Vocabulary
CER
Narrative Writing
Synonyms / Antonyms
Ms. Addis Facts
100

1st person uses words like...

I, we, me, my, our

100

What does CER stand for?

Claim

Evidence

Reasoning

100

What is a character? 

A person or being in a story

100

What is another word for big?

Large, giant, etc.

100
Ms. Addis has a human child.


True? False?

FALSE

200

What is point of view?

The perspective of a person or how they feel about something (opinion)

200

In paragraph 2, it says, "over 90% of students want a different uniform."


Is this a claim, evidence, or reasoning?

Evidence

200

What is a setting?

A place
200

What is the OPPOSITE (antonym) of big?

Small, tiny, etc.

200

What subjects does Ms. Addis teach?

English, History, Science

300

What is the central idea?

The gist or most important part/idea.

300

Students at Paul want to express themselves through clothing, which is why they want to abolish uniforms. 


Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

Claim

300

Give an example of a narrative story. 

(Books, articles, movies, etc.)

"Names/Nombres"

"Cinderella" 

"Wall-e"

"Magic School Bus"

etc.

300

What is synonym for smart?

Intelligent, genius, etc.

300

What is the name of Ms. Addis' baby (dog)?

WINNIE

400

"Jeff has 2 sisters who are younger." What point of view is being used here?

Third person

400

This shows that a large part of the student population are interested in choosing their own clothes instead of wearing a uniform every day.


Is this claim, evidence or reasoning?

Reasoning

400

What is dialogue?

When characters talk in a story.

*bonus: What do you need to include when using dialogue? 

400

What is a synonym for similar?

Same, alike

400

When did Ms. Addis' first year at Paul? 

2019

500

What is theme?

What you learn about life from the text.

500

What are some examples of author's purpose? (Why do they write?)

To inform, entertain, persuade 

500

How can you include more descriptive language in your writing?

Describe: form, color, size, shape, texture, sound, etc.

500

What is an antonym for short?

tall, large, long

500

What is something Ms. Addis ALWAYS says?

Try your best! 

Be kind, please!

NO BULLYING! 

Voice level 0, please!

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