Title: Benchmark 2 ReviewDO NOW

Find the correctly spelled word for the sentences below (you have to write the sentence down): 1. Please turn (of/off) the television.2. (They’re/There) waiting for us.3. Don’t lose (you’re/your) backpack.4. (It’s/Its) been awful recently. 5. I haven’t (quiet/quite) finished my work yet.

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Study GuidePartner PracticeBeach Ball GameSentences ReviewQuiz-Quiz-Trade (for Sentences)Homework!!

Today’s Agenda!!

I am going to give you a review sheet, that you must study, along with your notes!!

Some of the boxes are filled out, others you will write down.

As I pass it out, please take out a highlighter!!

This foldable will be a quick review guide to what you have to review◦Note: this is a guide-meaning you still

have to study all of your notes on these topics!

Study Guide!!

BENCHMARK REVIEW

STUDY GUIDE

ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS1. Compare and contrast=

similarities and differences between two items

2. Spatial order= describes the location

3. Order of importance= most important event happens first

4. Chronological order= everything happens in order (time sequence)

WRITING ORGANIZATION: • Revise writing to make it better!• Writing should be organized and contain transition between paragraphs. • Common transitions: first, for example, next, in addition, finally.

SENTENCES: 1. Simple: Independent clauses2. Compound= 2 independent clauses + comma

+ FANBOYS3. Complex= 1 independent clause +

BISAWAWE + 1 dependent clause

SHADES OF MEANINGWords that have similar meanings, but are different. Examples: laugh/giggle, jog/run, hungry/famished

COMPARE/CONTRASTCompare= show similarities between two items (as, like, the same as, similarly) Contrast= show difference between two items (but, however, in contrast, unlike)

AUTHOR’S EVIDENCE1. Examine the opinions and

statements made by an author

2. Determine if the evidence is appropriate: do the details connect to the topic and support the main idea?

SPELLINGKnow how to spell frequently misspelled words: • they’re, their, there• it’s, its• affect, effect• receive, believe, neither, actually

SETTING:

Determine if the setting will have an effect on the characters and plot of the story.

THEME: The general idea or message about life that the author wants you to know when you have read the story. Common Themes: love, friendship, family, don’t lie

LITERARY DEVICES1. Symbolism- items represent ideas2. Imagery- authors create pictures,

sounds, taste, and smell with their writing

3. Suspense-exciting events in a story

4. Metaphor/simile- to show how different things can be similar

CREDIBILITY OF CHARACTER

Did the author do a good job in making the characters and plot believable of a story?

You and your partner are going to receive a packet. Please do not write on it.

You will have about 20 minutes to complete it.

There are two passages. BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE QUESTIONS, PLEASE WRITE A SUMMARY (3-4 SENTENCES).

Answer the questions on the left side of your notebook.

If you need any help, please make sure you ask!!

Partner Practice!!

We will play a quick beach ball game, but afterwards, you have to re-focus and continue working!!

Beach Ball Game!!

The following passage is written in which organizational pattern?? (Spatial, Chronological, or Compare-Contrast)

The other day, I just knew it was going to be a bad day. First, I woke up late because my alarm did not go off. When I jumped out of bed, I slipped on my book and fell. Then, I went to take a shower, and the water was freezing!! After that, I got toothpaste all over my t-shirt. Next, my dog tripped me in the kitchen, and I got cereal all over my pants. I finally decided to leave for school, hoping the day would get better.

#1

What type of sentence is the following? (Simple, compound, or complex).

I knew I would improve my reading fluency, since I read every night.

#2

Which is the most positive way to say the following sentence??

A.) The girl’s outfits are so weird.B.) The girl’s outfits are so unique.

#3

What is the theme of the following story.

One day, a boy was walking down the street and he found a wallet. He thought about his options, and decided to keep it. After all, “finders keepers!” He thought that all the money in the wallet would help him out and make him rich; however, once he kept the wallet, he started to have very bad luck with money.

The next day, another boy found another wallet on the street. He thought about his options and decided to turn it into the police station. The owner of the wallet went to the station and rewarded the young boy with $500.

