Poetry
What is the author of a poem called?
Poet
What helps the reader understand the text better?
Text Features
This is how a character or the author thinks and feels about a topic..
Perspective
Name the figurative language: The trees danced in the wind.
Personification
When is your ELA FAST test and MATH FAST?
ELA- May 1st
Math- May 3rd
What are three elements in poetry?
Line, Stanza, Rhythm, Repetition, etc.
Author's make ___ in order to convince readers of an idea. The ____ is a statement of the author’s belief about their topic.
Claim(s)
What is the difference between 1st person point of view and third person point of view?
1st- in the story (I, me, my)
3rd- out of the story (they, names, etc)
Define the prefixes:
Graph
script
writing
write
Explicit- (Stated): Look for a sentence that clearly states the answer or detail you are looking for.
Implied- (Implied): Look for clues in the text.
What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
The time is here
that is the fast test
that means summer is near
just try your best
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B
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B
Tell four examples of key words for the text structure cause and effect.
Answers will vary
What are the four points of plot structure and what happens in each?
Beginning- Where the setting and characters are introduced
Rising Action- A series of events that develop the conflict or problem
Climax- Where the problem reaches its peak
Ending/Resolution- Tells how the problem is solved
“Carson’s mother encouraged her daughter’s curiosity and love of nature.”
What is the meaning of the word curiosity using your knowledge of the suffix -ity?
Ⓐ one who is interesting
Ⓑ to be interested in the past
Ⓒ the state of being interested
Ⓓ the process of being concerned
Ⓒ the state of being interested
What is central idea (identify each part)
Topic + Point = Central idea
Topic- The topic is what the text is mostly about.
Point- The point is what the author is telling the reader about the topic.
Central Idea- The central idea is the most important thought that can be found throughout a text.
Name the type of poem:
Wooden umbrellas
walking toward the mountain
to see pink blossoms
Tell four examples of key words for the text structure of compare and contrast
Answers will vary
What is the theme of this story: Once upon a time, there was a teacher named Ms.M. Ms.M was very stressed because testing was coming up. She was worried that this year was so long that her kids would not remember what they learned. She came up with a plan to get her kids ready and excited for testing. She planned an ice cream sundae party, created fun reviews, and rewarded her kids for their hard work. When testing came, her kids were stress free and excited. The scores came back and ALL of her kids went up in F.A.S.T and passed the 4th grade!
*Answers vary*
Hard work pays off
Believe in yourself
You can do anything if you put your mind to it
What is the difference between simile and metaphor?
They both compare two unlike things, but SMILIE uses like or as and metaphor does not.
What is the authors perspective: Students in schools should always have opportunities to play organized sports. These activities teach critical life-skills, such as teamwork, determination, and self-discipline.
Students should play sports (positive)
What are the four types of poems and their definitions?
Rhymed verse- Has a pattern of rhyming in the poem. (rhyme scheme)
Free verse- Often uses descriptive words and figurative language. It does not have a regular pattern of rhyme or rhythm.
Haiku- Has three lines and 17 syllables (5-7-5).Does not rhyme.
Limerick- A humorous poem that uses rhyming words.
Name the Text Structure: Monarch butterflies are some of the most well-known types of butterflies. They have distinctive features, such as bright orange wings with black lines and white spots. Because of their color, they are sometimes called common tiger butterflies. The males are bigger than the females, and they have six legs. They often fly with a slow, sailing motion.
Description
Name all the elements that make up a story and explain what they are.
Setting- Where and when the story takes place
Events- A story includes events with problems the characters face and solve.
Conflict- Problem that needs to be resolved
Character Development- How the character changes throughout the story
What is the following figurative language?
The sweet sound of the band swelled.
Alliteration
How long is your F.A.S.T. ELA Test?
90 minutes but given extra time upon discretion