Vocabulary
What is the definition of "theme"?
A main message in the story, usually about life or the world.
How many short response questions on the test?
5
What kind of words do you use when going from one idea to the next?
Transition Words
What is one thing you should NOT do while taking the test.
Call out
get out of your seat
crying uncontrollably
scream for help
Give an example of a metaphor.
Uses "is"
Life is a journey.
What is central idea?
It's what the text is mostly about.
How many essays are one the test?
1
What is the purpose of annotating?
To help to understand the text better.
What does RACER stand for, and when do we use it?
RACE stands for :
Restate The Question
Answer The Question
Cite Evidence
Explain Your Answer
We use it to organize an answer to a short response question.
Define simile. What is a simile?
Uses "like" or "as"
She's like the wind.
What is the definition of "emphasize"?
Highlight/to show
One way Johnny's attitude changed is that
How can you take notes on the state test?
By clicking the notepad feature. Also there is a highlighter too.
What is a transition word, and what is it used for?
A word that combines two ideas like "and" "or" "also" "just as well"
They are used to separate ideas and organize our writing.
Define personification. And personify a tree:
Nonliving thing=human qualities
The tree danced in the wind.
What is the definition of "develop"?
To grow
How do you break down a short response question?
Identify the key task words (e.g., "analyze," "describe"), topic words (theme),
What are the 4 common text structures?
Chronological
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast
How should I structure my ELA test essay?
2 RACECER paragraphs
conclusion - that's it!
Define imagery. Give an example.
Imagery is the five senses. It's like descritive language.
She's on fire!
What is the definition of "support"?
Back up an idea.
How many multiple choice questions are there?
26
How do I find the central idea?
title
first and last sentence of the paragraph
How many points is a short response worth?
2
What is difference between tone and mood?
Tone = author attitude
Mood = how I feel when I read the story/poem