Roots Roots Roots
To know/Knowledge
Write a sentence that contains PERSONIFICATION.
Giving non-human objects human characteristics
Miss Augustine assigned an expository prompt to the class. "If you could live anywhere is the world, where would you live and why?"
After reading the prompt and analyzing it, which step should the students take?
Brainstorm
Correct the error in this sentence...
"My aunt Cathy took me and my dad to the barber shop because our hair was way too long!"
Which POINT OF VIEW is describes as knowing only the MAIN character's thoughts and feelings. You may also see pronouns such as "he, she, they".
Third Person-Limited
Which of our roots means, "to close"?
clud/clus/claus
What type of figurative Language is this?
Simile- comparison using "like" or "as"
List ONE question you should answer/ask yourself during the "Analyze the Prompt" step.
1. What type of essay is this?
2. Who is your audience?
3. What will your body paragraphs be about?
1. What is the initiating event?
2. Where is the initiating event found on the plot diagram?
1. The first conflict in the story.
2. Exposition
Which of our roots means "Hang, weigh, or pay"?
Pend
"The Outsiders" is the pathway to every reader's heart!
Metaphor
What type of essay is this?
"Dress codes vary from school-to-school. Write an essay to your principal convincing him to change one thing about your school's dress code. Use details and examples."
Persuasive- "Convince"
I love school! However sometimes I become annoyed with homework.
Comma after "However"
What is the definition of "theme"?
The moral or lesson in the story.
The word "Sentimental" contains a root that means what?
To feel/To be aware
What is the definition of a HYPERBOLE?
An extreme exaggeration
WHOEVER CHOSE THIS GETS $50 BLACK HAWK BUCKS!!!!
List the 7 steps of the Writing Process in order.
2. Brainstorm
3. Web
4.Frame
5.Rough Draft
6.Edit/Revise
7. Publish
Capitalize "October"
What is the difference between DIRECT and INDIRECT characterization?
Direct: We are told
Indirect: We use textual evidence and our brain to make an assumption
Answers Vary
WHOEVER CHOSE THIS WINS A TICKET!
Which type of figurative language appears in this sentence.
"I cannot wait to watch Wedding Crashers later!"
Alliteration
FIRST PERSON TO STAND UP WINS 10 BHB!
Answer the following questions:
1. How many paragraphs will be in your essay TOTAL?
2. How many body paragraphs will you have?
1. 5
2. 3
" My sister and I were mad because out neighbors stole are lunch money!"
change "are" to "our"
What is the difference between MOOD and TONE?
Mood- The way the READER feels
Tone- The way the AUTHOR feels