Pronunciation & Definition
Initiating Event
What is the beginning of a story or the start of a conflict within the story.
Keisha felt terrified and began to stumble over her words as Mrs. Watson continued to stare at her with an almost belligerent gaze.
What is the meaning of the word belligerent? A. strangely familiar B. hostile or argumentative C. weak or exhausted D. overly exaggerated
What is
B. hostile or argumentative
Before reading each passage students must first
What is
Figure out authors purpose (Entertain or Inform)
Look at the pictures and subtitles
Background knowledge what do I already know about the title? How can I relate?
Give a definition and example of
Personification
What is
Giving human characteristics to something non-human.
The wind whistled
Has an Alpaca farm
Mrs. Schneider
Theme
The Lesson
ex. Always keep trying never give up
Between World War I and the Great Depression an important cultural movement began to evolve in the heart of New York City.
evolve v. — adapt, develop, increase, mature.
Which word best replaces evolve? F. adapt G. develop H. increase J. mature
What is
G. develop
While reading the passage students must
What is
Stop and ask yourself questions to interact with the text.
Highlight important events and vocabulary.
Think about a plot chart or time Line.
READ EVERYTHING
Give a definition and example of
Hyperbole
What is an exaggeration
I'm never going to pass this SOL
YES YOU ARE!!!!!!
Missing a finger
Mr. Wilson
Convey
Express or communicate
How does the author convey the theme of the story?
Arkayla received her first patent for an innovative sink and dishwasher design. Her new creation saved space and was much more comfortable to operate.
The word innovative means — A. occurring rarely or infrequently B. showing great value C. using new methods D. quickly or easily built
What is
C. using new t
When answering questions student must
What is
Go back and read the paragraph they ask about.
Slash and trash/find and eliminate the distractor
Take your time
Give a definition and example of
Onomonopoea
What is
A word that also makes a noise
buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
scuba dives in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
Ms. Mitchell
Imagery
A vivid mental picture
An author creates imagery by using figurative language.
“The new tacos on Tuesdays are the best food in the world!” Why does the author include this example of hyperbole?
A to indicate which days the tacos will be served
B to convey how large the tacos will be
C to emphasize how delicious the new tacos taste
D. to highlight which students will eat the tacos
What si
C to emphasize how delicious the new tacos taste
When a student starts to feel tired or bored they should
What is
Get a drink
Eat their pop tart
Go to the bathroom
Give a definition and example of
Simile
What is
a statement using like or as
Excited as someone getting their screen time back
Loud as a group chat at 2 AM
Had 2 kids promoted through James Madison and Graduate from PH
Mrs. Jarrett
Society
A large group of people who have similar values.
Most people in society think it is important to tell the truth and obey the laws.
In fact, more than 4,000 species of fish and marine life may populate a typical coral community.
In this sentence, populate means —
F. construct
G. disturb
H. occupy
J. recognize
What is
H. occupy
While testing students should never
What is
Skim or skip reading the passage
Have electronics
Talk to each other
Pass Notes
Sleep?
Give a definition and example of
Metaphor
what is
Statement not using like or as
My brain goes to 1% phone battery while taking the SOL
Played college basketball with Steph Curry
Mr. Bond