ELA Terms
Name the literary device that compares two things while using the words "like" or "as"
I can distinguish between real friends and fake friend by seeing how people act.
Distinguish- to determine the differences between two things
Where are your cell phones during testing?
In a basket at the front of the room, turned off.
A young man is displaced from his family due to a war in his country. After many year, and countless obstacles, he is reunited with his family. Later in life he creates a company that is helps tribes still living in his home country.
A Long Walk to Water
The name of Ms. Samokar's dog
Jonathan
What is an objective summary?
A summary that includes key details from the text and does not include the readers feelings or opinions.
When eating peanut butter, Ms. Samokar has an adverse reaction because she is allergic.
Adverse- Unfavorable, against one's desires
What EOG will you take first?
ELA - May 12th
An informational text that describes the dangers of plastic pollution.
Trash Vortex
Describe a test taking strategy that you could use during the EOG's.
-Breaking down the questions to understand
-going back to the text
What is an inference?
Combining what the text says, with what the readers personal experience is, to create an educated guess.
Devoid- Lacking
On what date will you take your Math EOG?
Friday May 14th
A young woman fights for her right to marry who she wants.
Atalanta by Betty Miles
How many languages does Ms. Samokar know?
Two- English & American Sign Language
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is how the author feels about what they are righting. Mood refers to the feeling the author creates for the readers.
Mathew's unfair conviction was the catalyst for his lifelong interest in justice and criminal reform.
Catalyst- Something that causes a change or new event
What is the first day the full remote scholars will come in to take their EOG's
Thursday May 20th
Book. The Harlem Renaissance
One Last Word
a word that describes something is what part of speech?
Adjective
Knowing an author's purpose is as easy as P.I.E.E. What do each of those letters stand for?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain
The patient was so thin I could see his bones protruding under his skin.
Protruding- to project, stick out
Why must all cell phones be turned off during testing?
If a phone rings, makes a noise during testing, that must be reported as an irregularity. Students may need to retest.
A Poem. Written about the Harlem Renaissance. Compares the challenges of life to creating a work of art made of stone.
The Sculptor.
How many states has Ms. Samokar lived in? (bonus 300 points if you can name them!)
3- CT, FL, NC