Unit 1
The golden yellow sunlight filtered down through the pale new leaves on the oak trees. What is this an example of?
Imagery
What type of words evoke strong positive or negative reactions from the reader?
Loaded Words
What type of sentence is this?
Since I have no milk, I'll go to the store.
Complex
What type of writing piece reflects on a life experience and conveys a meaningful theme?
Memoir
Fill in the blank.
A ______ is a group of lines within a poem about a single topic.
Stanza
What is the point of view of Michael Vey?
1st person
Fill in the blank.
A(n) __________ is an argument that doesn’t support your position statement.
Opposing Claim
What genre book was My Brother Sam is Dead?
Historical Fiction
What is one good technique to use when writing a speech?
Examples:
Tone
Eye contact
Clearly stating your main idea
Body Language
The speed you talk in
What is the plot of Killing Mr. Griffin?
High school students face charges when their prank against Mr. Griffin backfires.
What was the theme of the unit 1 poem?
The choices you make could change your life
What are the three types of categories that advertisers use to persuade the buyers?
Pathos, Ethos, & Logos
What type of writing takes something from the past and either adds things or takes away things?
Historical Fiction
Fill in the blank.
A memoir is _______ because they can add in feelings and portray themselves as they want to be portrayed.
Subjective
Fill in the blank.
A __________ is a poem that does not rhyme, but relies heavily on implied meanings.
Free Verse Poem
What are the three comma rules?
Listing a series of items.
Between two or more adjectives that describe a noun.
After a dependent clause.
What are at least 2 tips for writing an objective summary?
Examples:
Focus on the central idea.
Omit minor supporting details.
Write only enough to convey the central idea.
Organize the information clearly.
Restate the information in your own words.
Do not include any personal opinions or thoughts.
What is the only thing you make up in a historical fiction story?
Characters
(You can also alter events)
Fill in the blank.
A biography is objective because it is_______.
Factual
What type of mystery is this?
a story in which the reader knows “whodunit,” but the suspense arises from watching the detective figure it out.
Inverted
Add punctuation in the dialogue.
“wow the sunset is beautiful” martha said in awe
"Wow, the sunset is beautiful," Martha said in awe.
What is the quote/theme of unit 2?
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” - Charles Dickens
Examples:
1. World War II
2.The Gold Rush
3. Civil War
4. Mayflower
5. Egypt
What is one of the quotes/themes of unit 4?
“Choose to win each day, defy the odds, and never let adversity steal your dreams.”
“Only by defying society’s expectations can you find the true uncertainty that defines adventure.”
Name as many types of mysteries as you can.
Amateur
Child in Peril
Whodunit
Comic
Cozy
Courtroom Drama
Dark Thriller
Espionage
Forensic
Heists & Capers
Historical
Inverted
Locked Room
Medical
Police Procedural
Private Eye (Detective)
Psychological Suspense
Romantic
Techno-thriller
Thriller
Young Adult