Info. standards
What is the difference between the authors point of view and the authors purpose
Purpose: why they wrote; persuade, entertain, inform
Point of view: their opinion about the topic
What are the 3 ways that dialogue impact a story
1- propel the action
2-reveal aspects of a character
3-provoke a decision
BONUS- intensify a conflict
What is a hyperbole?
An exaggeration
What should be included in an informative or explanatory essay?
-Introduction with a hook, background information, and thesis statement
-body paragraphs that are supported with text evidence and 2-3 sentence explanations
-conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes key points
What should you do prior to reading any passages?
Preview the questions and mark the standard you are being asked to practice
What is the difference between connotative, denotative, and technical word meaning?
Connotative- emotional meaning
denotative- dictionary definition
technical- words connected to a specific subject area
What should be included in the summary of a story
-the main characters
-the setting
-the beginning, the middle, and end
-focusing on actions that move the story along!!
What is the difference between verbal irony and dramatic irony?
Verbal irony- when you say the opposite of what you mean, sarcasm
Dramatic irony- when the reader knows something the characters do not
What needs to be includes in all essay types?
-correct punctuation
-grade level sentence structure
-transition words
What should you do before looking at multiple choice options?
What are the 3 types of connections an author may use?
Distinctions
categories
analogies
What are the parts of a story?
1) exposition
2) Conflict
3) rising action
4)Climax
5) falling action
6) resolution
What is the connotative meaning of a word?
The feeling it is associated with, positive or negative
What should be included in an argumentative or persuasive essay?
-Introduction with a hook, background info, and a thesis statement
-body paragraphs that restate your claim, are supported with evidence, and elaborate on evidence using at least 2-3 sentences
-A conclusion that restates the thesis, summarizes key points, and has a call to action
-acknowledges and disputes a counter argument
Which two steps should you do once you have selected an answer to ensure you are correct?
1) eliminate incorrect responses
2) Underline or point to evidence that supports your response
what are the 4 types of text structures?
Cause and effect: describes the reasons why something happens
sequence: tells what happened in order
compare and contrast: shows how two subjects are similar and different
problem and solution: describes the problem and possible solutions
What are the two purposes of dramatic irony
-build suspense
-create humor
What is an allusion
A reference to an outside work of literature. or historical event
How should all short answer questions be answered? Whenever you are typing, should it ever be once sentence?
In RACE response format.
R-restate the question
A-Answer the question
C-Cite evidence
E-explain how the evidence supports the answer
If it is not multiple choice, it is a multiple sentence RACE response
What is one strategy you can use if you are unable to narrow down your answer?
Ex: no context clues, unable to use prior knowledge
-Eliminate answers that are similar or mean the same thing
-Try to narrow it down to at least 2
What do you evaluate when evaluating an authors argument?
1) is the evidence sufficient?
2)is the evidence relevant?
3) Is their reasoning sound?
In what ways might an author reveal the theme of a story
-character decisions, emotions, actions, and experiences
-development of the plot (the conflict, how the conflict is solved, incidents along the way)
-setting of the story and changes in the setting
-how the main character/s change throughout the story and why
What is a motif
A repeated element throughout the story
What should be included in a narrative essay?
-an established point of view
-dialogue
-appropriate pacing
-follows a story arc
-includes a reflective conclusion
You have an unlimited amount of time to complete your test. How many times should you read each passage and what should you do during each read?
3 times!
Read 1- read for the central idea
Read 2- read to annotate for the standards being assessed
Read 3- read to find and confirm your responses
If I see you doing this, you will receive an ice cream pass exemplar!