Language
Texts
Practices
Techniques
Porter/Hayes
100

This refers to sentence structure and word order.

What is syntax?

100

This refers to the time period, events, and culture in which a text was written.

What is historical or cultural context?

100

This skill is used when a reader draws conclusions not directly stated in the text.

What is inference? 

100

This is the perspective from which a story is told.

What is point of view?

100

This is Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Hayes's 3rd block classes.

What is AP Lang and Gym?

200

Identify the issue: “The author showed that the character grows stronger over time.”

What is incorrect tense shift (should be present tense: “shows”)?

200

This is the author’s unique way of writing, including word choice and tone.

What is style?

200

A persuasive speech written to convince voters to act demonstrates this.

What is authors purpose?

200

This is the difference between a reliable and unreliable narrator.

What is whether the narrator is trustworthy or biased?

200

Mrs. Porter's dogs name.

Who is Duckie?

300

This is required when embedding a quote into your own sentence.

What is a signal phrase or proper integration?

300

A text that jumps back and forth in time uses this structural technique.

What is nonlinear structure or flashback?

300

This craft technique uses vivid descriptions to appeal to the senses.

What is imagery? 

300

This is a claim supported by reasons and evidence.

What is an argument?

300

This is the number of children Mrs. Hayes has.

What is three?

400

This punctuation is used to introduce a quote.

What is a colon or comma?

400

This is when you explain what evidence means, not just quote it.

What is analysis (Commentary and reasoning)? 

400

this is done during a presentation to ensure your purpose is realized by the audience. 

What is using rhetorical devices?

400

This is exemplified by sharing the authors related context to the topic.

What is an ethos appeal. 

400

These are the only states that both Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Hayes lived in.

Mississippi and Georgia 

500

This punctuation mark can replace commas, parentheses, or colons to add emphasis or interruption.

What is a dash?

500

This is the difference between summarizing and analyzing.

What is summarizing tells what happens, analysis explains why it matters?

500

This is the effect of an author using repetition in a speech or text.

What is to emphasize key ideas and create rhythm or emotional impact?

500

This is repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

What is alliteration?

500

This is the reason Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Hayes first started working together.

What is Coaching Basketball

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