Why is affirming others important? 

Which is an example of paraphrasing?
Original Statement: "Drinking water helps improve your health." 

 Which is an example of taking turns? 

Why is taking turns important during discussions? 

What should you do if you want to speak in a group discussion? 

What does it mean to paraphrase? 

Why is it important to ask relevant questions? 

Which of these is a relevant question?
Statement: "Hurricanes can cause a lot of damage." 

Which of these statements adds relevant information?
Statement: "Social media is a way to share information." 

What is a good suggestion to improve this sentence?
"The great white shark eats marine animals." 

Which tool can you use to organize your ideas before writing?  

How can you add to a peer’s writing? 

Types of Internet Resources:

• Diagram: A simplified drawing to explain how something works or its parts.
• Graph: A visual representation to compare data, like size, weight, or numbers.
• Caption: A brief explanation that accompanies an image or article.
• Picture: A visual representation to show what something looks like.

Which Internet resource would you use to compare the size of sharks and whales?

Why is it important to use descriptive words in writing? 

What kind of words help connect sentences smoothly? 

What is a good question to give feedback on this sentence?
"Orca whales eat many types of marine life." 

Which sentence adds relevant information to this one?
"Great white sharks can grow up to 15 feet in length." 

What is the purpose of generating ideas before writing? 

Choose the best response for clarification:
"Most students want school to start later." 

What’s the best way to clarify a point in a group discussion? 

Which sentence is best for presenting your opinion based on reasons? 

If someone suggests skipping breakfast to save time, how can you persuade them otherwise? 

How would you negotiate with someone who prefers sugary snacks over healthy ones? 

Choose the most persuasive statement:
Your friend suggests the science project should only include a poster. 

How can you confirm your understanding of a complex topic? 

What phrase is best for clarifying someone’s statement? 

Which statement paraphrases the following?:
"Many teenagers don’t exercise because they don’t have enough opportunities at home or school." 

Which task matches this purpose?

"To entertain"

Select the best informal way to say goodbye to a friend after a movie: 

What is the primary purpose of this statement?
"I think we should organize a fundraiser to buy uniforms for the soccer team." 

Which phrase is appropriate for thanking the librarian for helping you find a book? 

Choose the best response for a job interview question, “Are you a hard worker?” 

Who is the most likely audience for this task?
You are participating in a class discussion about wildfires. 

Choose the most appropriate formal greeting for a teacher: 

What would you say to formally clarify a statement made by a stranger? 

Which phrase is most appropriate when offering help to a customer in a store? 

What is an appropriate way to clarify directions from a grocery store employee? 

What should you do if a friend says they’re nervous about an exam they’ve studied for? 

Which active listening skill is shown by this action?
You nod and make eye contact with the speaker during a conversation. 

What is the primary goal of active listening?

How would you paraphrase this statement?:
"I need to organize my class schedule for next semester to include more science courses." 

Choose the most appropriate active listening skill for this scenario:
Your teacher is explaining a math problem, and you don’t understand one of the steps. 

 Which active listening skill is demonstrated by this response?

"What I hear you saying is that the Amazon rainforest is critical for slowing climate change." 

Choose the best response for this scenario:
Your manager asks you to clean the backroom at work. 

Which phrase best shows an open-ended question for active listening? 

What is the purpose of explaining cause and effect in a sentence?

Which word part in "construction" indicates the action or result? 

Which technique combines background knowledge with visual clues to figure out something not directly stated? 

What is an inference based on the sentence: "The dog is staring at the sandwich with its tongue out"? 

Complete the sentence: "The landslide occurred _______ so much rainfall." 

Which phrase would best be used to compare two ideas? 

Which sentence uses a homograph correctly? 

Complete the sentence: "The problem is that students are throwing trash on the ground, and the solution is to _______."

What is a homophone for the word "board"? 

What is an example of introducing the issue in a debate?
Debate Topic: "Should every family have a pet?" 

Types of Statements in Arguments and Presentations:

• Introduce the problem or idea: Present the main topic or issue.
• Provide specific details: Include facts, statistics, or examples to support the argument.
• Suggest action steps: Propose solutions or actions to address the issue.
• Ask for feedback or clarification: Engage the audience by inviting questions or comments.

9. What type of statement is this?
   "Students should receive homework only at the beginning of the week to help them plan."

Which statement introduces the idea in a presentation?
Topic: "Class sizes affect student performance." 

Which of the following is an example of providing specific details? 

What is a key element of presenting an idea? 

What type of statement is this?
"Are there any questions about why students need more time for extracurricular activities?" 

What is the main goal of a debate? 

What is an example of suggesting an action step in an argument? 

Which sentence provides a solution in a debate? 

