English 9 weeks

What is the genre of “How Robots Are Changing Our World”?

Informational nonfiction

What is the main idea of “How Robots Are Changing Our World”?

Robots are already part of daily life and help people in many ways

What is the author’s purpose in “How Robots Are Changing Our World”?

To inform readers about how robots affect society

What inference can you make from “How Robots Are Changing Our World” about why robots are used?

They save time and help humans work faster and more safely

How are robots used in factories in “How Robots Are Changing Our World”?

They assemble cars package food lift objects and weld parts

How are robots used in hospitals in “How Robots Are Changing Our World”?

They help doctors during surgery to make procedures safer

How are robots used in homes in “How Robots Are Changing Our World”?

They clean floors and help the elderly with reminders and companionship

What problem with robots is explained in “How Robots Are Changing Our World”?

Robots can malfunction and cannot think like humans

What concern do people have in “How Robots Are Changing Our World”?

That robots will replace too many jobs

What is the tone of “How Robots Are Changing Our World”?

Informative

Does “How Robots Are Changing Our World” contain figurative language?

No it is factual

What type of text is “The Time Capsule Mystery”?

A play or drama

Who are the main characters in “The Time Capsule Mystery”?

Maya Jaden Grandpa Sam and Ms Keller

What is the main conflict in “The Time Capsule Mystery”?

Maya and Jaden are trying to find out what the key opens

How is the conflict resolved in “The Time Capsule Mystery”?

The key opens a hidden room in the library with historic items

What is the theme of “The Time Capsule Mystery”?

Curiosity and exploration can lead to discovering history

Why is Grandpa Sam important in “The Time Capsule Mystery”?

He gives clues that move the story forward

How does the setting affect “The Time Capsule Mystery”?

The school and library create the mystery and reveal hidden history

Why are stage directions important in “The Time Capsule Mystery”?

They show actions emotions and movements in the play

How does dialogue help show character personalities in “The Time Capsule Mystery”?

Maya sounds adventurous Jaden logical Grandpa Sam mysterious

What type of poem is “The Road Beneath My Feet”?

Poetry

What is the author’s purpose of “The Road Beneath My Feet”?

To inspire and reflect on life’s choices

What does the road symbolize in “The Road Beneath My Feet”?

Life’s journey and future choices

Give one example of figurative language from “The Road Beneath My Feet”

The road is a ribbon

What is the tone of “The Road Beneath My Feet”?

Reflective and hopeful

What is the theme of “The Road Beneath My Feet”?

The choices we make shape our future

What does CUPS stand for?

Capitalization Usage Punctuation Spelling

What does ARMS stand for?

Add Remove Move Substitute

What are the four types of sentences?

Simple compound complex compound complex

What is a run on sentence?

Two or more sentences joined without correct punctuation