Wacky Words
Sweat
What is the thinking job for Fiction (Narrative)?
CPSL
Character
Problem
Solution
Lesson Learned
What are MLB Groundskeepers responsible for?
Maintaining the grass/grounds at MLB baseball fields
What should you include in the introductory paragraph of an Extended Response?
THESIS STATEMENT!
What should you write next to the answer choices BEFORE answering the question?
Cover up the answer choices and create your own answer jot!
Name two things that are POROUS.
Sponges
Faces
Rocks
Etc.
What is a gist?
A brief jot in the margin that captures the main idea of each paragraph
What is one thing marathon runners should do to keep cool?
1. Sip water rather than chug it
2. Acclimate their bodies by training in warmer climates
3. Use ice vests
4. Drink enough water
How many details do you need to support a short response?
TWO!
Name two strategies that you can use when you come across an unknown word in a question.
1. Looking around the word for clues
2. Coming up with synonyms for the word
3. Label the word as positive/negative (connotation)
What is a cathedral?
A large, fancy church
What is an author’s POV?
The author or speaker's thoughts/attitude/opinion on the topic
Which US program was John F. Kennedy advocating for in his speech at Rice University?
The Space Program!
You should __________ each body paragraph to ensure your ideas are organized and distinct, rather than being clumped together.
INDENT
What two things should you think about when asked a question about character change?
What was the character like BEFORE and what is the character like AFTER.
Still, it wasn't the first time they had vehemently disagreed on something.
What does the word vehemently mean?
Passionately, strongly
What should a Central Idea statement for Nonfiction composed of?
Teach Me?
POV?
What is geothermal energy?
Heat that comes from beneath the earth that can be used as an energy resource.
Should your evidence be paraphrased or direct quotes for written responses?
DIRECT QUOTES!
How many parts should your claim have for this question?
"How do the details in paragraphs 12-13 develop a theme of the passage?"
What does the word "regulate" mean?
To maintain or control
What are the four T’s of the Poetry Thinking Job?
Topic
Tone
Techniques
Theme
Mythology is written to explain _______________.
Real/natural/true things but in a fictitious way.
Grade this short response. (0, 1, or 2)
1!!!
How many body paragraphs would you write for this extended response?
Both the article and the poem give an accounting of John Brown’s life mission. Contrast the structure and central message of each text. Then, explain how the structure of each text helps the reader better understand the central message of the text. Use details from both passages to support your response.
In your response, be sure to:
x Contrast the structure of each text
x Contrast the central message of each text
x Explain how the structure of each texts helps the reader better understand the central message of the text
x Use details from both passages to support your response
THREE!