Classroom Expectations
What should you do when the teacher is talking?
Answers Vary (listen, pay attention, no talking)
What should you do if you need something in the cafeteria?
Raise your hand.
What does it mean to cite a source?
To cite a source means to give credit to the original author or creator of the information you used.
What is an informational text?
An informational text provides factual information about a specific topic.
What is the main idea of a text?
The main idea is the primary point or concept that the text is conveying.
Name one way to show respect to your classmates during group work.
How do you follow expectations in the hallway?
Walking in a single file line on the right side of the hallway. No talking, hands and feet to ourselves (including off of the walls and lockers)
Why is citing sources important in your writing?
Citing sources is important to avoid plagiarism and to allow others to find the original information.
Nonfiction
Name one type of figurative language.
simile, metaphor, alliteration, repetition
What does it mean to be prepared for class?
You are ready to learn. You have everything from your locker, you have went to the bathroom, you have your homework comepleted.
How can you show kindness to others while walking in the hallway?
Name two things you could include in your citation.
Author name, chapter title, book title, etc..
How do you determine the credibility of an informational source?
You determine credibility by checking the author's qualifications, the publication date, and the sources used.
How can you find the meaning of unknown words?
Look in the footnotes of the text, a glossary, or context clues.
How can you demonstrate responsibility with your assignments?
Turning things in on time, completing work to the best of your ability, keeping up with your assignments.
Why is it important to keep your hands to yourself in the hallway?
It is disruptive to those having class. People can get hurt. It is not being respectful to our building.
How can we decide if a website is credible?
Author's qualifications, date of publication, website domain extension, how easy is it to fact check?
Name one feature commonly found in informational texts.
Common features include tables of contents, headings, and diagrams.
What is the difference between a summary and an analysis of a text?
A summary provides a brief overview of the main points or events in a text, while an analysis examines the deeper meaning, themes, and techniques used by the author to convey those points.
What do all the letters in JACKETS stand for?
Justify our answer
Accept the consequences of our actions
Care about ourselves, our school, and our classmates.
Keep hands, objects, and unkind words to ourselves.
Earn the grade we want to have.
Try our best everyday
Show respect to ourselves, Mrs. Eaton, classmates, and guests.
Where is the trip to this nine weeks and how can you earn it?
The Aquarium. No missing work, no unexcused absences, two or fewer demerits.
What do these domain extensions mean?
.org
.gov
.edu
.com
organization, government, education, commercial
What is the purpose of a glossary in an informational text?
A glossary defines key terms used in the text.
What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
First-person point of view uses "I" or "we," while third-person point of view uses "he," "she," or "they."