Writing
How many pieces of evidence should you use in EACH body paragraph of an essay?
2 quotes per paragraph
In regard to characterization, what does STEAL stand for?
Speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, looks
“Marcus tightened his grip on the rope as the wind howled louder. One more step, he told himself. Below him, the canyon stretched endlessly. If he failed now, everything would be lost.”
This part of the plot represents the moment of highest tension in the story.
What is the "Climax"?
What are the four types of context clues?
What is definition, example, synonym, and antonym?
What two things do you include in the first two sentences of the third body paragraph in an argumentative essay?
What is a counterclaim and a rebuttal?
What are the five steps in a PIECE paragraph?
Point
Intro
Evidence
Cite
Explain
“Even after losing the race, Jordan stayed late to congratulate every runner who crossed the finish line. Though disappointed, he smiled and said, ‘There’s always another chance to improve.’”
This passage develops the theme of…
What is perseverance leads to growth?
This term describes a contrast between expectation and reality, often creating surprise for the reader, especially when the outcome is the opposite of what was anticipated.
What is Situational Irony?
In the sentence “The arid desert received almost no rain throughout the year,” what does "arid" mean?
What is a dry environment?
What are the two ways to organize an informational essay?
Part by part
Text by Text
Informational or argumentative?
Construct a multi-paragraph, written response in which you make and support a claim about whether or not current testing standards are an accurate measure of student knowledge or an accurate measure for graduation
What is argumentative?
“Without being asked, Lila stayed behind after class to organize the scattered papers and wipe down the desks. She quietly slipped out before anyone noticed.”
This passage suggests that Lila is…
What is responsible or considerate?
This literary device occurs when a speaker says the opposite of what they mean, often to create humor or emphasize a point.
What is "Verbal Irony"
In the sentence “The movie was so tedious that several students fell asleep before it ended,” this word most nearly means boring.
What is "tedious"?
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is how the reader feels, while tone is the author's attitude towards the subject
Informational or argumentative?
Construct a multi-paragraph, written response in which you examine how the development of the characters of Androcles, the Emperor, and the lion helps advance the plot in each passage. Explain how this development is similar and how it is different in each passage.
What is informational?
"Marcus refused to ask for help, even as the project became more overwhelming. In the end, he missed the deadline, realizing too late that he couldn’t do everything alone.”
This passage develops which theme?
What is asking for help is important or pride can lead to failure?
What is Rhetoric?
Using persuasive language to argue a point
"Her ostensibly cheerful remarks masked a deeper frustration that only her closest friends could detect,” this word most nearly means appearing to be one way on the surface.
What is "Ostensibly"?
What is the difference between key and central ideas?
Key ideas make up several important ideas within the article, while the central idea is one sentence that sums up the main idea/argument of the WHOLE article
What two things should you include in your explanation of a quote?
1. Explain how it shows the skill (characterization, symbolism, tone, etc)
2. Connect it to the theme or overall message from the prompt
“At first, Daniel mocked the new student’s accent along with the others. But after being partnered together, he began to listen to her stories and eventually defended her when others laughed.”
Daniel’s change in behavior helps develop the theme that…
What is people can change when they develop empathy?
“As she walked into the empty house, the smell of cookies reminded her of afternoons in her grandmother’s kitchen, where laughter filled the air and time seemed to slow.”
This technique, where the narrative shifts to an earlier time, is being used in this passage.
What is a "flashback"?
“The author’s use of vivid imagery serves to underscore the bleakness of the setting, making the hopeful ending seem almost incongruous,” this word most nearly means out of place or not fitting.
What is "Incongruous"?
What is the formula for an argumentative essay thesis statement?
Position + reason #1 + reason #2 + reason #3= Thesis statment