Basic Knowledge
What does A.D.D.I stand for?
A- answer the question
D- Detail #1
D- Detail #2
I- Inference
What is the FIRST thing you should do when taking a test?
Read the directions
What is another term for "Theme"
Big idea
Lesson
Central Idea
Moral
What is a synonym for the word "reveal"
to show
"This test is a piece of cake!"
Identify the figurative language used?
Metaphor
What is a recommended strategy you SHOULD use when reading a story/ text?
TAKE NOTES
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To put information in your own words
How does paragraph 7 relate to paragraph 9?
What is another term for "relate"?
Connect
What is a synonym for main idea?
Central Idea
Central Theme
Central message
What is text structure?
The way the author organizes information
What is the success criteria for answering a short response question?
Ussing A.D.D.I
What is the recommended strategy you should use when answering multiple choice questions?
Process of elimination
Identify a quality about this character?
What is another term for "quality"?
Character trait
What is the term for the literary term that uses the words "like" or "as"
EX: Sali spied a scrap of glorious orange damask cloth turning in the hot wind like a flame
Simile
Sarah walked through the dense forest, the sound of rustling leaves underfoot filling the air. As she ventured deeper into the woods, the sunlight became increasingly obscured by the thick canopy overhead. Despite the beauty of nature surrounding her, a sense of foreboding crept into her mind, and she couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. Every snap of a twig or distant hoot of an owl seemed to echo through the silent trees, sending shivers down her spine.
What is the author's tone?
Ominous
What is the term for taking information directly from a text without giving credit to the author?
Plagiarism/ Plagiarizing
What are two ways to give evidence?
By getting a direct quote from the story/ text and paraphrase
Which meaning of the word "grand" is used in paragraph 4 of the story?
In other words, what are they asking you to find?
A synonym for the word "grand"
What is the difference between "Your" and "You're"?
Your means possession
EX- is this your pen?
You're= You Are
EX- You're my best friend
What is another term for the text structure "sequence"?
Chronological order
A small part of the story/ text
What time should students arrive in order to take the exam?
Before 8:00 AM
Why are paragraphs 9 through 12 important to the story?
What kind of question is this?
A part to whole question
What is the difference between "There" and "Their"?
Their= one's possession
EX= The students placed their backpacks in the closet
There= location or place
EX- The car is parked over there.
As Lily walked to school, she couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of her stomach. The sky overhead darkened, and ominous clouds gathered, casting a shadow over the neighborhood. A sudden gust of wind sent leaves swirling around her feet, and the distant rumble of thunder echoed in the air. Despite the forecast predicting a sunny day, Lily couldn't shake the sense that a storm was brewing, hinting at the challenges that lay ahead.
Which figurative language is the author using?
Foreshadow/ Foreshadowing