Vocabulary
What does the word identify mean?
To recognize or name something
When do I write the introduction and conclusion of an extended response?
After I have completed both short response paragraphs.
When an author organizes information by listing the events in the order they happened, it is what text structure?
Sequence or Time Order
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is a theme?
The theme is the message or meaning an author is trying to convey.
The weather affected our travel plans. What does affect mean?
To have an impact on someone or something
How many paragraphs does an extended response need?
4 Paragraphs: introduction, SR 1, SR 2, and conclusion
This text structure is used when an author explains how things are alike or different.
Compare and Contrast
"Snap!", as the tree limb broke in the forest, the animals scattered.
What is this an example of?
Onomatopoeia
The theme must relate to ____ _____ and not just the story.
Real (your) life
I was tempted to go on a walk with my friends instead of doing homework. What does tempted mean?
Have an urge to do something
What is our short response checklist?
TTQA - Claim - Evidence - Reasoning -Evidence -Reasoning
In this type of text structure, the author states an issue or something that is wrong and then follows it with ideas or ways to fix it.
Problem and solution
The sly snake slithers slowly in the sand.
What is this an example of?
Alliteration
What is something an author uses to help convey the theme of a text?
Events in story, characters thoughts, characters actions, dialogue, increase tension, word choice, illustrations
My mom came home with a big box from the bakery. What might this reveal?
(responses will vary)
This part of the extended response includes a clear statement of your answer or argument
Claim
In which text structure does the author start with a broad idea and then give specific details to explain it further?
Description
I am so hungry I could eat a horse!
What is this an example of?
Hyperbole
In a story where characters work together to solve a problem, the theme might be about this...
Examples: Teamwork, Hard work pays off, perseverance
Miss. Tucker knew she was destined to be a teacher because she loves helping people and teaching new things? What does destined mean?
The path or purpose you are meant to follow, shaped by fate and your choices, with the belief the events in your life have a greater meaning
What should you set up before beginning to write your extended response?
an outline of the paragraphs you will need to include for your answer
What words in this passage tell what text structure it is:
Liam had trouble keeping his room clean. No matter how hard he tried, his clothes and toys always ended up all over the floor. His parents were getting frustrated because they asked him to clean his room every day, but it never stayed tidy. One day, Liam came up with a solution. He decided to organize his room by putting his clothes in the laundry basket and his toys in a box. He also made a checklist to remind himself to clean his room every night. After a week of sticking to his plan, Liam’s room stayed clean, and his parents were proud of him.
Example:
trouble, frustrated, solution, plan
What does the idiom "this is a piece of cake" mean?
It is really easy
What is a theme of this text:
Sadie was new to the school and felt nervous on her first day. As she walked into the classroom, she saw a group of students laughing and talking together. She felt a little unsure as she approached them, but then a girl named Mia smiled at her and said, “You can sit with us!” Sadie smiled back and sat down next to Mia. By the end of the day, Sadie had made new friends.
Examples:
Kindness is important, One kind gesture can make a difference, Have courage to do new things