#4

How can you say the following sentence by adding more imagery??

I walked into a restaurant and ate dinner.

#5

What type of sentence is the following? (Simple, compound, or complex).

I thought about going to the dentist, for I add a severe pain in my tooth.

#6

Does the following story have credibility of character? Why or why not?

The first time the Dodgers played in Los Angeles in 1958, I was so excited. My dad took me to the game and bought me two hot dogs. Later, I had an ice cream and a bag of popcorn. When the Dodgers made their first point, I asked my dad to borrow his phone to call my mom. When she picked up, she was so happy that we were having a good time.

#7

Which sentence contains NO mistakes in spelling??

A.) Niether my mom nor I want to go to the movies.

B.) Both of the sisters had enouf of their arguing.

C.) My favorite television show is on Wednesday.

D.) Last Wendesday, I ate lunch with my best friends.

#8

You are going to receive a half sheet to help you review sentences.

Please follow along and take notes!!

Sentences Review

1.) Clauses   -An independent clause is a group of words that

contains a noun and verb and express a complete thought. It’s a sentence all on its own.

Write an example: _________________________________________________

-A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a noun and verb and DOES NOT express a complete thought. A subordinate (dependent) clause CANNOT be a sentence on its own.

Write an example: _________________________________________________ 

Sentences

2.) Sentence types (Think of these sentences like math formulas!)

_________________ clause = simple sentence (e.g.: The dog went to the park.)

__________________ clause + ___________________ clause = compound sentence

(e.g.: The dog went to the park, so he could play with his friends.)

  ______________________ clause + __________________ clause =

complex sentence (e.g.: When the dog went to the park, his owner brought

his tennis ball.)

Sentences Continued…

1.) The mug on counter is hot, so it may ruin the wood.

2.) Lunch is ready on the table. 3.) The truck went on the freeway when traffic on the street was bad.

4.) Even though I went to the party, I did not have any fun.

5.) The cold weather is making me sick because I get bad allergies.

Which is Which??

For shows reason. I like to read mystery novels, for I love suspense.

And shows addition. She goes to the beach, and she takes her dog.

Nor adds a negative. I don’t like garlic, nor do I like onions.

But shows opposition. He won’t get into the concert, but he can try.

Or shows an alternative. I will take my kids to a movie, or I will stay home.

Yet shows exception. I want to lose weight, yet I eat chocolate daily.

So shows a result. I will study the fanboys, so I can impress my teacher.

Conjunctions

4.) COMPLEX SENTENCES: Subordinating Conjunctions   Subordinating Conjunctions connect _________________ clauses

with independent clauses.

Common subordinating conjunctions are:◦Because◦ If◦Since ◦After◦When◦Although◦While◦ Even though

Write down ONE example: __________________________________________________

Conjunctions Continued…

Who can remind me of the rules again??

Try to get to as many questions as you can.

Quiz-Quiz-Trade

Please read the following story in your Literature textbook:◦ Page #222-230. (“Zlateh the Goat”)◦ Answers questions #2-3 AND Is Conflict always

bad on page #230.

◦ DUE WEDNESDAY.

Homework!!

Title: Benchmark 2 Review Continued

DO NOW Find the correctly spelled word for the sentences below (you have to write the sentence down): 1. I (actually/aktually) saw him go over

(there/they’re).2. Do you think this (knot/not) is (to/too)

(lose/loose).3. The police made a (thorough/through)

search of the house.4. His (advise/advice) is (usualy/usually) good.

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Review HomeworkPractice Test (Group)Partner Practice QuizHomework Assignment

Today’s Agenda!!

As we go over the answers, please pay close attention and make sure you have the correct answers!!

Review Homework!!

We will go over a test together. There are numerous standards that will also be on your Benchmark.

Please following along and pay close attention.

You may answer the questions on the left side of your notebook.

Practice Test!!

You and your partner will receive a practice quiz.

You will have 15 minutes to complete this, and then we will go over the answers.

Please do not write on it.

Partner Practice

Read pages #234-238 in your Literature books

Answers #2-3 and Is conflict always bad on page #238.

Due Thursday.

Homework!!