Reading terms ELA
1- What is the author’s central thought; the chief topic of a text expressed or implied in a word or phrase; the topic sentence of a paragraph?
2- What are the details that help support a main idea are called____.
1- main idea
2- supporting details
Fact or opinion: "I think green beans taste like wax."
opinion
What does every sentence consist of or need to be a sentence?
subject and a predicate
Name three transition words:
First, then, later, finally, another, to begin, also
The repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words
Alliteration
In its broadest sense, a type of text that aims to present ideas and evoke an emotional experience in the reader through the use of meter, imagery, and connotative and concrete words. These texts are carefully constructed based on rhythmic patterns and rely on words and expressions that have several layers of meaning (figurative language). They may also make use of the effects of regular rhythm on the ear and may make a strong appeal to the senses through the use of imagery. What type of text is described here?
A poem
1- What is a predicate?
2- What word is a predicate in the following sentence?
Tony slithered quietly down the hallway.
1- the verb of a sentence
2- slithered
My mom terminated my phone contract because I was not responsible.
1- What is a synonym for terminated?
2- What is an antonym for terminated?
1- stopped, ended
2- began, started
1- What is the least number of sentences should you include for your explain (explanation)?
2- What sentence structure and sentences starters can you use for this section?
two
I can infer....This is important because..... This shows...
1- What is similar about a simile and metaphor?
2- What is different about a simile and metaphor?
3- What is being compared in the simile below?
4-What does this simile mean?
"The sand was like a frying pan under Mark's feet."
1- they both compare things
2- simile uses like or as, metaphor doesn't
2- sand to a frying pan
4- it was hot
-uses the words "he", "she", or "they" to tell a story. (Is told by someone who is not part of the story.)
-uses the words "I", "me", or "we" to tell a story (Is told my someone who is part of the story.)
-used the words "you" (Is told about someone who is not part of the story).
Third-person point of view
First-person point of view
Second person point of view
1-What does the word assumed mean in the following sentence? Emily assumed her mom washed her shirt because it was missing.
1- suspected or guessed
1-Writing that supports a position on or a claim about a particular topic through the use of logic, reasons, and evidence, often acknowledging and/or developing a counterclaim. It may have many purposes: to change the reader’s point of view, to establish a call to action, or to get the reader to accept the writer’s position or claim. It is a reasoned, logical way of showing that the writer’s position is valid.
argumentative writing
How do you respond to a TDA?
Using the RACES acronym Restate, answer, cite, explain, summarize
1- what type of figurative language uses an exaggeration or overstatement?
2- What does this statement mean? I had to wait forever).
1- Hyperbole
2- I had to wait a long time.
1- What word is used to describe making a general statement that sounds authoritative?
2- What word(s) make this sound like a general statement that sounds authoritative? Everyone knows that our citizens cannot afford another tax increase.
1- a generalization
2- everyone knows
Should all ready or already be used the following sentences?
1. We are ___________for the field trip and waiting for the bus.
2. I have _______________ finished grading the papers.
3. She had ____________read the book before it was assigned in class.
1- all ready
2. already
3. already
1- What are the following types of print features within a text called?
What is the difference between the features (2 and 3) below?
2- print features such as bold print, italics, subheadings, foot notes
3- graphics such as maps, charts, labels, diagrams
1- Text features
2- text features
3- graphic features
What are all the steps in properly citing evidence?
Mention where it came from in the text and put it in quotation marks
1- What is an object or abstract idea given human qualities or human form?
2- What does the following phrase mean? Flowers danced about the lawn.
1- A personification
2- the flowers moved
1- What is theme?
2-What is the theme of this paragraph? Sadie was kicking a soccer ball in the house and broke her mom's expensive vase. The vase was shattered into a million pieces. She went to her mom and told her what she had done even though she knew she'd be punished.
1- A topic of discussion or work; a major idea broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary work, which may be stated or implied. Clues may be found in the prominent and/or recurring ideas in a work.
2- Honesty is the best policy
1- Two or more complete sentences without correct punctuation or conjunctions.
2- How should the following sentence be corrected?
Mrs. Bianconi went to the Bailey Zimmerman concert Mrs. Jacobson went to the Bailey Zimmerman concert.
1- a run on sentence
2- Mrs. Bianconi and Mrs. Jacobson went to the Bailey Zimmerman concert.
1- What is wrong with the following sentence? When Sarah talked to Emily, she was upset.
2- How should it be corrected?
1- It contains a vague pronoun.
2- When Sarah talked to Emily, Sarah was upset. or
When Sarah talked to Emily, Emily was upset.
What is it called when we put together what we already know about something together with what we read?
An inference
The comparison of two unlike things in which no words of comparison, or the use of like or as, are used. What are the two types of figurative language?
metaphor and simile
1- What are the three author's purposes for writing?
2- What would the purpose of writing an article about how steam engine trains were invented and designed be?
1- persuade, inform, and entertain
2- inform readers about the history of the steam engine.
1- A sentence that consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
2- How should the following sentence be corrected?
The runner did not know that the course had been changed so she missed an important turn.
1- compound complex
2- The runner did not know that the course had been changed, so she missed an important turn.
1- What is wrong with the following sentence? Surprised by the sudden scream, the flashlight fell from Nancy's hand.
2- What is the best way to revise the sentence? Surprised by the sudden scream, the flashlight fell from Nancy's hand.
1- misplaced modifier
2- Surprised by the sudden scream, Nancy dropped the flashlight.
1- When writing a summary what do you need to include in your summary?
2- What should be excluded (do not do)in order for the summary to be objective?
1- The main events or points
2- do not include your opinion
An implied or indirect reference in literature to a familiar person, place, or event.
Allusion
1- The subtle presence of a positive or negative approach toward a topic. What literary term describes when an author may distort information presented to support a person interest?
2- The term that means not relating to an issue or that which does not support an issue.
1- Biased
2- irrelevant
1- A grammatical structure in which the subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb, creating a direct and clear expression, such as “The cat ate the food.”
2- When the subject of the sentence receives the action of the verb (e.g., The man was struck by lightning).
1- active voice
2- passive voice
1- Details that involve one or more of the five senses; writers use sensory language to create a strong impression on readers.
2- What is the purpose of including this type of writing in a text?
1- Sensory language
2- to create a vivid image
What are the parts of an argumentative essay
Introduction, Claim, Body Paragraphs, Counter Argument, Conclusion
1- I was bending over backwards to please my new teacher. What does the phrase "bending of backwards" mean?
2- What type of figurative language is this?
1- trying really hard to please
2- an idiom