Informational
What is thesis in the article?
the reason the author wrote the text
What is theme?
Lesson or message of the story
what is the difference between the ECR and SCR?
ECR= Essay
SCR= Short one, RACE
If we do not know what a word means, what should we use?
Dictionary
what is a simile and metaphor?
Simile compare 2 things using the words like or as
Metaphor you compare 2 things but you DONT use like or as
what is central idea?
the main/key idea of the story. The main topic of the article.
what is Characterization?
When we describe the character using the STEAL method. (gingerbread)
What does SCR need? and how many points can you get in total?
RACE, 2 points
In the grammar section, where should you go first?
Go to the easy questions first
What is PIE?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What does authors purpose mean?
(PIE) the reason the author wrote the text
what is tone and mood?
Tone: the speakers attitude
Mood: the readers feeling
Name the paragraphs of the essay
Intro, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion
When we compare & contrast a paired passage what strategy should we use?
Venn Diagram, the 2 circles
What is foreshadow?
can predict what will happen next, making an inference
What is author's claim?
the statement or opinion of the author. (ex. The author supports protesting)
what is flashback?
A memory from the past
What is the first sentence of the essay called?
Thesis
what strategy do I want for ya'll to write in your paper for the essay section?
I chart
What is plot diagram?
the sequence of events for the story, doing it for the plot
what is counterclaim?
The opposite opinion from the authors. (ex. if the author supports protesting, the counterclaim is not supporting it)
Name the 3 ironies and definitions
Verbal = sarcasm
Dramatic = the audience knows something the character doesnt
Situational = the opposite of what is expected occurs
What is needed in my Body 1 and Body 2 paragraphs?
Race, Race
When reading your story what should you be doing?
Highlighting and annotating the story
Name all of the FANBOYS and when do we use it?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
when we combine 2 complete sentences using a "," and fanboys