Writing
What's something you should and something you should not do when answering a writing prompt?
YOU SHOULD --> write in full sentences, write multiple paragraphs, use formal writing style, etc.
YOU SHOULD NOT --> use an informal writing style, use I, me , or my, write only one sentence.
What word means "to break down into parts and examine closely"?
analyze
What should you take note of when annotating a passage?
dates, ages, and numbers
Names
positive events/ words
negative events/ words
vocabulary words
What's the difference between a fiction text and a nonfiction text
A nonfiction text is based on real events or subjects, while a fiction text is creative or made up stories.
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence in your intro paragraph that answers the prompt and outlines the rest of your essay.
Name 1 thing we identified in class that will bring your writing from a 3 to a 4 on the OST writing rubric.
describe the opposing side
Include a skillfully crafted introduction or conclusion
Have elaboration woven throughout the essay that directly relates to the evidence chosen and the purpose of the task
What word means " to make a judgement"?
evaluate
Number the following in the order you should complete your test:
- Read the passages
- answer the multiple choice questions
- review your answers
-read the writing prompt
-answer the writing prompt
1. read the writing prompt
2. read the passages
3. answer the writing prompt
4. answer the multiple choice questions
5. review your answers.
What is a plot?
Events that happen in a story.
What word means " to provide a good reason for something"?
justify
What needs to be included in your evidence?
quotation marks and page/line numbers
What word means to make something easier to understand by giving more details?
clarify
What's an example of an action word you might see in a writing prompt?
analyze, compare, infer, etc.
What does "author's purpose" mean and what are the three types?
The reason the author has for writing.
1. inform
2. persuade
3. entertain
What are the 4 points of view a text can be written in?
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person limited, and 3rd person omniscient.
What should you include in each body paragraph of a writing response? Write out each part of the acronym fully.
Restate + Answer the question, Add more info, Cite evidence, explain, expand, and restate + answer the question.
*What word means "to note what makes something different."
distinguish or compare
Name at least one good testing strategy to use on your ELA test tomorrow.
Use your time wisely.
Annotate the writing prompt.
Eat a good breakfast.
What is a central idea?
The most important point the author makes.
What does the word "apply" mean?
a. use
b. a drawing, labeled picture, chart, graphic, table, etc.
c. exact, or precise
d. give more details
a. use
After filling out your note catcher, what is the first thing you should write for your essay?
Thesis Statement
What word means "to make an educated guess based on evidence and your personal experience"
infer
What are the first 5 steps you should take when starting the state test, before actually writing anything in the essay box.
1. Read the prompt fully.
2. Find verbs and terms
3. Connect the context to find the question
4. Create the notecatcher
5. Read the prompt and complete the notecatcher
What word means to give more details by explaining and expanding on your evidence
*the answer is NOT in the question
elaborate
Identify the question and create a notecatcher for the following prompt
"Hettie in Passage 1 and the speaker in Passage 2 are both facing change in their lives. Write a multi-paragraph response in which you analyze how Hettie and the speaker of the poem respond to change. Your response must be based on ideas and information that can be found in both the story and the poem.
Manage your time carefully so that you can:
- review the passages;
-plan your response;
- write your response; and
- revise and edit your response.
Be sure to:
- include an introduction;
- use evidence from the passages to support your explanation;
- avoid overly relying on one passage; and
- include a conclusion
Q: How do Hettie and the speaker of the poem respond to change?
Box 1: Change in Passage 1
Box 2: How Hettie responds to change
Box 3: Change in Passage 2
Box 4: How the speaker of the poem responds to change