VOCABULARY
Give the definition of concise
Brief and to the point
In writing a paragraph, what is the first sentence called. (Green)
Topic Sentence
What is the difference between main idea and theme
Main idea is the focus of the article and the theme is the moral of the story, or the message the author wants to get across and leave readers.
The Face Off Diagram is used to show __________
Similarities and differences in a story
What are the three school rules?
Be responsible, respectful, and safe
True or False: Pristine means old and dirtily
False. Fresh and clean
What are supporting sentences in a paragraph? (Yellow)
details about the topic sentences
True or False: Theme can be directly stated in a literary work such as novels, stories, poems ect.
False. Theme is NEVER directly stated
What is the name of another diagram you can use to help you see the similarities and differences in a story?
Double Bubble
Name two iPad rules
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What does the word bluff mean in the sentence?
Jeff bluffed at the poker table and won more chips from another player.
He mislead, deceived or faked the other players.
Which is the topic sentence?
I hate cleaning! I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.
I hate cleaning!
Main Idea OR Theme: "Big Mike" was a homeless orphan who was taken in by a wonderful family. Their love and support helped him turn his life around and he become an NFL football player.
Main Idea
Molly and Sara are sisters. They like to swim during the summer. Molly is in the school band and Sara is on the basketball team. How are these sisters alike?
They enjoy swimming
What is the name of our IT on Campus?
Mr. Lincoln
What does the word wrath mean in the sentence below?
All of Zeus wrath ran down upon his enemy Hades.
Extreme Anger
What is the main point of this paragraph?
I will be looking after my neighbors' dog this week. They have gone abroad on holiday and cannot take it with them. I will feed him and take him for walks every day. I'm really looking forward to it.
Looking after a neighbor's dog.
How can you find theme in a story?
To identify the theme, you need to first identify the story's plot, the way the story uses characterization, and the primary conflict in the story.
Compare or Contrast: The key word different is ______
Contrast
What is my ONE classroom rule?
Give respect, get respect
Use the word "disdain" in a sentence.
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Definition is to regard with scorn.
What should ALL detail sentences start with? (Yellow)
Transitions
What is the theme of the novel you are reading in class?
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What is a difference between cash and credit cards?
When purchasing goods or services, most consumers have a choice of using cash or a credit card. Credit cards are very convenient.Credit cards charge interest, which is an additional charge on top of whatever the product or service costs. If a credit card user doesn’t pay his bill immediately, the interest compounds (increases), which can make an everyday purchase turn into long-term debt. On the other hand, using cash means a person is only using only money he has and is not accumulating debt to pay in the future.
cash leaves you with no interest and credit cards have interest
Who is the author of the novel you are reading?
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