Vocabulary/Context Clues
"The atmosphere in the locker room after the championship loss was somber; it was as if a heavy, grey shroud had been pulled over the team, muffling their usual boisterous celebrations and replacing them with a hollow, ringing silence."
Based on the metaphorical description, somber is best defined as:
A) Quiet and peaceful
B) Gloomy and dark in spirit
C) Bored and uninterested
D) Formal and sophisticated
B) Gloomy and dark in spirit
When during SBAC should you use the diamond foldable?
When getting an audio passage that requires me to answer a series of multiple and short written response answers.
How many paragraphs does an argumentative need to have?
What is the difference between First Person POV and Third Period POV?
First Person uses: Me, My, I (From the narrators perspective)
Third Person: She, her, they, he...etc. (From a different character(s) perspective)
What type of Conflict is being shown:
Person v. Self
"The politician’s speech was calculated; every pause was timed to maximize the emotional impact, and every word was carefully selected to influence the crowd."
Which of the following best describes the connotation of the word calculated as it is used in this passage?
A) Impulsive and enthusiastic
B) Cold and intentionally planned
C) Honest and straightforward
D) Frustrating and confusing
B) Cold and intentionally planned
When do you use the blue notes?
On the CAT: When it is time to write an essay or a narrative
What is the opposite side of your argument called?
The Counterclaim
Fix the sentence error:
“Where did you hide Dante”? whispered Miguel.
“Where did you hide Dante?" whispered Miguel.
The question mark should be inside the quotation marks.
If a character in a Sci-Fi novel must stop a rouge A.I. computer, what conflict is being showcased?
Person v. Technology
"While the CEO’s previous speeches had been brief and to the point, her latest address was loquacious, lasting over two hours and covering every minor detail of the company’s history."
Based on the passage, what does the word loquacious mean?
A) Extremely cheerful
B) Very talkative
C) Confusing and disorganized
D) Highly intelligent
B) Very talkative
When using the Diamond Foldable what does the P.I.E acronym stand for?
Persuade, Inform, & Entertain
What is the first sentence of your body paragraph called?
The Topic Sentence
What are the 5 types of imagery?
Auditory (Hear)
Olfactory (Smell)
Textile (Touch)
Gustatory (Taste)
Visual (See)
Define: Irony
When an outcome that the reader or audience did not expect occurs.
Read the sentence from a passage:
'The scientist’s theory was initially met with skepticism, as many of her peers felt the data was too inconsistent to support such a bold claim.'
What is the meaning of the word skepticism as it is used in the sentence?
What does R.A.F.T. stand for?
Role
Audience
Format
Topic
Imagine you are writing an argumentative essay for on the environmental impact of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
The Question: Which of these sources would be considered the most credible and least biased for an academic research paper?
A) A blog post titled "Why I Love My EV" written by a lifestyle influencer
B) A 2026 peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Renewable Energy
C) A 2012 newspaper article
D) A Reddit post
B) A 2026 peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Renewable Energy
Define: Plot
The sequence of events in a story.
List out Three test taking strategies that you can use on the multiple choice section of the SBAC.
-Crossing out wrong answers
-Using the highlighting tool
-Going back into the passage
-Reading the questions first
-Saving an answering and coming back later
"The scientist warned that the data supporting the new climate model was tenuous, noting that the conclusions were based on only two weeks of observations rather than a full year."
What does the word tenuous imply about the scientist’s opinion of the data?
A) It is ancient and needs to be updated.
B) It is weak, flimsy, and lacks solid support.
C) It is revolutionary and will change the field forever.
D) It is complex and difficult to understand.
B) It is weak, flimsy, and lacks solid support.
True or False: writing down a piece of evidence is onlu acceptable on the yellow diamond foldable and NOT on the blue notes.
FLASE!!!! Both test taking strategies require you to write down evidence to help with your response.
Define Thesis Statement
A 1-2 sentence, typically at the end of the introduction, that presents the main argument, claim, or purpose of the essay.
(AKA: Your 3 BIG IDEAS)
What is the difference between Tone & Mood?
Tone: Author's attitude
Mood: The atmosphere or vibe of the story
The universal message the story wants to convey.