Simile or Metaphor
The comparison of two things using the words like or as
Simile
Example: He was as tall as a giraffe
Sources
Text evidence from the text you are provided with
This tells when and where the story takes place
Setting
What does a Good Reader read before beginning a passage?
The directions and the Italics
Based on the article, how are dogs trained to be actors. Should you include your opinion of dogs in your answer?
No! Answer the questions with details from the story
A word or phrase that is used to make a comparison between two people, things, animals, or places is known as a
Metaphor
Example: He was a walking encyclopedia
Informative/Expository Writing
To explain or inform
The most important person in a book
Main Character
You’ve just finished reading a paragraph and don’t understand what you read. What should you do?
Reread it!
What is the “magic” number of details you should include to support your answer
3!
Metaphor or Simile:
Their home was a prison.
Metaphor
Descriptive Writing
To visualize
The __________ is also known as the storyline
Plot
You’ve completed the reading and are on to the multiple choice questions. What should you do to help find the answer to a question like the one below:
What is the main idea of paragraph 10?
Go back and reread paragraph 10!
You’ve just finished writing your open response, what should you do?
Read it.
Does it answer all parts of the question?
Does it make sense?
Metaphor or Simile:
Mr. Smith was acting like an animal.
Simile
Persuasive Writing
To convince
The plot usually involves solving a ______________ and finding a ________________.
Problem & Solution
Should you highlight information in the text before or after you’ve read the questions?
After!
Highlight the evidence that answers the questions
What pre-writing activity should you do to help organize your thoughts?
Make a graphic organizer
Metaphor or Simile:
The peaceful lake was a mirror.
Metaphor
Narrative Writing
To tell a story.
The way an author writes a story, sometimes to be funny or to inform is known as the ________________
(two words)
Author's Purpose/Author's Message
Most reading selections are 2-3 pages. What strategy should EVERYONE be using to find answers to the questions?
Looking back in the text for PROOF!
(Don’t be lazy!)
What are the 3 categories that will used to grade your open response answer?
1) Clear
2) Complete
3) Accurate