Structure and Meaning of a Text
Identify the structure of this sentence using the following choices:
Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Compare/Contrast, Chronological Order
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Problem/Solution
What is a simile?
a comparison using the words "like" or "as"
What is the overall message or lesson that a story contains?
Theme
What type of writing requires you to evaluate and explain ideas presented in a text?
Hint: this is the most common type of writing on cold reads
Expository Writing
How many paragraphs should you write on the LEAP test?
3-5
Identify the structure of this sentence using the following choices:
Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Compare/Contrast, Chronological Order
This morning I rolled out of bed, brushed my teeth, ate breakfast, and went to school.
Chronological Order
What is a metaphor?
What word describes how a person feels after reading something?
Mood
For this type of writing you must state YOUR opinion on the topic and address the other side.
Argumentative
What type of writing would you use for the prompt below?
This story tells about Derrick's first camping trip. Write Derrick's journal entry about this camping trip.
Narrative
Identify the structure of this sentence using the following choices:
Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Compare/Contrast, Chronological Order
I am going to fail the test because I did not study.
Cause/Effect
Give me an example of personification.
EX: The sun smiled down at me.
The flower danced in the wind.
ETC.
What is the authors attitude towards what they are writing about?
Tone
This type of writing often occurs in poetry and gives vivd details and contain lots of imagery.
What type of writing would you use for the prompt below?
You have read two passages. Think about the similarities and differences in how the two authors develop the themes in each text. Write an essay in which you identify a theme from each text and analyze how each theme is developed.
Literary Analysis
(More specifically, Expository)
Identify the structure of this sentence using the following choices:
Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Compare/Contrast, Chronological Order
Today we will complete our bell ringer, read AR, then review for our cold read.
Chronological Order
What words describes when an author uses descriptive words to paint a picture in the readers mind?
Imagery
the words rainy, gloomy, cold, dark would evoke a _________ mood?
negative
What type of writing tells a story and is written to entertain readers.
Narrative
How could you split up your paragraphs for the following prompt?
Read the following sentence from the passage. "Audubon was a lovable, courteous man, never too poor to help others, very modest and gracious."
Does the author prove this statement in the article? Write a multi-paragraph argumentative essay in which you discuss whether or not the author’s claim is supported by sufficient evidence and reasons.
Answers may vary
Identify the structure of this sentence using the following choices:
Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Compare/Contrast, Chronological Order
Red Delicious apples are sweet, while Granny Smiths are tart and acidic.
Compare/Contrast
Give me a sentence containing imagery.
answers my vary.
What are some words that would evoke a positive mood?
bright, sunny, beautiful, etc.
What type of writing is the sentence below and example of?
You should want to to to the beach because it is the greatest place on earth.
Persuasive
R: restate
A: answer
C: cite evidence
E: explain
S: show