Literature 1
A comparison between two unlike things using like or as.
What is a simile?
Bonus: Give an example of a simile for an extra 200 points.
To make an educated guess based on clues or evidence from text.
Inference
Bonus 100: Name a time that you had to make an inference.
What are the three parts of an introduction paragraph?
Hook, bridge, thesis
Bonus 100: Explain what each sentence does.
Words that replace nouns in a sentence so it is not repetitive.
Pronouns
Bonus: What is the word that the pronoun replaces called?
What is the difference between a constructed response and an EXTENDED constructed response? Include paragraph numbers in your answer.
Constructed response: 1 paragraph
Extended constructed response: ESSAY 4-5 paragraphs
Words that imitate the sound the word is referring.
Bonus: Spell it correctly
onomatopoeia
What is a theme?
The lesson, moral, or message of a story.
What are the 6 parts of a body paragraph?
Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, evidence, explanation, transition sentence
Bonus 200: Explain what each is.
What type of pronoun is in the following sentence? Identify the pronoun.
The ball made a fun squeaky noise, so the dog wanted it.
The ball made a fun squeaky noise, so the dog wanted it.
Objective
Based on this thesis, what will the essay be about? What will be the topic of body paragraph 1 and 2?
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the best type of sandwich because they are more nutritious than plain bread and are convenient to make and eat on the go.
The essay will be about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches being the best.
BP 1: PB&J being more nutritious than plain bread
BP2: convenience
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the best type of sandwich because they are more nutritious than plain bread and are convenient to make and eat on the go.
How do you identify the author's tone?
What is connotation of words used and point of view?
It is a character that changes throughout the story.
dynamic character
What are the 3 parts of a conclusion paragraph?
Restated thesis, summary, lasting impression
Bonus 300: Explain each part.
Identify which sentence is compound and which sentence is complex.
I want chocolate candy, but my mom said no.
Since chocolate candy is sugary, my mom told me I cannot eat any.
COMPOUND: I want chocolate candy, but my mom said no.
COMPLEX: Since chocolate candy is sugary, my mom told me I cannot eat any.
I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I?
Your breath
What acronym should you use to analyze a poem? What does each word stand for?
Title
Paraphrase
Connotation
Attitude
Shift
Title
Theme
A character that stays the same throughout a story.
Static character
What are the three types of writing that we have covered this year? Briefly describe each one.
Informational/Explanatory-Gives the reader information
Argumentative-The author chooses a side and gives reasons and evidence that support their claim
Narrative-A story
Correctly punctuate the following dialogue. Make any other corrections that may be needed.
Can I have ice-cream Sarah yelled. Mom replied Yes, after you finish your homework.
"Can I have ice-cream," Sarah yelled.
Mom replied, "Yes, after you finish your homework."
What goes up and down but doesn’t move?
Stairs
What point of view is the story told from? meaning 1st, 2nd, 3rd person
What is the author's point of view in the text "Jane Goodall is Cool"? meaning the author's thoughts or opinion
Draw and label a plot diagram. Explain each part.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climaz
Falling Action
Resolution
What are the 5 steps to writing an extended constructed response?
1. Prompt
2. Passage
3. Thesis
4. Plan
5. Writing
Correct this sentence.
since chickens are funny they are the best animal mrs stephens explained
since chickens are funny they are the best animal mrs stephens explained
"Since chickens are funny, they are the best animal," Mrs. Stephens explained.
What is wrong with this thesis statement?
In the texts "Jane Goodall is Cool" and "Steve Irwin is Better", the authors show that Steve and Jane each faced turning points by describing Steve's childhood and Jane's time in the jungle.
The titles and topics are switched. Since the text about Jane was listed first, her turning point should be listed first.
Incorrect: In the texts "Jane Goodall is Cool" and "Steve Irwin is Better", the authors show that Steve and Jane each faced turning points by describing Steve's childhood and Jane's time in the jungle.