Lit. Terms
The main problem in the story is called the...
CONFLICT
When you read something in the text and then use your background knowledge to analyze it for deeper meaning, this is called making an...
INFERENCE!
The R&A in RACE stand for...
Restate/Answer
When Bradford heard his name over the loud speaker, he knew he was in trouble. His friend had persuaded him to write something on the bathroom wall, and now Bradford needed to come up with a way to get the blame off of himself!
What character trait best describes Bradford?
A. Sneaky
B. Moody
C. Spoiled
A. Sneaky
The palace was elegantly decorated for the occasion. The walls and floors glittered in the light, and hundreds of beautiful flowers lined the halls.
What does the word elegantly mean as it is used in this passage?
A. sloppily
B. politely
C. beautifully
D. costly
C. beautifully
The life lesson or moral of the story is called the...
THEME
What is central idea?
Overall, what an entire text is about. The main idea or main point.
How many paragraphs should you have in your essay?
5 (An introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion)
Mary was having a terrible day! On her way to work, she ran over a nail. As a result, she had a flat tire. Then, Mary had to pay $300 for a new tire.
How did the author organize this passage?
A. Chronological Order
B. Problem & Solution
C. Cause & Effect
C. Cause & Effect
After Coach Tim left, the interim coach caused some frustration by changing both the game and practice schedules.
What does the word interim mean as it is used in this passage?
A. temporary replacement
B. original
C. lazy
D. consistent
A. temporary replacement
The series of events that make up story is called the...
PLOT
What is author's purpose?
The author's reason for writing something.
After you RESTATE and ANSWER, what 2 things do you need to before you explain?
Use a sentence starter & get a quote from the text
"Only today I wish I didn't have only eleven years rattling inside me like pennies in a tin Band-Aid box."
This passage is an example of...
A SIMILE! (Figurative Language)
James was rash when he decided to quit his job after just one hard day.
What does the word rash mean as it is used in this passage?
A. an itchy skin condition
B. with little thought or consideration
C. bold and daring
D. disrespectful
B. with little thought or consideration
First-person, second-person, and third-person are all examples of...
POINT-OF-VIEW
In argumentative writing, the author's opinion about the topic is called their...
CLAIM!
Before you begin your body paragraphs, you need an introduction that includes a...
THESIS STATEMENT/CLAIM
Scientists are now working on sending humans to Mars on a groundbreaking mission. It is a huge challenge because life on Mars is nothing like life on Earth. Both planets have water, but Mars only has water in the form of ice. Also, the air of Mars is poisonous, so astronauts would have to wear a space suit at all times.
What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?
A. The author wanted to persuade readers to go on the groundbreaking mission to Mars.
B. The author wanted to inform readers about the challenges of life on Mars.
C. The author wanted to entertain readers with facts about life on Mars vs. life on Earth.
B. The author wanted to inform readers about the challenges of life on Mars.
I meandered through the mall and just took my time looking at all the clothes in the windows.
What does the word meandered mean as it is used in this passage?
A. hurried
B. ran
C. drove
D. wandered
D. wandered
The turning point of the story in is called the...
CLIMAX
How the author organizes their writing is called...
Text Structure
When explaining your quote, what 3 things do you need to do?
(Hint: Explaining your text evidence SUC(ks)!)
Summarize the quote, Use key words from the prompt, and connect back to your claim/thesis
Kara chose a difficult piece to play for the piano recital. Her teacher advised her to choose an easier one, but Kara knew she could do it. Every day after school, Kara went home and practiced. When Kara's friends called to ask her to hang out, she would tell them no and keep practicing her piano. On the night of the recital, Kara was nervous, but she got up and played the piece perfectly!
What is the theme of this passage?
Possible themes:
-Hard word pays off.
-Don't give up just because something is hard.
Both intrepid outdoorsmen, they went off the usual course into the woods and got lost.
What does the word intrepid mean as it is used in this passage?
A. fearful
B. bold
C. untimely
D. anxious
B. bold