the message or lesson of the story
theme
SWBAT
Students Will Be Able To...
What is a counterclaim?
the argument opposing the original claim
comma ( , )
What is Ms. Halik's future career?
ELA teacher!
the action of the subject in a sentence.
What types of essays have we written so far this year?
Two argumentative and a comparison essay.
what does RACES stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Sum it up!
What is the pronoun in this sentence:
Ms. Halik is sad to leave because she will miss her students!
she / her
What is Ms. Halik's favorite color?
Green!
what is the setting of a story?
where and when the story takes place
what are the coordinating conjunctions?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
poems are divided into ________ instead of paragraphs.
stanzas.
what is subject-verb agreement?
when the subject and verb in a sentence must both be singular or both be plural.
What are Ms. Halik's dogs' names? (name at least 1!)
Bella and Laila!
what is a simple sentence?
A sentence that has a subject, verb and complete thought.
what is the difference between the author and speaker of a poem?
The author writes the poem, the speaker is the voice of the poem.
Which plot element goes in the top box?
Climax
Where does the comma go in this sentence:
It was a sunny day so the kids walked to the park to play basketball.
It was a sunny day, so the kids walked to the park to play basketball.
What exotic pet does Ms. Halik have?
Do you remember it's name?
A tortoise named Ludacris!
ISHAMPOO. What does it stand for?
figurative language:
Idiom/imagery, Simile, Hyperbole, Alliteration, Metaphor, Personification, Oxymoron, Onomatopoeia
What are the 3 persuasive techniques used to support an argument?
testimonial, emotional appeal, bandwagoning
testimonial, emotional appeal, bandwagoning
What does the introduction to an argumentative essay need to have?
A hook, claim, and introducing your key details.
When two subjects are connected by "or / nor", which verb tense will it have?
It will follow the subject closest to the verb.
What college degree is Ms. Halik getting in May?
her Masters degree!