Sentence starters
Fill in the blank
[Topic of both texts] are a _____ many people have different opinions about.
Topic
Before we read and annotate what is our first step when beginning our exam?
Unpack the prompt
What is personification?
Giving objects human-like qualities
TATT
Title Author Technique Theme
A claim is the writer’s main argument or position in an essay.
True
Fill in the blank
____ _____ do not know that [insert fact from reading about the topic].
Most people
What is our Part B prediction note?
Our answer to Part A
What is verbal irony?
This occurs when someone says something but means the opposite. It's similar to sarcasm, but not always meant to be hurtful. For example, if it's raining heavily and someone says, "What a beautiful day!" that's verbal irony.
TATC
Title Author Technique Claim
In argumentative writing, counterclaims weaken your argument and should not be included.
False
What are our Zoom out sentence starters?
Zo1-This evidence indicates/ highlights/ emphasizes
Zo2- The author wants the reader to know
How would we write a citation for a quote in paragraph 5?
(5)
What is dramatic irony?
This happens when the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not. It creates tension or humor. A classic example is in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, where the audience knows Juliet is not really dead, but Romeo doesn't, leading to tragic consequences.
CHASES
Counterargument
Historical Context
Anecdote
Statistics
Expert Testimony
Specific Examples
A theme must always be stated directly by the author.
False (Themes are often implied and must be inferred.)
What goes in each blank?
Both sources discuss _______.
While source #&# __________,
source # explains __________.
1. Topic
2. AC/Technique
3. AC/Technique
List 3 POE codes
▪ NE- No evidence (no proof to support response)
▪ NT- Not true (wrong information)
▪ NR- Not relevant (not useful)
▪ TS- Too specific (answer choice is too narrow for the question)
▪ TG- Too general (answer choice too wide for the question)
▪ O- Opposite (answer choice goes directly against what the question is asking)
What is a dynamic character?
A character who undergoes a significant internal change, such as a shift in personality, values, or beliefs, as a result of their experiences or interactions within the story.
SLATE
speech, looks, actions, thoughts, effects on others
The word “convey” means to challenge or argue against.
False (It means to communicate or make known.)
What is our clincher sentence starter?
In the end
After our POE codes what must we write next to our correct answer?
Key diction
What are we introduced to in the exposition?
Introduces the characters (traits), Point of View (POV), & Setting (Location, Date, & Time).
MRCUF
Multiple Meanings
Repeated Images
Charged Connotations (images, words, ideas)
Unexpected or Surprising (images, words, ideas)
Figurative Language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, idioms, onomatopoeia)
A theme is the summary of the plot and characters in a story.
False (Theme is the underlying message or lesson, not a summary.)