Fiction
What is a theme?
The lesson or message in a story.
You can find it by asking, "What kind of changed did the characters go through? Did the characters learn anything?"
In one sentence, what is the one take-away the author wants you to know?
Main idea/ Central idea
What is a metaphor? Give an example.
You're a pig!
What is the difference between an ECR and an SCR?
An ECR stands for Extended Constructed Response. It requires an answer in the form of an entire essay (at least 3-4 paragraphs,) while an SCR stands for Short Constructed Response and requires an answer in the form of a well-written paragraph.
What is a group of lines, or a paragraph, in a poem call?
A stanza
"Amy wanted to go to the beach with her sister, but she knew the weather wasn't supposed to be good. Instead, she called her sister and invited her to go shopping."
What point of view is the paragraph written in?
Third Person
What is a graphic feature? Why are they important? Name at least 3 different types.
A picture, map, diagram, chart, or other graphic element that helps the reader understand the text.
What is a prefix? Give an example.
A part of a word that comes before the root word that changes the meaning of the word.
Example: pre-
What does RACE stand for?
Restate the question
Answer the question
Cite your evidence
Explain your thinking
This is the person telling the story in a drama.
Narrator
What do you include in a fiction summary?
The most important parts of the story from the beginning, middle, and end. Include characters and setting, but do not include minor details.
What do you include in a nonfiction summary?
A main idea and supporting details.
What is an inference, or, what does it mean to infer? Give an example.
An inference is something that the text does not explicitly state, but you can assume to be true based on the information that you have available.
Any reasonable example accepted.
What is the most important thing that you need to include in both of your constructed responses?
In a poem, the pattern of rhyming words is called a...
Rhyme Scheme
Name 5 things you need to notice and take notes on in a fiction text.
Characters, setting, relationships, tricky words, problem/conflict, resolution, character changes, theme
Answers will vary
Name 3 things you need to notice and take notes on in a nonfiction text.
Tricky words, what I learned, text structure, central idea, supporting details
In a nonfiction text, words that appear under a picture that give a description of the picture.
Caption
Walk me through your plan to answer your ECR. Explain the steps you will take (plan, draft, etc.) and list the things you need to be sure to include.
Reread the passage. Write a thesis. Plan a draft that includes text evidence, an introduction, and a thesis. Write a draft. Revise and edit your draft. Type your final draft.
Be sure to include an introduction (hook, thesis,) several points of evidence, an explanation of all of your evidence, a conclusion (restate your thesis, call to action.)
Accept any reasonable response.
Dialogue
Name 4 things that skilled readers pay attention to in a character.
Name 5 nonfiction text structures.
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
Sequence/ Chronological order
Description
When a test question asks, "What can the reader conclude about..." it means...
What do you know based on the information that you have. In other words, what inference can you make?
What are the five things that your ECR will be graded on?
Thesis
Organization
Evidence
Explanation of evidence
Grammar and Spelling
In a drama, words that are italicized and in parentheses that tell an actor what to DO (actions.)
Stage directions