She took her bouncing, baby boy to the basketball game," is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
200
How do you punctuate dialogue in a story?
Use quotation marks around the person's words. Start a new paragraph when the next person speaks.
200
What must be included in an explanatory response?
Intro
Examples- Connect to Self/World
Conclusion
(BURGER METHOD)
200
How many paragraphs should an argumentative response be?
6 paragraphs
300
What are the 3 types of connections you can make to extend your answer?
Test to Text
Text to Self
Text to World
300
What is figurative language?
Figurative language contains words that paint a picture in the reader's mind.
300
What information does a speculative prompt usually give us?
It might give us, characters, problem or beginning of the story.
300
How many paragraphs should a response to an explanatory prompt be?
4-5 paragraphs
300
What are the components of an argumentative essay? (Structure)
-Intro
-3 Body Paragraphs (3 Reasons)
-Opposition
-Conclusion
400
Why are connections important?
Connections are important because they show you understands the question and can relate it to your experiences.
400
"The teacher told us to hit the books," is an example of what type of figurative language?
Idiom
400
Why is dialogue important?
Dialogue moves the story along. It helps the reader understand what the characters are thinking.
400
What should I do if I don't understand the whole quote?
I can take the quote apart and see if I understand parts of the quote. I can cross out the parts I don't know and see if I understand the part.
400
What is an opposition paragraph?
An opposition paragraph is a paragraph that discusses the opposite point of view. Be sure to discuss a specific group that opposes your view and be sure to refute it/ tell us why you're still correct.
500
Why are quotes from the text important?
Quotes from the text are important because they are a way to support what you're saying. You are showing where you found your answer.
500
"Her laughter exploded with delight" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
500
How long should our story be on the NJASK?
4-5 well written paragraphs. The test booklet gives you 3 pages, you should fill or almost fill the pages.
500
What are the key words to look for in an explanatory prompt?
Key Words:
-explain
-describe
500
What are some oppositional transitions we can use to start our opposition paragraph?
-However
-On the other hand
- At the same time
-On the contrary
-Then, again
-Although this may be true