Revision
Revise the sentence below:
One day, while he was walking through the forest, he seen a strange plant
One day, while he was walking through the forest, he saw a strange plant.
What does it mean if something is "inevitable?"
Unavoidable; Certain to happen
in = not
evitable -> evitabilis = avoidable
What are 2 things that make up a setting?
Time, Place, Climate, Circumstances
Connotation -- underlying emotion, feeling, or "vibe" of a word
(e.g. Unique vs Weird; Frugal vs Cheap)
Denotation -- the literal definition of the word
How should someone structure a body paragraph?
RACE
R- Restate the question (make sure you're answering the question fully)
A- Answer (provide your answer / claim)
C- Cite (provide evidence to back up your claim)
E- Explain (how does this quote prove your answer? Why do you believe your answer?)
How can this sentence be rewritten:
"A misstep by just one student creates a flaw in the perfectly coordinated display that is visible. "
a. A misstep by just one student and a flaw is created that is visible in the perfectly coordinated display.
b. A misstep by just one student creates a visible flaw in the perfectly coordinated display.
b. A misstep by just one student creates a visible flaw in the perfectly coordinated display.
What does it mean to "divulge" something?
to announce publicly
di = widely
vulge -> vulgare = publish
What is the figurative language term for when you compare something without using "like" or "as?"
Metaphor
What is the difference between syntax and diction?
Diction -- the author's word choice
Syntax -- the author's structure
What is the author's purpose in writing an expositional essay?
To provide information for the audience.
"(10) There are no musical cues for the students to use as they march in the changing formations. (11) Furthermore, they walk in perfect step by following the direction of an announcer."
Which word can replace "furthermore" in sentence 11?
a. Instead
b. For Example
What does it mean if someone is being "ambivalent?"
having mixed (or contradictory) feelings about something.
ambi = both
valent -> valentia = strength
What is the role of the Mentor?
To provide advice, knowledge, or tools that the Hero will need later in their journey.
What is the difference between meter and rhyme scheme?
Meter -- rhythmic structure of a poem, composed of stressed and unstressed syllables (e.g. iambic pentameter)
Rhyme Scheme -- the rhyming structure of a poem (e.g. ABBA; ABCABC)
What are the two sections you can get points in on STAAR?
Development (thesis, organization, evidence, and expression [original ideas and voice]) -- up to 3 points
Conventions (sentence correctness: sentence construction • punctuation • capitalization • grammar • spelling) -- up to 2 points
Total: 5 points
"(5) Consumers pay far too much for a drink of water, and those same bottles clog oceans and contaminate the soil. (6) This needs to stop now!"
How can sentence 6 be rewritten as a more effective thesis?
a. It’s foolish to buy several bottles of water each day when there’s no good reason for doing this.
b. These problems can be solved, however, if people choose to drink water from reusable containers instead of plastic bottles.
b. These problems can be solved, however, if people choose to drink water from reusable containers instead of plastic bottles.
What does it mean to be "omniscient?"
All-knowing.
omni = all
scient -> scientia = knowledge / science
What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?
to build suspense and prepare reader for future events
What is the difference between Analysis, Synthesis, and Summary?
Analysis -- examining all of the different parts of a work to find meanings (or patterns) in it.
Breaking it apart
Synthesis -- taking ideas or information from multiple works and putting them together to see how patterns and meanings emerge.
Putting things together
Summary -- retelling a work in a shorter or more concise way.
Retelling it
What skills are tested in Expository Writing? and
What skills are tested in Descriptive Writing?
Expository -- explaining, analysing, and informing
Descriptive -- using figurative language
What is the most effective way to revise the sentence below?
"Also consider that chemicals are released by these many bottles when they are discarded into landfills over hundreds of years and decompose."
Also consider that many bottles are discarded into landfills, where the bottles release chemicals as they decompose over hundreds of years.
What does it mean to be a "precursor?"
A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind.
pre = before
cursor -> currere = to run
How does someone make a theme statement?
1. Take out the elements that the story is about (e.g. destiny / fate; love; family; peace; war; transformation)
2. Consider what the author's opinion is. What is the lesson the author is trying to teach the audience?
What is the difference in structure for Informational and Argumentative essays?
Informational -- Explaining something
Intro w/ Thesis
Body w/ Research
Body w/ Discussion
Conclusion w/ Summary
Argumentative -- Persuading someone to do / believe something
Intro w/ Thesis
Body w/ reason 1
Body w/ reason 2
Conclusion w/ summary
Draw or Describe the graphic organizers used for the following essay genres:
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Sequence
Compare and Contrast: Venn Diagram (Concentric circles)
Cause and Effect: C --> E
Sequence: First --> Next --> Last