Mrs. Fowler is excited to see how well students will do on their EOGs.
3rd person
This is the most exciting part of the story (the "high point" or "turning point").
Climax
These are facts, information, and details that support an author's claim.
Evidence
A brief statement of the main points of a text
Summary
The most important concept in a text or what the text is all about ("the big picture").
Main idea (central idea)
You will need to read the EOG passages very carefully to make sure you understand the text.
2nd person
This is the end of a story.
Resolution
A statement that expresses an author's position on a topic. It is supported by evidence and reasoning.
Claim
The underlying (hidden) meaning of a text. The message the author is trying to convey
Theme
To note the differences between two or more things
Contrast
I think students should have recess.
1st person
This is an event that happens after the climax, but before the resolution.
Falling action
This explains how the evidence supports the claim (What does all of this evidence mean? Why is it important?)
Reasoning
The sequence of events in a story, play, movie, etc.
Plot
The author's reason for writing a text (persuade, inform, entertain)
Author's purpose
They quickly left school as soon as their bus was called.
3rd person
This is an event that creates excitement and leads to the climax of a story.
Rising action
Is this an example of a claim, evidence, or reasoning:
"Takis are unhealthy."
Claim
The time and place of the action in a book, play, story, etc.
Setting
To make an idea or feeling known to another person
Convey
Those students were so wild that they drove me crazy!
1st person
This is the introduction of the story, where characters, setting, and mood are established.
Exposition
Is this an example of claim, evidence, or reasoning:
"Takis contain high amounts of sodium, artificial ingredients, and fat."
Evidence
To note the similarities between two or more things
Compare
A detailed examination of a text to understand its meaning as a whole
Analysis