RI. Standards
What is another word for Inference?
Guess
What does a GOOD summary include?
A short version of the text ONLY mentioning important main events in order.
What does the word confidence mean?
You are very confident in the area and are good at what is being talked about. You know it well.
Lesson or message of the story
How many paragraphs does an essay have?
5
What does a main idea sentence consist of?
A sentence stating what the whole text was about.
Who is a first person narrator?
A character in the story.
What does baffled mean?
surprised, shocked
What point of view would a story be if Cameron was in the story, and he was narrating it?
first
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What does a first hand account story include?
What question should you ask yourself when you see the question "What is theme?"
What does the author want me to learn? What is the lesson in this story? (overall)
What does duplicate mean?
exactly the same as something else. 2 or more of the same thing.
What two elements does an essay include?
Paragraphs and sentences
How long has Ms. Dixon been a teacher?
7 years
What does a second hand account story include?
Someone telling about an event including facts and examples that they researched. They were not there.
Who is a third person narrator AND what pronouns do they use?
A random person
He, She, They, ETC.
What does clever mean?
smart, insightful, wise
What texture structure is used when an author is stating a conflict then later reveals a resolution?
problem/solution
Which freezes faster? Hot or cold water
Hot water
When an author gives a point about something, what do they use to back it up? (Hint: They are trying to persuade.)
Reasoning and evidence
Why does an author sometimes include illustrations with the text?
To help the reader understand and SEE what the author is telling us about.
What does satisfied mean?
pleased or happy with something
What is one type of poem we discussed?
Free Verse, Haiku
Weighing around eight pounds, this is the human body's largest organ?
The skin