What does explicit mean?
Stated clearly and in detail- direct evidence
Define theme.
Who does it apply to?
A lesson that can be learned from the text.
It must be able to apply to everyone. Themes are universal.
What is figurative language?
WORDS AND PHRASES THAT EXPRESS IDEAS METAPHORICALLY INSTEAD OF LITERALLY
What are context clues?
Use the words surrounding the unknown word to help determine the unknown word’s meaning.
Answers must contain like or as
What is an inference?
Not directly stated in the passage- must use prior knowledge AND the text to make an inference- implicit evidence
A summary retelling the main points without opinion or bias.
What is connotation?
What is denotation?
- must get both right for full credit.
Connotation- the meaning behind the word, what is implied by the word
Denotation- the literal meaning of the word, dictionary definition
1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous, __________.
a. it is fuzzy and will bite you
b. it is everywhere
c. it costs too much money
d. it causes rashes
B.
idiom
What is the difference between citing evidence and making an inference?
Inferences aren't directly stated in the text but citing evidence is directly in the text.
What develops a theme in a novel/story/poem?
Characters
Plot
What the character learns
The topic
Figurative language
Repeating ideas
Tone
Problems/Solutions
What is tone?
How is it determined?
How the author feels about the topic.
Word choice, connotation behind words
Revertiental means deep respect for someone or something.
Which of the following is an antonym of the word?
Desecrate
Worship
Awed
Admire
Desecrate
How do writers develop meaning in their text?
Theme
Tone
Word Choice
Problems/Solutions
As Carolyn walked up the street, she looked up in the sky and noticed clouds hovering over her. It was becoming darker and darker. Carolyn felt cold, alone and little scared. It seemed as if she heard every sound the outdoors had to offer. She walked faster and faster toward her destination. From this, we can conclude what about the weather....
Must have evidence to win total points.
It is about to storm.
What is the theme of the following passage? Give one line to support your answer.
A monkey put his hand into a jar of cookies. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull out his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the cookie jar. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet unable to withdraw his hand, he burst into tears and bitterly lamented his disappointment.
a. When you need to, you should make things bigger
b. Stealing is wrong
c. Greed
d. Being greedy often stops success
D. Being greedy often stops success
"He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull out his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the cookie jar."
I used to get so excited about seeing actors and actresses. Once I stood in line for six hours to get an autograph. However, since I came to work at this movie studio, I’ve seen hundreds of famous actors. I don’t bother getting my picture taken or asking for autographs anymore. Once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.
What tone word best describes the passage?
ardent farcical outraged jaded
Cite evidence
Jaded, "Once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all."
In order to determine the words meaning you must make.....
inferences
Based on the paragraph below, which statement best sums up what the article will be about?
You may know Orlando as the home of Disney World, but it is home to so much more. When you come to Orlando, you could easily stay for the entire summer and still never run out of things to do.
a. Walt Disney World is Orlando's most famous attraction.
b. Orlando is crowded and offers too many activities.
c. There are so many things to do in Orlando, making it a great place to visit.
d. Walt Disney World is a place where you should spend your entire summer.
C
An Archaeologist working at a site in Arizona found pottery shards, corn cobs and squash seeds, and lengths of rough wooden polls in the structures. The archaeologist reported at a news conference that the ancient people were farmers.
What evidence did the scientist use to support this report?
Acceptable answers: corn cobs, squash seeds
What is the central idea of the paragraph? Cite evidence for full points.
Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700's. He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better.
a. Benjamin Franklin thought reading was important.
b. Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
c. Benjamin Franklin was not afraid of fire.
d. A Franklin stove can heat a whole room.
B. It lists all of his inventions consistently.
Which tone word sounds like it would describe someone who is funny?
mourning
outspoken
sentimental
witty
Witty
There is, however, a chance you may fondly look upon the honeybee and think of friendly bears stealing jars of honey while meandering through winding, animated forests.
Which word can replace meandering?
journeying aimlessly
moving quickly
pilfering
charging
journeying aimlessly
Write a metaphor
Answers must compare something WITHOUT using like or as