Based on the selection, Coral Reefs, humans are responsible for much of the disintegration of coral reefs.
What is a topic sentence?
100
Boom, bang, splash!
What is onomatopoeia?
100
I begin an open response by introducing the topic and the text.
What is a Topic Sentence?
100
Creaaaaaaakkkkk, the rusty, old door swung open with such a force that it felt like an earthquake had rumbled through my body.
What is a strong lead?
200
- A character in the story is speaking or a narrator is telling the story.
What is point of view (1st and 3rd)?
200
Based on the poem, to begin with, initially, also, furthermore, in conclusion, to summarize...
What are Terrific Transitions?
200
The ancient, wooden door felt rough to the touch. It creaked as if it were about to splinter into matchsticks before me. Outside the dusty window, the wind howled like a pack of ravenous wolves.
What is sensory details?
200
First, next, finally, furthermore, based on the article, on the other hand, in conclusion...
What are Transitions?
200
What organizer can you use for comparing and contrasting 2 or more things?
What is a Venn Diagram?
300
Strategies you can use to make the reader smile when writing a narrative.
What are Smiley Face Tricks?
300
We are the main ideas of the open response that need proof from the text.
What are the details?
300
"Mom, where are my cleats?" I screeched anxiously as Mrs. Smith pulled up outside the window to pick my up for practice.
What is dialogue?
300
Using words that are directly from the text and question that are specific to what you read.
What is Specific Vocabulary?
300
Time order
What is Sequence or Chronological Order?
400
A narrative should always start with a ....
What is a strong lead?
400
I am the proof...
What is evidence?
400
My hands shook as they clenched. My nails dug into my palms, but I didn't notice the pain. It felt like lava was boiling up inside of me about to erupt.
What is Show not Tell?
400
After analyzing the open response question, what are the next things that I do before reading the passage?
What is create a graphic organizer?
*topic sentence, in my own words, must haves...
400
She stood up, grabbed her things and stormed out of her sister's room without a word.
What is Magic 3?
500
The wind whipped my hair into my face, the sweet smell of cinnamon wafted through the air and seemed to grab me as I sauntered to school on a chilly, Spring morning.
What is sensory details?
500
What are the four main pieces that you need in an open response?
What is ...
- Topic Sentence
- Details
-Evidence
-Wrap-up or conclusion?
500
I hook the reader and grab their attention in narrative writing. I usually come at the beginning of essay or paragraph.
What is Strong Lead?
500
In summary, the characters in the fable are used to teach a lesson that will resonate with the reader.
What is a conclusion/wicked wrap-up?
500
I tell the reader about the characters, setting, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution of a narrative story.