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Reading Skill: Make Predictions
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Mr. Howell was driving to
work. As he backed out the
driveway, a nail went into
one of his tires. Air slowly
began to leak out. What will
happen next?
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The soccer game was tied 2-2
with 3 minutes left to play.
The home team got fouled.
Jessica had a chance for a
free kick. She focused and
kicked the ball hard. What
will happen next?
Sample Question:
The movie starts at 7:30 pm, but Robert doesn't get off work until 7:45pm
and his boss is very particular about the employees sticking to the
schedule. Robert wants to see this movie tonight; none of the other shows
sound even half as good as this movie! What do you predict Robert will
do?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Choose a movie time that is later.
Ask the manager to hold the movie until he gets there.
Ask his boss if he can leave early.
Choose a different movie to see.
Literary Analysis:
Plot Elements
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Exposition: Introduces
characters, setting, and
basic situation
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Conflict: The story’s
central problem
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Rising Action: Events that
increase the tension
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Climax: Turning point
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Falling Action: Events
that decrease the tension
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Resolution: The final
outcome of the story,
related to conflict
Sample Questions:
A.
Match the terms to their definitions.
● Exposition
_____
● Conflict
_____
● Rising Action
● Climax
● Falling Action
● Resolution
_____
_____
_____
_____
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
The moment of the greatest
tension in the story; the turning
point.
The central problem in the story,
between the protagonist and
another force or character.
The events that decrease the
tension after the climax.
The final outcome of the story,
related to the conflict.
The events that increase the
tension of the story.
The portion of the story that
introduces characters, setting,
and the basic situation.
Literary Analysis:
Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction
Sample Question:
Which of the following is true about fiction and nonfiction?
A. Fiction and nonfiction are usually both made up.
B. In fiction, a story is made up, and in nonfiction, the text tells about something
that is true.
C. In fiction, the text tells something that is true, and in nonfiction, the story is
made up.
D. Fiction and nonfiction are usually both based on true events.
Grammar:
Nouns
Nouns
name
people,
places,
things,
and
ideas!
Sample Questions:
Which of the following sentences is properly capitalized?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Chrissy and grace are Both sleeping upstairs on davenberry lane.
Chrissy and Grace are both sleeping upstairs on Davenberry Lane.
Chrissy and Grace are both Sleeping upstairs on DavenBerry lane.
chrissy and Grace are both sleeping upstairs on Davenberry lane.
Which of the following sentences uses plural nouns correctly?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The children put the cookes in boxes and wrapped them for the secretarys.
The children put the cookies in boxs and wrapped them for the secretaries.
The children put the cookies in boxes and wrapped them for the secretaries.
The children put the cookys in boxies and wrapped them for the secretary’s.
Reading Skill: Fact and Opinion
Sample Questions:
A(n) ______________ is a statement that can be proven and
is often confirmed by checking a source like an encyclopedia.
A(n) ____________ is something that expresses someone’s
beliefs and often uses clue words such as believe or think.
Literary Analysis: Author’s Perspective and Tone
Sample Questions:
What is an author’s perspective?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The viewpoint from which the author writes.
The background research an author does to check his or her facts.
The time and place in which a work (story, report, etc.) is set.
The feeling or atmosphere that the work creates for the reader.
We watched a video in class that showed the difference between formal and informal
tone in writing and speaking. The guy wearing a tuxedo and bowtie was very
__________. He used precise words and did not abbreviate anything. The guy in the
red sweater was more casual and used an _________ tone. He used some slang and
common language while speaking more conversationally.
Literary Analysis: Symbolism
Sample Question:
Think back to the story “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros, the protagonist Rachel is
forced to wear a dirty, stretched-out red sweater that the teacher assumes is hers
but is actually not. What does that sweater represent for Rachel?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Happiness
Jealousy
Embarrassment
Poverty
Grammar:
Personal and
Possessive
Pronouns
Interrogative and Indefinite
Pronouns
Sample Questions:
A _______________ is a word that takes the place of a noun or other pronoun.
What type of pronoun does the following sentence contain?
Someone is bringing donations to the toy drive later.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Interrogative
Indefinite
Personal
Possessive
Word Study: Roots and Affixes
Roots:
-sequ-/-secto follow
-pel-/-pulto drive
-mens-/-metto measure
-scrib-/-scripto write
-temportime
-clinto lean
-migrto move
prebeexindisrecom-
Prefixes:
before
to make
out
not
opposite of
do again
with, together
-ation
-able
Suffixes:
condition of being
capable of
Sample Questions:
As used in the word “compulsion”,
what is the definition of the root
word -pul- or -pel-?
A.
B.
C.
D.
to wander
to drive
to be with
to lean
Which of the following prefixes
means “before”?
A. unB. preC. disD. ex-
Reading Skill: Make Inferences
Sample Questions:
Betty woke up with a strange feeling in her stomach.
Today was her first day of school! What if her teacher didn’t
like her? What if the other kids in her class made fun of her?
Discuss:
How is Betty feeling?
How do you know? (What clues from the story helped you to infer her feelings?)
Literary Analysis: Characterization
Sample Questions:
What is characterization?
A. A list of characters from the story
B. The way writers develop characters and reveal their traits
C. The reasons behind characters thoughts and actions
Is the following an example of direct or indirect characterization?
Ron is honest.
Answer: ________________________
Literary Analysis: Conflict and Resolution
Sample Questions:
Which of the following is an internal (person vs. self) conflict?
A. A sailor struggles to survive a shipwreck
B. A child struggles to make the right decision
C. A runner struggles to complete a marathon
Which of the following is an external (person vs. outside force) conflict?
A. A person out kayaking is faced with heavy winds and currents.
B. A mother cannot decide if she should work or stay home with her children.
C. A young child struggles to decide between baseball and football tickets!
Grammar:
Action and
Linking Verbs
Sample Questions:
What do you call a verb that connects a noun or a pronoun to a word that
identifies, renames, or describes it?
A.
B.
C.
D.
An action verb
A linking verb
A regular verb
An irregular verb
Which of the following sentences uses verbs correctly?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Tom were excited about winter break.
The students has a great passion for reading.
Josiah will be student leader before long.
They was late for their appointment.
Reading Skill:
Drawing
Conclusions
Sample Question:
Which of the following is most important to consider when drawing conclusions
about a literary work (story, report, narrative, etc.)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The setting
The author’s background
The title of a work
Your prior knowledge and story details
Literary Analysis: Theme
Sample Question:
Which of the following statements about the theme of a work (story, narrative,
report, etc.) is NOT true?
A. The theme of a work can be directly stated at the end or inferred by the
reader.
B. The theme of a work is a single statement with universal application.
C. Character’s thoughts and feelings often point to the theme.
D. The title of a work always states the theme.
Literary Analysis: Setting
Sample Question:
Mrs. Cieszkowski wrote a personal narrative about her wedding day: October 3rd,
2009. She married her husband in a small church in Brighton, Michigan at a
morning service surrounded by shades of yellow and orange. Then, the couple
and their guests celebrated with hayrides, football, and a bonfire at the bride’s
parents’ farm. What can you determine about the setting?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It was the middle of winter.
It was a hot, sunny summer day.
It was a fun autumn day.
It was a cheerful spring day.
Grammar:
Verb Tenses
Sample Question:
Which sentence uses verbs correctly?
A. As Tommy walked down the street, he is excited to see the first chickadee of
the year.
B. Since the chickadee has arrived, maybe spring will begin.
C. Nowadays, there are lots of tornadoes, but in the past, we see more
hurricanes.
D. The schoolgirl gets caught in the rain and looked all frazzled.