Grammar
________ person point of view is often used when someone is stating an opinion or sharing a feeling. It uses pronouns such as I or we.
First person point of view
“Wild, immortal steeds they were, fed with ambrosia, untamed as the winds . . .”
What does the phrase “untamed as the winds” most strongly convey about the horses?
What is B- they are difficult to control
How many paragraphs should an 8th grade essay be on the PSSA?
What is 4-5 paragraphs
What type of figurative language is a figure of speech or other direct comparison of two things that are dissimilar using the words "like" or "as"?
What is a simile
“They turned their wild eyes upon Phaethon, to his secret foreboding, and neighed one to another.”
What does foreboding mean as it is used in the sentence?
What is B- Worry
Which one of the comparative forms is incorrect?
worse-worser-worsest
What is the theme of this text?
Kevin was walking home from school when he saw a little girl getting picked on by one of Kevin’s classmates. He felt sorry for her, but he did not stop to help her. A few weeks later, the same classmate began picking on Kevin.
What is "what goes around comes around"
What does the acronym R.A.C.E. mean?
What is -Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain
If the type of writing is argumentative, the author's purpose is generally to __________.
What is Persuade
For my research paper, I studied the giant sculptures on exibit at the museum.
Which change would correct a spelling mistake in the sentence?
What is change exibit to exhibit
After completing a difficult race, Marty was proud to find his name on the winner’s board.
The italicized words are:
A. Nouns B. verbs C. adjectives D. adverbs
Adjectives
The Bear and the Two Travelers
Two men were traveling together, when a bear suddenly met them on their path. One man climbed up quickly into a tree and hid himself in the branches. The other, seeing that he must be attacked, fell flat on the ground, and when the bear came up and felt him with his snout, and smelt him all over, he held his breath, and feigned the appearance of death as much as he could. The bear soon left him, for it is said he will not touch a dead body. When he was quite gone, the other traveler came down from the tree, and asked his friend what it was the bear had whispered in his ear. "He gave me this advice," his companion replied. "Never travel with a friend who deserts you at the approach of danger."
What is the theme of the story above?
Difficult situations test a friend's loyalty
How many pieces of textual evidence should be in a body paragraph?
What is 2-3 pieces of evidence
What type of figurative language is a figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things that actually have something in common? _______ use the words "is", "are", "was", or "were".
what is metaphor
What does PSSA stand for?
What is Pennsylvania System of School Assessment
If I were the mayor, I __________
skateboarders and roller skaters on the
lake trail
What is " Would allow"
Laura is only a few years younger than Australian sailor Jesse Martin was when he sailed around the world solo, nonstop, and unassisted. This proves that it is possible for a person to endure the physical and mental risks that an ocean voyage can present. And the risks won't be as great for Laura because she will have the safety boat shadowing her. Under such circumstances, I would allow her that adventure.
What does the word shadowing mean in the context of this text:
what is to follow or keep under observation
After reading the essay question, what should you do FIRST before writing the essay?
What is PLAN the essay
What does the word compare mean?
provide common characteristics; identify how things are alike or similar or the same
How many sections are there in the ELA PSSA?
What are 3 sections
(1) Bill Jones and Michael Adams were the two best actors our school ever had. (2) They alternated having the leading roles in every production for their three years here at Eisenhower Junior High. (3) Had they both gone on to the same high school, they would had continued to shine on the stage together for four more years. (4) However, as luck would have it, Bill went to East High and Michael went to West. (5) They have remained close friends, though, and are planning to attend the same college in a few years.
Which sentence in the paragraph contains an error in verb usage?
Sentence 3
How is the structure of a poem different from the structure of a narrative?
Poems have stanzas, repetition, rhyming, Narratives have dialogue and narration
How would you break down this essay prompt?
In “Abe Buys a Barrel,” the author focuses on Abe’s interactions with many of the other characters in the drama. Write an essay analyzing how these interactions reveal specific characteristics of Abe. Use evidence from the drama to support your response.
Intro- Restate the question
Body Para. 1-Abe's Interactions reveal that he is __ (characteristic)
Body Para. 2-Abe's Interactions reveal that he is ____ (characteristic)
Body Para. 3- Abe's Interactions reveal that he is ___ (characteristic)
Conclusion
What is the definition of the term central idea?
A main point the author is making. It's what the article is about.
What is the formula for writing a BODY paragraph?
what is Topic sentence, Evidence, elaborate, evidence, elaborate