Theme, Fig. Lang, & Vocab. in ALWTW

What theme can be learned from Nya's reaction to her conflict?

• Be brave and push through life's challenges.

• When things are painful, it is okay to give up.

• Nya should stay away from thorns.

• Salva should be more careful when he walks to the pond.

What theme can be learned from the picture?

• The puddle is deep for one man, but shallow for the other.

• Different people see things differently.

• Everyone's perspectives are always the same.

What theme can be learned from Salva's conflict?

• The Gilo River is full of crocodiles.

• Sometimes challenges are too difficult to overcome.

• People can be stronger than they realize.

• Salva is a stronger swimmer than he thought.

Which piece of evidence BEST matches the claim: Starbursts are the best candy because they are fruity and flavorful.

• "Starbursts are fruity explosions of flavor!"

• "The Starbusts' bright wrappers are joyful."

• "Their tin wrappers make my eyes shine."

• "Chocolate is always delicious!"

Which citation of evidence introduces the source?

• "This delightful treat only lasts one bite."

• The text says, "The smooth, milk chocolate never disappoints."

• Candy expert Shirley Swan makes this clear by stating, "This delightful treat only lasts one bite."

• "The smooth, milk chocolate never disapoints."

What is missing from the claim: The mood of this scene is gloomy.

• restate

• answer

• reason

• cite evidence

What does the E in RACES stand for?

• evidence

• explain

• every little thing, is gonna be alright

• elaborate

Which evidence matches the claim? Akeer became sick because of the contaminated water.

• "Nya's father had decided that Akeer needed a doctor."

• "She should only drink good, clean water," the nurse explained. "If the water is dirty, you should boil it."

• "Akeer lay curled on her side, hardly moving, silent except for an occasional whimper."

• "Only two days earlier, Akeer had complained noisily and at length about the pains in her stomach."

What is the mistake in this claim? I think the mood is frightening because the Nuer men murder Salva's Uncle.

• It does not have an answer.

• It does not include a reason.

• It restates the question.

• It uses a personal reference.

Which evidence matches the claim? The leader of the workers is caring because he takes time to laugh with them.

• "He would talk to them earnestly and try to persuade them."

• "The boss would encourage the workers and laugh and joke with them."

• "They wanted to stop working, but their boss kept them going."

• "He didn't get angry very often."