Writing
When this question is asked you should make sure you answer Who? What? When? Where? and Why?
What is a summary?
When an unfamiliar word appears in the test, one can use this resource to help them out.
What is a dictionary?
An inference is a conclusion a reader draws by combining text evidence with this.
What is prior/background knowledge?
The series of events in a narrative(exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) make up this element.
What is plot?
I would go to the movies, if I had enough money.
Revise the sentence.
If I had enough money, I'd go to the movies.
The following elements make up a thesis statement.
What is restate + reason 1 and reason 2?
This process can be used before writing your essay.
What is outlining? / What is an outline? / What is drafting?
When a passage doesn't directly state a character's feelings, a reader figures them out by noticing this.
What are context clues?
Repeated images, phrases or ideas are known as these, and they help reinforce the story's theme.
What are motifs?
If I were you, I would of asked for help sooner.
Revise the sentence.
If I were you, I would have helped sooner.
In an essay, this acronym reminds writers to introduce who wrote the selection, what is the name of it, and what is the category of writing it falls under.
Answer must include what the acronym stands for as well.
What is Title, Author, Genre(TAG)?
During reading, marking key words, jotting brief notes, or highlighting main ideas is part of this active-reading strategy that helps track important details.
What is making annotations?
As Maya left the house, she grabbed an umbrella even though the sun was still shining. Not too long after, dark clouds were rolling in from the west.
Based on the text, what can the author infer about Maya?
Maya is prepared.
The brave hero, the wise mentor, and the villain are classic examples of this recurring character type found in literature.
What is an archetype?
They are alert, they answer questions, and they are interested in what they are learning.
Rewrite the sentence in a clear and effective way.
They are alert, answer questions, and are interested in what they are learning.
How many quotes per body paragraph?
Two quotes are needed per body paragraph.
Before selecting an answer on a multiple-choice question, this strategy involves removing clearly wrong options to improve your chances.
What is process of elimination?
Marcus' hands trembled as he glanced at the clock. He tucked the letter deep into his backpack before anyone could see.
What can you infer about Marcus?
Ava: [Frantically searching] I can't find it anywhere! My lucky button.
Leo: That tiny thing? It's probably lost.
Ava: It's not just a button, Leo. It's from my first suit.
What does the stage direction say about the character?
The button is important to the character.
"In fact, this slice of ocean has been traversed by more than 2,000 swimmers between England and France."
Rewrite the sentence in a clear and effective way.
In fact, this slice of ocean between England and France has been traversed by more than 2,000 swimmers.
ONLY restate the following prompt.
Read the excerpt form The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Based on the information in the story, write a response to the following:
Explain what makes Katniss' actions in the game courageous.
Write a well-organized informational composition that uses specific evidence from the text to support your answer.
What makes Katniss' actions in the game courageous is...
Katniss' actions in the game are courageous because...
For paired passages that require comparing viewpoints, this skill is essential for recognizing how two texts relate in theme, evidence, or argument.
What is analyzing/synthesizing information across texts?
"No big deal", Andrew said with a shrug as he handed back the test. But he kept his eyes on the floor and his jaw tightened."
Based on the text, what TWO inferences can be made about Andrew?
"He's upset/disappointed"
and
"He hides his emotions"
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo says he prefers to die sooner than live without Juliet's love: "Life were better ended by their hate, Than death prorogued, wanting of they love". Later in the story, Romeo does die sooner as a result of thinking Juliet had passed.
What is this an example of?
What is foreshadowing?
The movie, which was very exciting, we watched last night.
Revise the sentence.
The movie we watched last night was very exciting.