Theme Words
Theme Connections
MC Vocab
Standards
MCAS Steps
100
A group of living things that use each other's strengths and weaknesses to thrive.
What is COMMUNITY
100
Japanese Paper House: Determine theme and give example!
What is FLEXIBLE AND CONVENIENT. Flexible because: The walls could move Convenient because: The garden was right there.
100
WHY=
What is REASON!!! The reason why I study hard is because I want to be proficient!
100
Point of view= benefits of 1st person= benefits of 3rd person=
What is the perspective from which the story is told 1st person= The person reading the story knows the narrators thoughts and actions. 3rd person= The person reading the story sees and hears about all characters lives.
100
When taking an MCAS the first thing you need to do is.... (2 parts)
What is Read OPEN RESPONSE and DETERMINE THEME
200
When the author uses a picture or image to represent a big idea.
What is SYMBOLISM
200
Old Glory: Determine Theme and give Example!
What is SYMBOLISM! The flag=Patriotism
200
HOW=
What is ACTION! What did the characters DO???
200
BEST EVIDENCE=
What is the best QUOTE from the text that SUPPORTS your answer. When you PROVE what you know with quotes from the text!
200
The second thing you need to do when taking an MCAS is.... (3 parts)
What is Read MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS, TAKE NOTES, LABEL PARAGRAPHS!
300
RISKY AND FUN
What is ADVENTURE
300
The Black Pearl: Determine theme and give example!
What is CHALLENGE! The boy had to keep diving. The boy had to overcome his breath.
300
COMPARE and CONTRAST!
What is Compare=Same Contrast=Different
300
THEME
What is The main Message/ The LESSON! HAS TO DO WITH LIFE! Deadlus/Icarus: Listen to the advice that your elders give you!
300
The 3rd step you need to take when taking an MCAS is.... (Hint--DON'T you DARE forget to do THIS....!!!!!!! -Love Ms. Shelburne)
What is READ THE ITALICS!!!!!!!!
400
The struggle that you will need to overcome to achieve a goal.
What is CHALLENGE
400
Caddie Woodlawn: Give theme and provide example.
What is CHARACTER TRAITS: Caddie is determined, smart, helpful
400
DESCRIBE and DISCUSS both mean=
What is to tell all you know with EXAMPLES!
400
Summarize
What is When you take the main ideas from the story and put them into one or two sentences.
400
When taking notes on the story, make sure that you ____ vocab words that you do not know!
What is Write down and TRY to define
500
A determined person, bubbly, dramatic, and easily amused are all examples of _________________.
What is CHARACTER TRAITS/CHARACTERISTICS
500
Harriet Tubman
What is WHY did she stay back? HOW did she help Jim escape?
500
SUPPORT=
What is TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE!
500
REACT/ I THINK= What do you NEED to do FIRST???
What is React= Vocab, main ideas, actions I think= Answers to your open Response question 1st=READ OR question!
500
DONT FORGET!... You are READING THIS STORY TO_________
What is ANSWER THE QUESTIONS!!!! EVERY QUESTION COUNTS!
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