Point of View
What point of view uses “he,” “she,” or “they”?
Third person
Words like “rocky” and “edge” create what mood?
Harsh / tense / mysterious
What does “circulate” most nearly mean?
Move and flow
Fix: “She dont understand the text.”
Dont to doesn't
Why does the author explain causes of ocean currents?
To explain how they form and move
In The Lighthouse Keeper’s Secret, what POV is used?
Third person limited
Tone of “mysterious story” and “lonely beacon”?
Eerie / reflective
“The ocean currents regulate climate”
What does regulate mean?
Control temperature
Fix: “Their reading the passage.”
Their to they're
Best conclusion about Gulf Stream?
It impacts climate in distant regions
What does an omniscient narrator reveal?
Thoughts/feelings of multiple characters
Why include the journal details?
What type of context clue:
“elated, or extremely happy”
Definition
What is the error:
“The students was confused.”
Subject-verb agreement
What makes strong text evidence?
Specific, relevant, supports claim
How does POV shape understanding of Emma?
Shows her thoughts, confusion, curiosity
What does “faded” mean?
Disappearing / growing faint
Why are context clues important on STAAR?
Help determine the meaning without a definition
Fix punctuation:
“I was nervous however I answered the question”
I was nervous; however, I answered the question.
Best summary of Ocean Currents?
Currents impact climate & ecosystems; scientists study them
Why might an author shift perspectives?
To show different experiences and build tension
What does Emma’s dialogue suggest?
She is uncertain about what to do next
“The currents transport heat and nutrients”
What does transport mean?
Carry/ move
Why is editing important on STAAR?
Improves clarity and correctness
Why include details about technology?
To show how scientists study and predict changes