8th Grade ELA
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective.
First Person
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
metaphor
What does a citation do?
What does a citation do?
Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The ball was kicked by the child.
Passive
What are the 5 paragraphs you need to have in an argumentative essay?
Intoduction, two body paragraphs, a counterclaim, and conclusion
When a narrator uses "he, she, they, their," the story is written in _____ person.
Third (3rd) Person Point of View
What the text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
central idea
The words and phrases around a difficult word to help the reader determine meaning. Gives us hints and helps us to better understand.
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?
Combine
What do you need to have in your argumentative writing so you do not appear bias?
Counterclaim.
Formal or Informal Language?
I think...I believe...really, really,...so, so much
Informal
To mark up the text with notes, questions, or other things that help you understand the text.
Annotate
What is the most interesting part of the story referred to as?
The Climax
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Revising improves ideas and organization; editing fixes grammar and spelling
Name at least 3 transition words/phrases you can use to start a sentence.
For example, however, additionally, so, in addition, first, lastly, etc.
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
Theme
What text feature helps organize information into sections?
Headings and subheadings
Which sentence is more formal for academic writing:
A. “Kids love phones.”
B. “Many teenagers frequently use smartphones.”
B. “Many teenagers frequently use smartphones.”
The series of events that make up a story.
The beginning, middle, and end.
The Plot of the Story
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Conflict drives the entire plot
What do you need to put after your evidence in your paragraphs?
Reasoning
What does the word ominous mean in the following sentence?
'Who knows what will happen', he said in an ominous tone.
something "bad" will occur
What text feature helps organize information into sections?
To explain or teach about a topic
What is one way peer review helps writers?
It provides feedback for improving the writing
What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
Counterclaim
Which source is usually more reliable: a random blog or an educational website ending in .edu?
An educational website ending in .edu