Parts of Speech
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea
What is a simile
A statement comparing something using like or as
How many times should you read a multiple choice question?
3x
What should you do if you finish early? (2 things)
Check your work and edit your writing
What should you do after your first read of the text?
Write the gist
What is a verb?
An action work
What is a metaphor?
A statement comparing something without using like or as
What should you do if you think A is the correct answer?
Read through all the answers to make sure
How do you check a multiple choice question?
Re-read your answer and confirm that you can find the evidence in the text
What should you write on your scrap paper when you answer the question?
How you know using evidence from the text
What is an adjective?
A describing word that describes a noun
Describe an apple using a simile
an apple is like/as
What should you do to eliminate an answer on MCAS?
Use the hide button
How do you edit your writing?
Re-read to yourself and check for punctuation/spelling/capitals.
What should you do before you write for the response?
Make a plan on your scrap paper.
What is an adverb?
A describing word that describes a verb
Describe a cat using a metaphor
The black cat is the deep color of night
What should you do once you think you know the answer?
What should you do if you still have time after checking and editing your writing?
Go back and add more to your writing
Why do we use the scrap paper?
To help us keep track of our thinking and make sure we understand the text
What is a preposition?
A word that describes the position of something
What is literal language?
Literal language describes without comparing
What should you do if you don't understand the question?
Re-read carefully and highlight key words
A topic sentence, evidence from the text, and elaboration that explains what it means.
Why do we write the gist?
To make sure we understand what the story is about?