Reading 8th Grade
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
First Person
What goes in the introduction of a literary/informational ECR?
Restate the question, answers it with examples from the text.
A strong exaggeration
hyperbole
Poems are not written in sentences and paragraphs, they are written in _______ and ________
lines and stanzas
How many parts are in a strong short constructed response?
3 (Answer, Cite, Explain)
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
Third Person
When someone uses what they already know, apply it to an new situation and make an educated guess.
What is making an inference.
"The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room." is an example of what type of figurative language?
personification
True or False: A poem has to rhyme.
False
What should your first sentence do in an extended written response?
The message or lesson that can apply to most people.
Theme
What is one way to properly introduce a quote in a response?
According to the passage..., According to the text..., The Author stated...
It's raining cats and dogs.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
5x
What is an Idiom
Poetry often includes ____________ _________ to make it more descriptive
Figurative language
What is a common mistake students make in SCRs?
Not explaining the evidence.
What the story is mainly about?
Central, Contolling, or Main idea
Why is it important to explain your evidence instead of just including it?
To show understanding and connect it to the answer
To describe how things are alike and how they are different
What is compare and contrast?
What is the speakers attitude toward their subject called?
tone
Why should you avoid saying “this shows”?
It’s vague and not specific, and over used.
What is an Antagonist?
"Bad guy" "Villian"
What is included in the conclusion of literary/informational ECR?
Thesis statement/controlling idea restated in different words than the introduction. (paraphrase, do not repeat)
Which figurative language is the following sentence?
She is a tornado when she gets angry!
Metaphor
The overall feeling of a poem
Mood
What makes an 8th-grade response strong?
Clear answer, strong evidence, and detailed explanation