theme of a story?
    Pesticides are used less often today than they once were.
    Dublin makes an interesting setting for a story.
    In 1998, Winnie was in her first year of college.
    Honesty is the essential foundation of a relationship.
  • A presidential candidate is speaking at a fair. What is the purpose?
    Inform
    Entertain
    Persuade
    Eat a funnelcake
  • You are watching an advertisement for a new toy on TV. What is the author's purpose?
    pie
    persuade
    entertain
    inform
  • Ugh!" Jay yelled as he pushed his homework away. Jay was feeling ____ with his assignment.
    pleased
    frustrated
    happy
    embarrassed
  • You look in an atlas to find out where San Diego is located. What is the purpose?
    persuade
    expository
    entertain
    inform
  • Don't judge a book by its cover is an example of ___________.
    setting
    conflict
    theme
    mood
  • It was obvious that Krista felt ____ because her face turned red when everyone laughed at her.
    angry
    happy
    shy
    embarrassed
  • Because I had a sunburn, I put some aloe on it. What text structure?
    compare
    cause and effect
    problem and solution
    sequence
  • The theme is directly stated by the author.
    True
    False
  • This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
    solution
    setting
    problem
    characters
  • What does summarize mean?
    give the most important details about it
    break it down into steps
    tell every detail about it
    find text evidence
  • John is a better basketball player than his brother Peter. We can infer that:
    John gets better scores.
    Peter gets better scores.
    Peter likes to play basketball.
    John does not like to play basketball.
  • Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore is an example of:
    onomatopoeia
    simile
    alliteration
    personification
  • What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
    What is one important detail?
    What is the main event?
    Who is the main character?
    What point is the author trying to make?