Vocab
What is the definition of Dialogue?
Conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
Name at least 2 things that are included in an intro paragraph.
- Hook
- Background information (context)
- ThesisTo 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 doing the LISTENING part of the SBAC you should only listen to the presentation once and then answer all the questions that follow.
FALSE
Listen to the presentation and pause it, as many times as you need, to find all the answers.
These are the 3 options for the ELA performance task (essay).
What is informative/explanatory, narrative, or argumentative?
What is the definition Claim?
The main argument of an essay.
Name at least 2 things that are included in a body paragraph.
- Topic Sentence (claim)
- Evidence
- Reasoning (explanation)
- Transition
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.
This is the purpose of an informative/explanatory essay.
What is writing to inform?
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 thesis
- Summarize main points
- Address any opposing view points
- Call to action
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 argumentative essay.
What is writing to argue or persuade?
Definition of Thesis?
A thesis sentence focuses your ideas for the paper; it's your argument or insight or viewpoint condensed into a single sentence that gives the reader your main idea.
Name 3 things included in a counterargument paragraph.
- Argument: your position
- Opposing argument
- Evidence for opposing argument
- Rebuttal
- Evidence for rebuttal
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.
What is writing to entertain?
What is the definition of source(s)?
The text or other work that provides the information that is being used.
How do you introduce a source in your writing?
In the book titled, "The Outsiders", by S.E. Hinton, it states that,...
Context clues will help you find the __________ of a word you do not know.
Meaning
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, outline 2) draft 5 paragraph essay