Literary Terms
In an informational passage, this can be supported with key details and evidence.
What is CENTRAL IDEA?
8th grade scholars are the only students at MSA who have to take this test.
What is the SCIENCE PSSA?
Doing this before you start reading will give you a purpose for reading the text.
What is READ THE QUESTIONS FIRST?
A game we've played in ELA during Brain Break.
1. What is SPOT THE DIFFERENCE?
2. What is HIDDEN OBJECTS?
3. What is NAME THAT SONG?
An author writes in order to inform readers about something, persuade them to act, entertain them with humor, etc.
What is AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?
What is ELA?
When you're sure an answer choice is incorrect, you can do this.
What is PROCESS OF ELIMINATION?
Name a character from All American Boys.
*answers vary
No story can exist without this, which drives the plot of a story.
What is CONFLICT?
What is 12:30 PM?
As you read a passage, doing this helps identify important information, make connections, note main ideas, etc.
What is ANNOTATING THE TEXT?
Name of an Expressive Arts teacher.
*answers vary
A general, often universal message about life that an author wants readers to take away from a literary text.
What is THEME?
1. What is SIT QUIETLY?
2. What is READ FOR PLEASURE?
If you're not sure where to begin in a TDA essay, you can always start by doing this.
What is RESTATING THE PROMPT?
The color and brand of the performer's tracksuit at the PSSA Pep Rally.
What is RED, ADIDAS?
This is considered the author's attitude toward a subject or the audience. It is often revealed through the words he/she uses.
What is TONE?
Everyone in the room has to turn these items in before test materials are distributed.
1. What is SMARTWATCH/APPLE WATCH?
2. What is CELL PHONE?
3. What is ELECTRONIC DEVICE?
A helpful tip for writing a paragraph is to ACE it. Some students struggle with E, which is doing this.
What is EXPLAIN HOW THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS YOUR ANSWER?
Mrs. Lisa's office is in this room (#).
What is Room 308?