Vocab
What is the definition of Dialogue?
Conversation between two or more people.
Name at least 2 things that are included in an intro paragraph.
- Hook
- Background information (context)
- Subtopics
To make a statement about what is to come, supported by the information given. Ex: I think blank will happen next in the story.
Predict
When starting a new question you should read the question first before reading the article/paragraph.
TRUE
Read the question first in order to determine what you are looking for in article.
These are the 3 options for the ELA performance task (essay).
Informative/explanatory, narrative, or opinion?
What is a synonym for Claim?
Argument
Name at least 2 things that are included in a body paragraph.
- Topic Sentence (claim)
- Evidence
- Reasoning (explanation)
- Transition
-Concluding Sentence
Writing that presents the main points. Gives the short version of the text/story.
Summary
The SBAC test may try to trick you and give you two answers that seem the BEST.
TRUE
Read each answer very carefully so you don't get tricked.
Look back in the text to see which one is best supported.
This is the purpose of an informative/explanatory essay.
Writing to inform or provide facts?
What is the definition of Context?
Information that helps readers accurately interpret the meaning of a text (background information)
Name at least 2 things included in a conclusion.
- Restate main idea
- Summarize main points
- Address any opposing view points
- closing comments
This word means to read between the lines and make an educated guess based on what you already know about the question.
Infer
Sometimes a question will have two parts. You need to answer Part A first and then Part B will support your answer to Part A.
TRUE
This is the purpose of an opinion essay.
Writing to take a stance or state your opinion?
Explain using one detail from source 1 and one detail from source 3.
How many quotes should you include?
2
What type of evidence should you include in a narrative?
Appropriate characters and setting
This type of punctuation mark separates the speaker from the quote.
Comma
You should always go back into the text to look for the correct answer.
TRUE
This is the purpose of a narrative essay.
Writing to entertain.
What is the definition of a theme
A lesson learned from the reading
How do you introduce a source in your writing?
Choose a lead in! (In the article it says, "...)
Context clues will help you find the __________ of a word you do not know.
Meaning or definition
What one thinks about somebody or something is called their ___________.
Opinion
These are the 2 parts of the performance task
What is 1) read sources, annotate, answer questions, 2) write 5 paragraph essay