Poem
What is a Poem?
a piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly always rhythmical, usually metaphorical, and often exhibits such formal elements as meter, rhyme, and stanzaic structure.
What is Fiction?
Fiction is any creative work, chiefly any narrative work, portraying individuals, events, or places that are imaginary or in ways that are imaginary. Fictional portrayals are thus inconsistent with history, fact, or plausibility.
What is Nonfiction?
Non-fiction is any document or media content that attempts, in good faith, to convey information only about the real world, rather than being grounded in imagination. Non-fiction typically aims to present topics objectively based on historical, scientific, and empirical information.
What is always the last step when attacking the prompt?
Explain
What 2 classes do Mr.Spencer and Ms.Ase teach together?
701 and 703
What are some features of a Poem?
Stanzas
Lines
Rhymes
Figurative Language
What are some features of a Fiction text?
Characters
Dialogue
Pictures
Glossary, Dates, Facts, Diagrams, photographs, subheadings, subtitles, citations, etc...
Name the steps of RACE
Restate
Answer
Cite
Explain
Cite
Explain
What borough does Mr.Spencer and Ms.Ase live in?
Brooklyn
What are the thinkng jobs of a Poem?
Literal Meaning
Deeper Meaning
What are the thinking jobs of a Fiction Text?
What is the problem
What is the solution
What is the lesson learned
What are the thinking jobs of a Non Fiction Text?
What is the author teaching you about the topic
What is the authors point of view on the topic they are writing about?
What are the different Authors Purpose? PIE
Persuade Inform Entertain Express
What kind of vehicle did Mr.Spencer post the first day?
Motorcycle
Simile
Metaphor
Imagery
Which 2 thinking jobs help you identify the theme?
Problem and solution
Which thinking job helps you identify the authors perspective?
The authors point of view
Whats the definition of Perspective?
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
What is Ms.Ase's dog/sons name?
Max
What is a metaphor?
comparing two unlike things without using like or as
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Which thinking job is pretty much the theme?
lesson learned
Which authors purpose may most likely make it difficult for you to identify the authors point of view and why? Hint: PIE
Inform, because they may be objective and unbias, the author is just sharing facts about a topic
What's the name of the novel you are about to read?
All American Boys
What is Mr.Spencers and Ms.Ase first name?
Leandre and Marie