Vocabulary
I can't wait to buy this year's almanac so I can learn a bunch of new facts about various topics.
What is an almanac?
a. A book that contains a collection of maps
b. An informational book published every year about animals, weather, sports, and more.
c. A novel about ancient history
d. A magazine for fashion trends
b. An informational book published every year about animals, weather, sports, and more.
What is nonfiction?
Texts that use facts and real information.
What is fiction?
Texts that use imagination- is NOT real.
What does RAP stand for?
Restate, Answer, Proof
If a text is organized by explaining a persons life in order and the years go from 1721 -> 1735 -> 1760, what text structure is it most likely using?
A. Description
B. Sequence
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Cause and Effect
B. Sequence
If it's explaining the events in order, and the YEARS are in order throughout the text, it is sequence.
What is an illustration? How does this type of text feature support readers?
An illustration is a picture or drawing.
Illustrations support readers by SHOWING what something or someone looks like. These visuals allow readers to better understand a topic.
What is sequence of events?
When events are happening in order: First, then, next, finally.
True or False:
I cannot text code with fictional text.
(Explain your thinking)
False, you can text code with all kinds of text! It helps you use metacognition while you read.
Identify the part of RAP that is missing from the example answer:
What are two responsibilities a serf had? Explain each of them using text evidence.
Farming and paying taxes. They farmed for their lords to support the manor because they had to give them their harvest after tending to the crops and livestock all day. Also, serfs had to pay taxes to the lords since they were not landowners and lived on a small piece of their land.
The part of RAP that is missing is the RESTATE. It should restate the question and say:
"Two responsibilities serfs had were farming and paying taxes. They farmed for their lords to support the manor because they had to give them their harvest after tending to the crops and livestock all day. Also, serfs had to pay taxes to the lords since they were not landowners and lived on a small piece of their land."
DAILY DOUBLE: 400 points
What does favorably mean as used in this sentence?
Mrs. Persons reacted favorably to the student's joke, but told him to finish telling her at recess.
Favorably in this sentence means Mrs. Persons was impressed by the joke, but didn't want it to interrupt class.
Once the knight turned the corner, he had a scary encounter with the dragon.
Use context clues to explain the meaning of 'encounter'.
The meaning of encounter is to come into contact with someone or something unexpectedly.
Which of the following shows the correct sequence of the feudal system?
A. Serfs -> Knights -> Craftsmen -> Lords
B. Lords -> Serfs -> Craftsmen -> Knights
C. Serfs -> Craftsmen -> Knights -> Lords
D. Serfs -> Craftsmen -> Lords -> Knights
C. Serfs -> Craftsmen -> Knights -> Lords
Which of these could be a theme? Choose all that apply.
A. Physical strength is better than being kind.
B. Cleverness and quick thinking can be as effective as physical strength
C. Bravery is an important trait to have.
D. Being friendly is the worst trait to have.
B. Cleverness and quick thinking can be as effective as physical strength
C. Bravery is an important trait to have.
What is wrong with this RAP response?
Identify two different trades' apprentices could learn during the Middle Ages. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
"Two different trades apprentices could learn during the Middle Ages were to be a carpenter or a tailor. Page 32."
The problem with this RAP response is that proof/text evidence was not included.
YOU CANNOT JUST SAY WHAT PAGE NUMBER YOU FOUND YOUR EVIDENCE IN. You need to state the actual text evidence.
For example, "According to page 32, the picture shows various examples of different trades people could learn."
Reread
Text Code
Analyze text features
Read questions before reading the text
What is the difference between a firsthand and secondhand account?
A firsthand account is created by someone who WITNESSED the event, so it includes more personal feelings and thoughts, and personal stories.
A secondhand account is created by someone who LEARNED about the event, so it includes more facts and examples that came from research.
What is cause and effect? Give an example.
For example: Benjamin Banneker gathered a lot of useful information, so he decided to create an almanac.
What is theme? Give an example.
The theme of a story is the moral, message, or life lesson the character learned.
For example:
- Always be kind
- Cleverness can take you far in life
According to the text...
Paragraph _ states...
Based on the text, I can infer...
How do you text code? What do you do to help you think about the text as you read?
I like to highlight dates, years, important words or phrases.
I like to circle confusing words.
I like to use emojis to express my reactions as I read.
I like to make comments if I can make a personal connection or have a question.
What is the difference between implicit and explicit details?
Implicit means you have to infer using the details, explicit means the answer and details are directly in the text.
List 4 different text features a passage could have.
Title
Subtitles
Photos
Bolded Words
Charts
Diagram
Etc.
The 5 story elements are characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.
Describe each element.
Character: The people (or sometimes animals) who drive the story, each with their own motivations, personalities, and flaws.
Setting: The time and place where the story takes place, including details about the environment, culture, and atmosphere.
Plot: The sequence of events in the story, including the exposition (introduction), rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Conflict: The central struggle or problem that the characters must overcome, which can be internal (within a character) or external (against another character, nature, or society).
Theme: The message/moral you can learn from the story.
When you identify, you can usually just state the answer in a complete sentence.
However, when you explain you are describing your answer and telling the 'why' or 'how'.
What are the parts of the TARGET strategy?
Tackle the title
analyze the text
read the text with a purpose
eliminate answers
take your time and give best effort