Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence:
Sultan's smile was as bright as the sun.
Simile
If you see someone with a raincoat and umbrella, what can you infer?
It is likely going to rain.
Correcting errors in capitalization, usage of nouns and verbs, punctuation, and spelling.
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What are two types of constructed responses?
Short constructed response (SCR) and extended constructed response (ECR).
What is the plot of a story?
The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.
The wind whispered through the trees.
Personification - giving human qualities to things that are not human.
What can you infer about a character who is always helping others?
The character's traits are kind and caring.
Identify the incorrect verb:
Logan read the book tomorrow.
Will read
Why is it important to use text evidence in a constructed response?
Using evidence supports your answer and shows that you understand the text.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
The parts of the plot.
What does "It's raining cats and dogs" mean?
It is raining very hard.
If a story mentions dark clouds and thunder, what might happen next?
It may start to rain or a storm might come.
What punctuation mark should end this sentence?
Mrs. Pham is so excited to see her students do amazing on the STAAR
An exclamation point (!)
Restate the question.
Answer the prompt.
Cite text evidence.
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Summarize your answer.
EXPLAIN how your text evidence supports your answer using your own words.
When does the turning point happen in the plot of a story?
Climax - the most exciting part of the story
The classroom was a zoo!
Metaphor - compares two unlike things by stating one thing is another.
What can you infer about a character who is always late?
I can infer that they do not manage their time well or they have a busy schedule.
Savannah and arshia studied for the test and scored 100.
Need to capitalize Arshia because it is a proper noun.
How do you start your constructed response to this prompt?
"What is the controlling idea (main idea) of the text?"
The controlling idea of the text is......
What is the conflict in the plot?
The conflict is the problem in the story that needs to be resolved.
It is going to take forever to write my essay.
Hyperbole - exaggerated statements
If a character has a frown and crossed arms, what can you infer about their mood?
They are likely upset or angry.
Mrs. Vu and i went to the store and bought shirts
Need to capitalize "I" and add punctuation.
Do you have to have text evidence in your constructed responses?
YES!!!!
How can understanding the plot help you write a better constructed response?
Understanding the plot helps you identify key events and details so they can be used for text evidence.