Multiple Choice
True or false: day 1 is ONLY multiple choice.
FALSE!
What format should you use when writing a paragraph? (Hint: it's four letters)
Point, Evidence, Analysis, Conclusion
PEAC
True or False: You can use the first few lines of the essay prompt to help write your introduction.
True!
What is a central idea?
The main point of the text, what it's mostly about.
What should you read before actually reading a text?
The title of the text and any pretext if there is any.
Try to answer this multiple choice question:
"The boy was bewildered. He couldn't figure out what was happening!"
What is another word for 'bewildered?"
a. Sad
b. Scared
c. Confused
d. Happy
C. Confused!
True or False: You can rephrase the question as a statement to quickly form your claim.
True!
How many stories will you have to read BEFORE writing your essay?
2!
What is symbolism? (you can't just say symbols)
When objects, people, actions, or ideas are used to represent deeper meanings beyond what they are literally.
How much time do you have for the test?
90 minutes
True or false: you should leave questions blank if you don't know the answer.
FALSE You should always guess if you aren't sure!
Write a sentence stem you can use to start up your analysis (reasoning).
-This means that...
-Therefore,...
-This shows us that...
-Clearly,...
(answers may vary)
What do you need to include in your essay? Name 3 things.
Claim, evidence (quotes), analysis, organization, conclusion, transition words, proper spelling/grammar/punctuation and more...
What is imagery?
When you describe something using the five senses: Sight, Hear, Touch, Taste, and Smell
What should the quotes in your essay ABSOLUTELY ALWAYS have around them?
Quotation marks!!!
Answer this question:
Two things you should do when answering multiple choice questions is:
a. read the question carefully and look back at the text for clues
b. Eliminate wrong options then look back at the text for clues
c. ask a friend and go to the bathroom
d. look back at the text and skip the question
A! Read the question carefully and look back at the text for clues
Write a claim to this question:
What is the purpose of taking the CMAS Test?
-To demonstrate our 6th Grade ELA knowledge
-To see what 6th grade ELA skills we know and don't know yet.
-To measure our 6th grade ELA state standard skills
How many body paragraphs would this essay have?
-How does the author develop the main character's point of view in "Fishing Smarts?"
-How does the author develop the main character's point of view in "Family Vacationing?"
-How is the point of view different and similar in each text?
-Use details from both texts to support your response.
3!
What is personification?
When words are used to describe an object or animal as if it has human characteristics.
Fiction review: What is 'theme?'
Extra 100 pts: can you give an example of a theme!
The message of the story, the lesson to be learned.
What sort of quotes would you look for or use to support this claim?
The main character in 'Middle School Life' feels that 6th grade is fun!
Answers may vary:
-Quotes that show the character having fun
-Quotes that explain the character's attitude about 6th grade being fun
What is first person point-of-view?
When the story is told directly from a character’s own perspective using pronouns like “I,” “me,” or “we.”
Nonfiction Review: what are some text features you may see that can help you figure out what an article is about?
Title, images, captions, subheadings.