What does cause & effect mean?
Something happens (cause) which makes something else happen (effect)
What does it mean to predict?
Make an educated guess on what MAY happen next.
What are the five necessary paragraphs in an expository text?
Introduction, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion
What is the purpose of a hook?
To grab the readers attention.
What is the minimum number of supporting sentences needed in a body paragraph?
3
What does it mean to "compare"?
What does it mean to infer?
Using clues in the text to figure out what has already happened.
What are the two necessary parts to an introduction
Hook, thesis statement
What is the purpose of a thesis?
Presenting your opinion and the reasons why.
What is rewording?
repeating the information but changing the vocabulary.
What does it mean to contrast?
To find differences between two or more things.
What does tone mean?
Vocabulary based, how words make you feel while reading.
What are the three necessary parts to a body paragraph?
Topic sentence, 3 supporting sentences, conclusion sentence
What is the purpose of a transition word?
To show that the writer is starting a new major idea.
The five types of supporting sentences.
Explanations, examples, anecdotes, facts, statistics.
What type of question asks you to make connections between the text and your life/ real life?
Making connections questions
What does it mean to associate meaning
find a words meaning from the context of how it is used
What are the necessary parts to a conclusion paragraph?
REWORDED thesis, closing statement.
What is the purpose of a link to thesis?
To repeat key words to remind your reader of your thesis.
What is the purpose of a conclusion sentence?
To summarize what was said in the body paragraph. (reason and supporting sentences, as it relates to your thesis)
What type of multiple choice question asks you to pick the best choice from a list where more than one answer is correct?
Evaluating the answers questions
Why is necessary to associate meaning to words? (2 possible answers)
1 Language is constantly evolving= new words are being created
2 there are too many words to know the meaning of every word.
When is it okay to say "I" in an essay?
When the topic question is asking you something personal about your own life.
What is the purpose of introducing your reason
To tell the reader what reason you will be talking about throughout the following paragraph
What are the three parts of a topic sentence?
Transition word, link to thesis, introducing reason.