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1
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what are the types of context clues

A

roots, antonyms/non-example, synonyms, examples, definition/description, tone/mood

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a text structure that organizes information that looks at how two or more things are alike and how are they not

A

compare and contrast

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a text structure in which the writer presents information in sections, beginning with a central idea followed by definitions, characteristics, and examples of the subject at hand

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description

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4
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for example, to illustrate, in particular, for instance, such as, namely, specifically are the signal words of which text structure

A

description

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5
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facts, events, or details, are represented in the order in which they occured in time

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chronological

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6
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on, and at, are the signal words for which text structure?

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chronological

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7
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information is represented as a series of instructions or steps in a process

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sequence

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first,second, third, at once, after, before, during,finally, following, last, next, are the signal words for what text structure?

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sequence

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9
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information reflects a casual relationship. the description of what happened is the effect and the details related to why it happened is the course

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cause and effect/

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10
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as a result, because of, consequently, due to, for this reason, since, so, therefore, are signal words for which text structure?

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cause and effect

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11
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info is conveyed as an issue or a problem of concern and solution(s) are proposed or explained

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problem and solution

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12
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a consequence of, a possible solution to, dillema, in order to solve, resolution, resolved, are signal words for which text structure?

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problem and solution

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13
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bring to love,spirited

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anim

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14
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to do

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act

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15
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to, towards

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ad

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16
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aqua/hydra

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water

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17
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aud

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hear,listen

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18
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auto

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one’s self

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19
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bene/bon

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good,well

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20
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bio

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life

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21
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cent

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hundred

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22
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chron

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time

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23
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form

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shape

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24
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geo

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earth,ground,soil

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25
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graph

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something written or recorded

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26
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log

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words, to study

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27
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mal

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bad

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28
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micro

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small

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29
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photo

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light

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30
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path

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feelings, hurt

31
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port

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to carry

32
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scop

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to look at, observe

33
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spec

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sight, to see

34
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scrib/scrip

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to write

35
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tele

A

Far, operating at a far distance

36
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trans

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across, to change

37
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vis/vid

A

to see

38
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a direct comparison between two unlike tings always using “like” or “as”

A

simile

39
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an exaggerated statement used to heighten dramatic effect. nit to be taken literally

A

hyperbole

40
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giving an inaminate object or idea the characteristics of an animate object

A

personification

41
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a comparison of two things that have a quality in common, stating that 1 thing is something else

A

metaphor

42
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when a writer or speaker makes a reference to something famous such as a well-known person, event, book, movie, or place,

A

allusion

43
Q

what idea did Betrand have?
why?

A

to kill the tree so they can help kip and alistair

44
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what tools did master Windsor have to burn the tree down

A

oil canisters from the bed

45
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Why was “Moonlight” important

A

it was kip and Alistair’s only hope of survival

46
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what things did the night gardener control?

A

the wind and nature

47
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how did he use his powers to stop the boys

A

slowing them down when they were running

48
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who was the hero

A

kip and alistair

49
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who was the damsel

A

mistress windsor

50
Q

how had Betrand changed

A

he now wanted to set the tree on fire

51
Q

How had Kip’s preparation given the family a new chance

A

it allowed them to get out of the house and live

52
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how had the night gardener trapped the boys

A

by leading the boys to the edge of the water

53
Q

what was happening to the night gardener

A

he was burning

54
Q

Explain how “Courage” coming up Again & Again & Again is the ultimate symbolic object/metaphor.

A

kip uses it figuratively and physically to get over situations

55
Q

what final courageous action did kip take

A

sending the night gardener and himself (kip) towards the river

56
Q

Why did Molly work her way into the conflagration

A

molly knew there had to be a weak spot somewhere in the tree

57
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why didn’t her plan work?

A

because the tree would allow nothing to pass

58
Q

what was the next attempt

A

burn the letters

59
Q

Why did Molly’s new plan require courage

A

she was giving up something significant

60
Q

could Molly have chosen another way?

A

NO!!!! (no right or wrong answer)

61
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What was the Night Gardener’s weakness

A

the night gardener could only go as far as the tree’s roots go and if the tree dies the night gardener dies

62
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how did Molly figure out the tree’s weakness

A

she realized that the tree only takes in its gifts

63
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What problem remained in chapter 54

A

a way to get out of the house

64
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what did Betrand do

A

dragged his wife’s mattress across the lawn;just below molly’s feet

65
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why was alistair carrying kip’s body

A

kip saved alistair and jumped into the river

66
Q

What treatment did Molly give him

A

molly buried her face in kip’s wet hair, closed her eyes and said the words “there once was”

67
Q

what did Molly fear

A

when she saw kip “dead” it wasn’t real what she was seeing

68
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how did kip respond to molly’s treatment

A

what happened next

69
Q

how did the locals react to what happened to the Windsor home

A

they spread the word throughout cellar hollow that the Windsor house was no longer cursed

70
Q

What new home were Molly and Kip offered

A

the homes of the people from the village

71
Q

Why would that not work out for them and for the
Windsors

A

kip and Molly have their own paths for them

72
Q

What did Kip wonder about the Night Gardener

A

what was his crime

73
Q

What was the gift Hester Kettle gave to the children

A

oilskin parcel

74
Q

What plans for the future did they have

A

to find the home the map lead to

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