Complete the sentence with a fitting figurative language example:
_"The library was so quiet, you could _____________." 

Explanation of Figurative Language Types:

• Metaphor: Compares two things directly, without "like" or "as" (e.g., "The pillow was a cloud").
• Simile: Compares two things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "As busy as a bee").
• Personification: Gives human qualities to objects or animals (e.g., "The wind howled").
• Hyperbole: Uses extreme exaggeration (e.g., "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse").
• Idiom: A common phrase with a meaning different from its literal one (e.g., "Under the weather").

4. Identify the figurative language in this sentence:
   "The wind howled through the valley." 

What does the idiom "hit the sack" mean? 

Which of these is the strongest shade of meaning for the word "angry"? 

Arrange these words from least to most intense:
afraid, horrified, frightened 

What does "shades of meaning" mean? 

Which sentence contains a hyperbole? 

Identify the figurative language in this sentence:
"We waved the white flag during the debate." 

What is the meaning of this metaphor?
"Her voice was music to my ears." 

What is the purpose of an entertaining presentation? 

Which type of presentation is this?
"Sharks have been around for millions of years and play an important role in the ocean ecosystem." 

Which presentation would include this statement?
"Teachers who care about their students' well-being make learning fun and meaningful. Let me tell you about one teacher who changed my life." 

Why is it important to know your audience before giving a presentation? 

Which type of presentation is this?
"Let me tell you about the funniest moment from my family vacation last summer. You won’t believe what happened!" 

What is the goal of a persuasive presentation? 

What are supporting details in a presentation? 

Which type of presentation is this?
"I believe that schools should provide free lunches for all students because it increases focus and reduces hunger." 

Explanation:

• Informational presentations provide facts and knowledge to educate the audience.
• Persuasive presentations aim to convince the audience to agree with a particular viewpoint.
• Entertaining presentations amuse or inspire the audience using humor or emotional stories.

Which type of presentation is this?
"Plastic pollution is harming marine life. We need to reduce single-use plastics and recycle more."

What is the purpose of an introduction in writing? 

Choose the most descriptive word:
The _____________ fireworks ____________ in the sky. 

Why should language choices in writing be adjusted? 

Choose the visual representation in this example:
A diagram showing the life cycle of a butterfly. 

Choose the creative sentence arrangement:
“Just a few more days until my driver’s test. I know I can pass it the first time,” Ana thought every morning before getting out of bed. 

What is the purpose of a summary? 

Which characteristic helps emphasize key terms in an informational text? 

What do captions do in informational text? 

Which figurative language technique symbolizes love? 

Which type of writing is a literary text? 

Which of the following is informational text? 

Which sentence uses a simile? 

What is the purpose of informational text? 

What should a conclusion in a text do? 

What is the function of headers in informational text? 

What type of sentence structure is this?
Cautiously, the surgeon removed the stitches from the boy’s arm. 

Which graphic organizer is best for comparing and contrasting? 

What type of figurative language is this?
The sun was playing hide and seek between the clouds. 

What is the purpose of literary text writing? 

Which word best completes the sentence?:
Climate change __________ affects every species on Earth. 

Which phrase is a strong way to state an opinion? 

Which phrase is an example of clearly arguing an opinion? 

Which word shows a moderate feeling about something? 

Which sentence expresses a moderate opinion? 

Which sentence clearly states an opinion? 

Select the word that completes the statement with a weak feeling:
Pollution __________ make rivers unsafe for animals. 

What phrase uses emotional language effectively? 

 What is an example of using facts to justify an opinion? 

What word expresses a strong feeling or opinion?

What is the first step in justifying an opinion? 

What word expresses a weak feeling or opinion? 

Choose the phrase that expresses a strong opinion: 

Why does this phrase evoke feelings?:
"It takes sweat and effort to achieve your dreams!" 

What is the purpose of using modal expressions in writing? 

What makes this statement a strong argument?:
"Setting goals helps guide your focus and sustain momentum in life." 

Why is emotional language effective in justifying an opinion? 

Which of the following is an example of a weak opinion? 

What is the function of numbers in an argument? 

What is the correct subject-specific word for "coloring" in art? 

Which word would be more precise than "growth" in a history context? 

Which suffix best fits the word in this sentence?:
The ___________ flowers in the garden were a delight to see. 

Choose the synonym with the strongest intensity for "interesting": 

Why is understanding shades of meaning important? 

What is the purpose of using academic vocabulary in writing? 

Which academic word is more precise than "shapes" in math? 

What is the synonym with the most appropriate shade of meaning for "heartbroken"? 

Which prefix best completes this sentence?:
The team had to __________ the damaged building to another location.