FAST Extra Credit

What do you need to annotate in a poem?

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 0 because the question asks for a prediction based on the text. Since no specific prediction is provided, it implies that the answer is simply a placeholder, indicating no prediction was made.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

What do you need to annotate in a literary text?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 0 because the prompt asks for a prediction based on prior knowledge and text information. The structure 'I think _____ might happen because the text says _______' indicates that the answer should be a specific prediction.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RF.1.3B

What do you need to annotate in an informational text?

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 0 because the question requires the student to formulate their own inquiry based on the text, which is subjective and cannot be predetermined. Thus, there is no specific correct answer provided.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

What is the tool that you can use to eliminate answers in the FAST?

Answer explanation

The question asks for a personal inquiry related to the text, which is subjective. Therefore, the correct answer is 0, as it indicates that the student should formulate their own question based on their understanding or curiosity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

What is the underlying message or big idea of a talk, book, film, or other work called?

• Plot

• Theme

• Setting

• Character

Answer explanation

The underlying message or big idea of a work is called the 'theme.' It represents the central topic or concept that the author or creator wants to convey, distinguishing it from elements like plot, setting, or character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

There can be more than one theme in a text.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True is the correct answer because a text can explore multiple themes simultaneously, allowing for a richer and more complex interpretation.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Fill in the blank: Theme is not a one- or two-word topic, but a ________ that communicates the author’s message.

Answer explanation

Theme is a complete thought that conveys the author's message, rather than just a simple topic. It encapsulates deeper meanings and insights, making 'complete thought' the correct choice to fill in the blank.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Theme is communicated throughout the text with repeated ________, ideas, or symbols.

Answer explanation

Theme is communicated throughout the text with repeated images, ideas, or symbols. The term 'images' specifically refers to visual representations that can convey deeper meanings, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In 8th grade, you will compare or contrast which of the following?

• 2 or more themes

• Development of the themes

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Answer explanation

In 8th grade, you will compare or contrast both 2 or more themes and the development of those themes, making 'Both A and B' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which narrative point of view is described as: The narrator is a character in the story and uses words like I, me, my, us, our, we?

• First person

• Second person

• Limited third person

• Omniscient third person

Answer explanation

The first person point of view is characterized by the narrator being a character in the story, using pronouns like I, me, my, us, our, and we. This perspective allows readers to experience the story through the narrator's personal lens.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6