Terms and Vocabulary
The central idea or message of a story, often about life, society, or human nature.
Theme
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What is the purpose of an introduction paragraph in an essay? (Choose TWO)
A. To summarize the entire essay
B. To grab the reader’s attention
C. To provide all the evidence
D. To restate the conclusion
E. To introduce what the essay is about
B. To grab the reader’s attention
AND
E. To introduce what the essay is about
Is the following Claim, Context, Evidence, or Reasoning:
In Toy Story, Woody struggles with jealousy when Buzz Lightyear arrives, but ultimately learns to share the spotlight.
Claim
Which THREE details should you include in a sentence stem for your claim?
1. Title of text
2. Author's name
3. Restate/answer the question
a struggle between opposing forces in a story, often driving the plot forward
Conflict
What are the four steps for annotating a text?
1. Box names
2. Circle Vocabulary
3. Underline Important Details
4. Summarize in Margins
Which line from the passage best supports the idea that the character is frustrated?
a) "Her face turned red, and she clenched her fists tightly."
b) "She smiled and nodded, feeling content with the situation."
c) "She walked calmly through the crowd, taking in the scenery."
d) "Her voice was steady, and she looked at everyone with a calm expression."
a) "Her face turned red, and she clenched her fists tightly."
Is the following Claim, Context, Evidence, or Reasoning:
In the movie Finding Nemo, Marlin says, "I promised I’d never let anything happen to him" (Pixar).
Evidence
Restate the question:
What lesson does Woody learn by the end of Toy Story?
By the end of Toy Story, Woody learns that _______
A feeling of anticipation or uncertainty about what will happen next.
Suspense
What do each of the letters stand for in a CCER paragraph?
C- Claim
C- Context
E- Evidence
R- Reasoning
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
A. The wind howled like a wolf in the night.
B. She was the sun, bright and warm.
C. His words cut deeper than a knife.
D. The classroom was a zoo.
A. The wind howled like a wolf in the night.
Is the following Claim, Context, Evidence, or Reasoning:
In Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight, Bella describes Edward’s appearance in detail before learning anything about his personality.
Context
Create a sentence stem for writing evidence.
In the text it states, "________" (Citation).
Write the meaning of the capitalized word using context clues from the sentence: "The OMINOUS clouds gathered quickly, sending a chill through the crowd."
Ominous means dark, scary, creepy, eerie
What important information do you need to include at the end of your evidence?
a citation
Which sentence best illustrates the theme of perseverance?
A. Lena trained for months, failing many times, but eventually won the championship.
B. Jason was nervous before his performance, but he gave it his best shot.
C. Mark studied for the test and earned a good grade.
D. The dog wagged its tail excitedly at its owner.
A. Lena trained for months, failing many times, but eventually won the championship.
Is the following Claim, Context, Evidence, or Reasoning:
Before Marlin learns to let go, he is overly cautious, constantly stopping Nemo from exploring. This is clear in the opening scene when he warns Nemo to stay close to the anemone.
Context
Restate the question:
In one strong paragraph explain how the author's language in paragraph 9 contributes to the description of the family's house?
The author's language in paragraph 9 contributes to the description of the house by__________.
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell) to create a vivid picture.
Imagery
What is one thing you should do when writing a conclusion paragraph?
1. Restate the thesis
2. summarize key points
3. Explain why topic is important
What is the BEST way to determine a theme in a story?
A. Look at the title
B. Identify repeated ideas or lessons learned by characters
C. Count how many chapters there are
D. Find the longest sentence in the story
B. Identify repeated ideas or lessons learned by characters
Is the following Claim, Context, Evidence, or Reasoning:
Marlin’s overprotectiveness stems from his past trauma of losing his family, making it difficult for him to trust the world around him.
Reasoning
Create a sentence stem for the following prompt:
In The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins develops Katniss Everdeen’s character through her thoughts, actions, and interactions with others. Based on the excerpt provided, explain how Katniss’s characterization reveals her strengths and weaknesses. Use two pieces of textual evidence to support your response.
In "The Hunger Games" by Suzzanne Collins, Katniss Everdeen's characterization shows her strengths and weaknesses by__________.