P.U.R.E.
Poetry
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What should you do for the P in the P.U.R.E. strategy?
You should preview and predict - circle title, pictures and words.
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What are the sections of poetry called?
Stanzas
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How do you know if a story is written in 1st person Point of View?
The author uses words like I, Me, My, Myself.
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Tell the definition of a fact and opinion.
A fact is information you can prove and an opinion is something a person believes but cannot be proven.
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How do you show that you have found text evidence for a question?
Underline/hi-light in the passage. Write the question # next to underlined words. Write the paragraph # next to the question. Most of your answers you will be able to PROVE WITH TEXT EVIDENCE!!!
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What should you do for the U in the P.U.R.E. strategy?
You should underline all underlined or bolded words. Look for context clues to help you figure out the meaning.
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How do you determine the Rhyme Scheme of a Poem?
Look at the LAST word of EACH line.
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How do you know a story is written in 2nd person Point of View?
The author uses words like You. The author is telling YOU to do something...speaking directly to you.
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When a question asks you about the CONFLICT of the story, what do they want you to determine?
They want you to determine the PROBLEM of the story.
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How do you write a summary for a fiction selection?
Use somebody, wanted, but, so, then. Or BME graphic organizer. REMEMBER to write the summary BEFORE you look at your answer choices. Choose the answer that is an OVERVIEW of what the selection is about. Answers with specific details are meant to confuse you!
300
What should you do for the R in the P.U.R.E. strategy?
You should carefully read the selection for meaning. Write the gist or main idea by each paragraph.
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What is imagery? How does the author create imagery?
Imagery is an image the author paints in your mind. The author creates imagery by using your 5 senses (taste, touch, sight, hear, smell).
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How do you know a story is written in 3rd person Point of View?
The author uses words like He, She, Him, Her, or the person's names.
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What is the purpose of stage directions in a drama?
To tell the actor what to do! You do not read them when performing the play.
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How should you answer a question similar to this one: In paragraph 14, the word cattle is underlined. What is the definition of cattle?
Underline the whole sentence. Use your context clues to determine the definition (look at other words around it). Put the answer choices in the place of the underlined words and read it out loud. Which one makes the most sense?
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What should you do for the E in the P.U.R.E. strategy?
You should evaluate and eliminate all possible answers choices using EVIDENCE.
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What is Lyrical poetry?
A poem that sounds like a song, it rhymes.
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Author's Purpose - what does P.I.E stand for?
Persuade, Entertain, and Inform
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What is a playwright?
A playwright is the person who wrote the play.
400
How do you write a summary for a non-fiction selection.
Use the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why). Choose the answer that is a general overview of the selection.
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How do you show text evidence using the P.U.R.E strategy?
You should underline evidence in the selection to prove your answer. You should write the paragraph number next to the question.
500
What is free verse poetry?
The poet makes up the rules of the poem, it does not rhyme.
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Why does a drama sometimes use a narrator?
The narrator tells the story of the play, to give background information.
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What do you need to do in order to be successful on the Reading STAAR test?
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!! Get a good night's rest, eat a good breakfast, take your time!
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How do you find the theme of a selection?
Ask yourself what is the character's main problem and how does he try to solve that problem? Ask yourself what does the character LEARN and what did you LEARN from the selection? This will reveal the MESSAGE/LESSON/THEME!
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