6th Grade ELA 1
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story takes place
When a narrator uses "I, Me,My" it is written in this perspective
First Person
Select the antonym of the word anxious
Does speaking in front of the class make you feel anxious? Take a deep breath and try to stay calm.
calm
What does the prefix re- mean?
Again.
Which word has a more positive connotation: cheap or affordable?
Affordable
Are you going to ______ party?
They're
There
Their
their
The message or lesson of the story
Theme
This point of view lets us know the thoughts, actions, and feelings of more than one character. *Be specific*
Third person omnicient
She is busy as a bee.
What is the pronoun in the sentence?
She
Define the word 'gloomy'.
Feeling down or depressed about something,
or- gray, cloudy, rainy weather
The lightning danced across the sky.
What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
Third Person
What is the central idea of an informational text?
The main point or message of the text.
Why is it important to use evidence in writing?
To support claims and make arguments stronger.
What is a counterclaim?
An opposing viewpoint to the main argument.
Which word in the sentence is the pronoun:
"Mrs. Salonga was so excited to teach her students this new math."
her
What strategy can you use to figure out the meaning of an unknown word?
Use context clues
What is a synonym?
Words that have the same meaning.
What are the verbs in this sentence:
She watched him play at the park.
watched and play
What is the correct punctuation for a direct quote?
Quotation marks.
"Allison always asks Amelia about acting."
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
What are the main types of Author's Purpose?
P.I.E.
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
How many nouns are in this sentence:
Boyer and Shayna drove past the store and quickly parked by Chipotle.
4
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To convince the reader of a claim using evidence and reasoning.
Name one common informational text structure.
Cause/effect, problem/solution, or compare/contrast.