8th Grade ELA
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
What is First Person
TOO EASY NO POINTS! HAHAHAHAHAA
DOUBLE words that mean the same as another are called
What is synonym?
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence
What is inference
Double What is Ms. Jean's color?
GREEN
Name at least 3 transition words.
For example, however, additionally, so, in addition, first, lastly, etc.
When a narrator uses "he, she, they, their," the story is written in _____ person.
Third (3rd) Person Point of View
DOUBLE Words that mean the opposite of another are called
Antonyms
The words and phrases around a difficult word to help the reader determine meaning. Gives us hints and helps us to better understand.
What is context clues
At the meeting, the teachers realized they would need to consolidate their math teams so they would have enough people to participate in the competition on Saturday morning.
What does the word consolidate mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Combine
Ms. Sica's favorite color
BLUE
TAKE 200 POINTS AWAY FROM THE NEXT TEAM
HAHAHAHAHAHA
What is the most exciting part of the plot referred to as?
The Climax
A big idea about life that an author might want you to learn through their story.
Theme
This type of figurative language uses exaggeration to make a point.
Hyperbole
TRIPLE The series of events that make up a story.
The Plot of the Story
DOUBLE What is Ms. Jean's son's name?
Michael
A comparison that uses like or as.
Simile
GIVE THESE POINTS TO THE NEXT TEAM
AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA
What the text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
Central Idea
GIVE THESE POINTS TO THE NEXT TEAM HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAA
TRIPLE Name Ms. Sica's doggie!
NALA
What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
Counterclaim
Missy :)
When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
Second (2nd) Person Point of View
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
Metaphor
DOUBLE Who is Ms.Sica's favorite Marvel character
Spiderman or Cap America
DOUBLE What does Mr. Jean teach?
Science!
What three unique things do you need to include in an argumentative essay?
Claim, counterclaim, and rebuttal/refute.