Fiction
What is theme?
What does main idea mean?
Main idea is what the text is mostly about. It can have more than one.
How do figure out the meaning of an unknown word?
2) Use what you already know about the word.
Which text structure puts things in order?
Order and Sequence/Chronological Order
What should you do the night before the EOGs?
Get a good night's sleep and set an alarm.
How could you do you find the summary of a text?
Find the main idea, ask yourself:
Who, what, when, where, why
How does the author's opinion affect what they write?
They use evidence to support their point of view. It will relate back to what they want to say.
Read these sentences:
She was an inquisitive student. She asked questions all day long because she loved to learn.
What is the meaning of the word inquisitive?
Asking a lot of questions, seeking information.
Which text structure would this be?
The Carolina Hurricanes is a hockey team located in Raleigh, NC. The Hurricanes have a total 31 total players, but only 20 that are active. The team has 3 lines that can play the positions. They also have one goalie on the ice at a time.
Description- it is describing the Carolina Hurricanes.
What do you do if you come to a question you don't know?
Flag it, and come back to it. Do not spend too long on one question.
*Make sure you go back and look at the one you skipped.
Her class drove her up the wall. What does this phrase mean?
Her class was making her crazy, upset, or stressed.
Where can you find the main idea of a text?
Usually in the first and last paragraphs, but the idea will be repeated throughout the whole text.
What is the meaning of the word vain?
a) kind
b) helpful
c) self absorbed
d) friendly
c) self absorbed
Which text structure discusses how two or more things are similar and different?
Compare and Contrast
Should you annotate/show your work?
YES!
For reading, look at the questions first. Write down key words/phrases.
Math- SHOW YOUR WORK!
Science- write down key words!
What are some possible character motivations?
-Sad
-Angry
-Happy
-Problem
-Solution
What is the purpose of an nonfiction text?
To inform the reader on a topic
Our class is ready for the EOGs. They have worked hard all year. Their fortitude is very impressive, as they have faced many obstacles.
What is the meaning of fortitude?
Never giving up, determined, perseverance
Which text structure is this:
She was failing her tests because she never study. This last quarter, she decided to study every night for 30 minutes. She was able to improve her grades.
Problem and Solution
How long should I spend on each question?
2-5 min; This is a guideline. Some people may move a little faster, but really read the question!
False- sometimes, you have to infer what the texts mean.
You will never infer in a nonfiction text. True or false?
False- sometimes you will have to infer things on a topic based off the information that is provided.
True of false, if you do not know the word, you can ask Mrs. York to tell it to you on the EOGs?
False- Mrs. York CANNOT help you during the EOGs.
What text structure explains the effects of something?
Cause and effect
There are some field test questions- questions on things you haven't learned, but 90% of the test is on things you KNOW!