What is a character in a text?

The people, animals, and objects that perform the actions throughout the text.

The speaker who tells the story.

The people or person who read the text.

The person who changes or remains the same in the text.

If you are asked to look up details, then you...

have to go back and re-read the text for specific information

have to go back into a text and read for general information

have to take an educated guess as to what is going to happen

have to come up with your own reasons

List ALL of the author's possible purposes...

explain, describe, inform, persuade, entertain

explain, describe, instigate, persuade, entertain

elaborate, describe, inform, persuade, entertain

What is the main idea? Native people in early North America liked to play games. Their favorite games were played with a stick and a ball, like lacrosse. In lacrosse the rule is that you can't touch the ball with your hands. You catch the ball in a net on the end of a stick and use the stick to throw the ball.

Their favorite games were played with a stick and a ball, like lacrosse.

Native people in early North America liked to play games.

You catch the ball in a net on the end of a stick and use the stick to throw the ball.

In lacrosse the rule is that you can't touch the ball with your hands.

What is the main idea? Not all plants grow in the same way. Some plants grow and reproduce in one year and are called annuals. Some plants grow and reproduce in two years and are called biennials. Other plants grow and reproduce for many years and are called perennials.

Not all plants grow in the same way.

Other plants grow and reproduce for many years and are called perennials.

Some plants grow and reproduce in two years and are called biennials.

Some plants grow and reproduce in one year and are called annuals.

Which of these IS NOT A supporting detail in the paragraph? HINT: it's the main idea. Students born after 1982 are considered Millennials, and they exhibit quite different characteristics from those of students only a few years older. Among the differences are these: They gravitate toward group activities. They identify with their parents' values and feel close to their parents. They spend more time doing homework and housework and less time watching TV. They believe it's cool to be smart. They are fascinated by new technologies. They are racially and ethnically diverse, and 20% have one immigrant parent.

Students born after 1982 are considered Millennials, and they exhibit quite different characteristics from those of students only a few years older.

They gravitate toward group activities.

They spend more time doing homework and housework and less time watching TV.

They are fascinated by new technologies.

The purpose of the major details in this paragraph is to give... Students born after 1982 are considered Millennials, and they exhibit quite different characteristics from those of students only a few years older. Among the differences are these: They gravitate toward group activities. They identify with their parents' values and feel close to their parents. They spend more time doing homework and housework and less time watching TV. They believe it's cool to be smart. They are fascinated by new technologies. They are racially and ethnically diverse, and 20% have one immigrant parent.

characteristics of Millennials.

an explanation of how the term Millennial came about.

the process for becoming a Millennial.

Which of these are NOT a supporting detail in the paragraph? The topic of this paragraph is personal digital assistants. Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are small, hand-held electronic organizers that come in a range of prices and capabilities. These lightweight computers are usually operated with a stylus, a special "pen." The most basic, inexpensive PDAs have monochromatic screens. They can be used to organize and store contact information, such as names, phone numbers, and email addresses. More expensive models have color screens and offer computer-like applications. For example, you can manage email and create documents. In addition, they include a calendar function that allows you to keep track of appointments and events. They feature the ability to play video and audio files. The most expensive PDAs also offer a phone function, including text messaging.

Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are small, hand-held electronic organizers that come in a range of prices and capabilities.

They can be used to organize and store contact information, such as names, phone numbers, and email addresses.

More expensive models have color screens and offer computer-like applications.

The most expensive PDAs offer a phone function, including text messaging.

The purpose of the major details in this paragraph is to ... The topic of this paragraph is personal digital assistants. Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are small, hand-held electronic organizers that come in a range of prices and capabilities. These lightweight computers are usually operated with a stylus, a special "pen." The most basic, inexpensive PDAs have monochromatic screens. They can be used to organize and store contact information, such as names, phone numbers, and email addresses. More expensive models have color screens and offer computer-like applications. For example, you can manage email and create documents. In addition, they include a calendar function that allows you to keep track of appointments and events. They feature the ability to play video and audio files. The most expensive PDAs also offer a phone function, including text messaging.

describe the differences between expensive and inexpensive PDAs

explain the procedure for buying a PDA.

persuade you with the idea of purchasing a PDA

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30 sec • 1 pt

A theme is a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly.

True

False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an inference?

An educated guess based on evidence, reasoning, and what is already known.

A guess based on only what is already known about the subject.

To know an answer based on your opinion of the subject.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The most important thought of a paragraph or section of text; the main idea. What am I?

Theme

Claim

Central idea

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A question mark, exclamation mark, and the symbol of a heart are used to provide evidence on a text. These are examples of what?

Citation

Annotation

Textual Evidence

Inference

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A narrative is.....

a story or account of events, experiences, or the like , whether true or fictitious.

a writing in which the writer explains a specific topic.

a writing in which the author tries to persuade the reader to support their opinion or thoughts.

a nonfiction story in which the characters are children.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Textual evidence is ....

questions about a text to give examples about the text.

questions from a text to help a reader better understand the text.

information from a text to support a point.

the use of annotation symbols to explain the text.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A nonfiction story about someone's life is...

a memoir

a myth

a citation

a tale

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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English EOC Terms

A theme is a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly.

What is an inference?

The most important thought of a paragraph or section of text; the main idea. What am I?

A question mark, exclamation mark, and the symbol of a heart are used to provide evidence on a text. These are examples of what?

A narrative is.....

Textual evidence is ....

A nonfiction story about someone's life is...

What is a character in a text?

What does imply mean?

If you are asked to look up details, then you...

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