8th Grade ELA
When a narrator uses "I, me, we, us" it is written in this perspective
What is First Person
words that mean the same as another are called
What is synonym?
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence
What is inference
A type of figurative language that contrasts two things without using the words like or as.
What is a metaphor?
What punctuation do we use to connect two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction, or to separate complex list items that already contain commas
What is a semi-colon (;)? What is a colon? A colon (:) is used instead of a semi-colon when the second idea explains the first idea.)
When a narrator uses "he, she, they, their, them," the story is written in _____ person.
What is third (3rd) Person Point of View
Words that mean the opposite of another are called
Antonyms
The words and phrases around a difficult word to help the reader determine meaning. Gives us hints and helps us to better understand.
What is context clues
At the meeting, the teachers realized they would need to consolidate their math teams so they would have enough people to participate in the competition on Saturday morning.
What does the word consolidate mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Combine
You are given roughly 60 minutes on the writing prompt. What should you do in the first few minutes before you begin writing your essay?
Outline what you want your essay to cover, find evidence depending on the type of essay
**DAILY DOUBLE**
When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
Second (2nd) Person Point of View
To mark up the text with notes, questions, or other things that help you understand the text
What is annotate?
A reference to something with historical, cultural, literary, or political importance.
Allusion
Which sentence contains punctuation to indicate omitted words?
Option A: When I looked out the window of my home and saw snow, I was completely astonished.
Option B: Most cats (and some dogs) enjoy eating fish.
Option C: I planned on taking many things to the beach, including a chair, a pair of sunglasses...and a book.
Option D: Today, I had time to start reading a new book - finally!
What is Option C?
Ellipses or dot, dot, dot (...)
Remember, these can be used when words are omitted from a quote as well.
You are given roughly 60 minutes on the writing prompt. What should you do in the LAST few minutes before you turn in your essay?
READ OVER YOUR ENTIRE ESSAY! Look for errors in spelling, captialization, and punctuation.
A comparison that uses the words like or as.
Simile
What the text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
Central Idea
What is the role of the conclusion paragraph?
Restates what the entire essay covered; leaves the reader with a final thought.
** DAILY DOUBLE***
The series of events that make up a story.
The beginning, middle, and end.
What is the Plot of the Story
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement
Remember, conflict drives the entire plot
Name at least 3 transition words.
For example, however, additionally, so, in addition, first, lastly, etc.
The author's life message or lesson to/for the reader
What is theme?
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
Metaphor
What is the turning point of the story referred to as?
The Climax
****DAILY DOUBLE *****
What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
What is counterclaim or counterargument
What do you include in an evidence-based writing body paragraph?
Reason/topic sentence, intro. to evidence, evidence with citation, justification/analysis, closing (TS, CD, CM, CM, CS)
What does the word guilliable mean in the following sentence?
There are any number of miracle cures for various illnesses for people gullible enough to buy them.
easily deceived or tricked; too trusting
What does the word tenacious mean in the following sentence:
Even though Jackson was smaller than his other teammates, his tenacious attitude allowed him to accomplish as much as they did.
extremely persistent; never giving up or letting anyone get in his way
What does the word gnarled mean?
rough, crooked, twisted, bent
Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The ball was kicked by the child.
Passive. To change to active we would say the following:
The child kicked the ball.
Counter claim (counterargument) and a rebuttal
What paragraph(s) would be included in an argumentative essay but not in other essays?