Context Clues
Short Constructed Response (SCR)
Poety
Fiction
SCR Versus ECR
Revising and Editing
100
Because social media has become so prevalent in our society, it is important for adolescents to learn how to use these tools appropriately.
The word prevalent most likely means
everywhere/all around
100
When creating a short constructed response (SCR), you need to have TWO (2) things. What are the two things a short constructed response needs?
(1.) Thesis Statement
(2.) Text Evidence
100
The type of figurative language utilized when the author has two or more words begin with the same sound or letter?
Alliteration
100
The stage of the plot diagram where the action builds up, marked by a shift or change
Climax
100
When writing an Extended Constructed Response or ECR, you should always compare it to _______?
building a house
100
(1) The bells rings, the lockers slam, and the crowded hallways empty as kids and teachers fill the classrooms, ready to begin a new school day.
What change, if any, should be made to sentence 1?
change "bells" to ''bell"
200
Fed up with fake people, Genesis decided to sever her friendship with her wishy-washy friends.
Based off the text, "sever" MOST LIKELY means--
Cut/Do away with/Let go of/Release
200
True or False: when writing your thesis statement, you should begin with phrases like "In my opinion," "I think," or "I believe."
False
200
“She hit the nail on the head!” is an example of which type of figurative language?
Idiom
200
A type of conflict in the story in where the character faces a problem that is visible. It can be either another character, society, or weather
external conflict
200
When writing BOTH an SCR and ECR, what do they have in common?
Typed/Thesis/Explanation/Analysis of a text
200
(1) This past hurricane season was challenging for many islands and seaside communities. (2) In fact, several islands in the Caribbean Sea was so damaged that they lost power for weeks.
What change should be made in sentence 2?
change was to were
300
By the time children reach the age of 11 or 12, they have already become quite aware of the allure of social media. Eleven is old enough for children to understand the consequences of their actions, both online and off.
Based off the text, the word allure MOST LIKELY means--
engaging/distraction/obsessed/addicted
300
The puncuation you need to include in your short constructed response when you take your evidence DIRECTLY from the text.
Quotation marks
300
“I was lost in a sea of nameless faces” is an example of which type of figurative language?
What is metaphor?
300
Internal Motivation, External Motivation or Both?
Lucas is failing math class. He doesn't really care,but his mother is at her wit's end. She has done everything to get him to pass,but he still refuses to be proactive. One day, Lucas's mother tells him that if he is able to bring up his math grade, she will give him $800 as well as buy him an iPhone and 4 new pairs of Jordan's (she's that desparate). Lucas starts studying.
Both
300
Look at the picture below. Is it an SCR or ECR?
An SCR
300
(10) Then Apoorva went to Mrs. Taylor, and she added a scoop of dry black beans. (11) After my mom added a scoop of the seasoning blend, Apoorva gave the bag to her father, who weighed it and then sealed it with an electric sealing machine.
What is the correct way to write sentence 11?
There is no mistake
400
Preteens are highly susceptible to marketing that is targeted at them, and they are already exposed to plenty of advertising on television, billboards, computers, and even in some schools.
Based off the text, the word susceptible MOST LIKELY means--
gullible/naive/believable/weak
400
The formula for a thesis statement is:
______________+_______________
Your opinon+ your reason
400
In Kobe Bryant’s poem, “Dear Basketball,” Kobe writes:
From the moment I started rolling my Dad’s tube socks and shooting imaginary game-winning shots...I knew one thing was real:
I fell in love with you
This is an example of which type of figurative language?
Personification?
400
What is the theme?
Once there was a mean little boy who lived in a small village. This mean little boy loved to mess with people, so one day he ran up to a sheep herder and shouted, “WOLF! WOLF! A wolf is attacking the town!” The sheep herder grabbed his staff and ran to defend the town, but realized he had been fooled when the boy started pointing and laughing at him. “Ha ha! I made you jump,” said the boy. Then the boy ran up to a farmer and shouted, “WOLF! WOLF! A wolf is attacking the town!” The farmer grabbed his pitchfork and ran to defend the town, but when the boy started pointing and laughing at him, he realized he had been tricked. As the boy went back to his family’s farm laughing about the funny trick he played, he saw a real wolf in his father’s chicken coop. As the wolf ate all of his father’s chickens, the boy screamed over and over again, “WOLF! WOLF! Please help us!” But nobody came to help him.
Don’t ask for help unless you really need it.
Don’t play tricks on the people around you.
Always tell the truth; never lie
400
Look at the picture below. Would it be an SCR or an ECR?
An ECR
400
12) Then it was my turn: I was the runner. (13) I took my team’s sealed bags to the packing station and placed it in waiting boxes that contained other items like water bottles, solar-powered lanterns, and batteries.
How does sentence 13 need to be changed?
change it to them
500
Lexi did not like Keily. She did not like how she looked, her fake laugh; or her false smiles. While everyone adored and admired Keily, Lexi thought the girl was superficial.
he word superficial most likely means -
fake/disengenious
500
Write a THESIS STATEMENT( ONE SENTENCE) based on the following prompt. You will only have TWO minutes. Remember: a thesis statement is your opinion+your reason)
Prompt: Explain whether or not it is important to be truthful.
Keeping promises helps build character because it shows that you are dependable/trustworthy/honest, ect.
Teacher will awar points based on responses
500
“I played through the sweat and the hurt not because challenge called me, but because YOU called me. I did everything for YOU.”
Why does Bryant use capitalization for the word “YOU” in the last stanza?
he is speaking to basketball, and emphasizing how much he sacrificed for the sport/ loved it.
500
How does the setting impact or affect the story?
It's where the story takes place/affects the characters and their actions
500
Think back to our house model we practiced on. What all is needed when we begin to write our FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH? (Hint: there are 3 things)
1. Supporting Idea
2. Text Evidence
3. Connection/Reflection
500
(15) By the time the event was over, thousands of boxes had been loaded onto trucks and sent to people effected by the hurricanes. (16) My mom and I felt great not only because we helped people, also because we had a lot of fun doing it. (17) We can’t wait to join another volunteering event!
How should sentence 15 be changed?
change effected to affected