Question Stems- Part 1
One conclusion the reader can draw...
main idea
What kind of person is dad? Use 2 details to support your response.
He is caring.
He is kind.
He is nurturing.
What is another word for trait?
quality
What are the different story elements?
How does paragraph ____ contribute to the structure of the text
name the text structure
What should you do when you eliminate answers? (Not just slashing them out)
Circle or highlight the word that makes it the wrong choice
How does mom passing away contribute to the story?
Because her mom passed away, no-one knew how to do her hair. Thus, it created the main problem in the film.
What is another word for theme?
moral
What don you need in a short response answer?
Claim, 2 quotes, explain each quote
This detail was included because...
What is a strategy you can use when you don't know what vocabulary word would be the right choice?
Plug and chug
Insert each word into the sentence and see which one fits
What is the moral of the story?
*Many different answers
What is another word for text structure?
organization
What do you need in an extended response? Name the components of each paragraph.
Intro-Hook, Claim, Reasons
Body Paragraphs- Claim, Reasons, Explanations, Evidence
Conclusion- Claim, Reasons, Challenge
How do paragraphs __ and __ connect to each other?
Either:
Name how both are the same
Name the different story elements revealed in those 2 sections
When you see a line in the text in the question, what should you do?
Go back and reread the sentences/paragraphs before and after it
Summarize the Pixar short .
The main character wanted to have a cute hairstyle but she didn't know how to do it. So, her dad learned . Then, she had a great hairstyle.
What is another word for add?
contribute
What does reveal mean?
Bonus: What can a character do to reveal who they are?
show
actions, thoughts, feeling, dialogue
What do the details reveal about the author?
point of view
How should you set up your paper for a fiction and non fiction text?
Fiction: Traits, Connections, Relationships, Summary
Setting
Non-Fiction: Topic, Teach, POV
How does the beginning of the film reveal information about our main character?
It shows she idolizes African American women. It shows her motivation for wanting her hair in certain styles
What are 2 phrases for main idea?
central idea, summarize, conclude
What are the text structures that can be used in a non-fiction text?
chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, description, compare and contrast