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