ELA Pulse Check #2

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What is a good introduction sentence for a narrative paragraph?

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A good introduction sentence sets the scene and engages the reader, such as: 'Jim and Mike woke up extra early on Saturday morning, ready for the big trip with Dad.'

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How can characters in a story differ in their motivations?

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Characters can have different motivations, such as Emily wanting to make the party about herself while Sarah wants to focus on Jake.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message, such as 'Planning a party for a friend should be about what they want.'

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Identify a prepositional phrase in the following sentence: 'The crowd went wild when the batter hit a homerun and ran around the baseline.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'around the baseline.'

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What is the structure of a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include 'in,' 'on,' 'at,' 'around,' and 'between.'

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What role does an introduction sentence play in a paragraph?

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An introduction sentence introduces the main idea and sets the tone for the paragraph.

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How can understanding character motivations enhance comprehension of a story?

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Understanding character motivations helps readers grasp the conflicts and themes within the story.

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What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

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The theme is a broader message or lesson, while the main idea is the specific point the author is making in a particular text.