Compare two things using like or as
Simile
Introduction, ACE 1, ACE 2 (counterargument), Conclusion
Combine these two sentences:
We have spent the past two weeks reviewing for the STAAR test. We are prepared to take and pass the STAAR.
We have spent the past two weeks reviewing for the STAAR test, so we are prepared to take and pass the STAAR.
What are the three parts of ACE?
Answer, Cite, Explain
What is theme?
The message or lesson of the text
Compare two things without using like or as
Methaphor
What is needed in an introduction paragraph?
Hook, Summary, Thesis
What is the name of this punction mark?
;
Semi Colon
How many pieces of evidence do you need in an ACE/SCR response?
Two
What is the difference between a paraphrase and a summary?
Paraphrase: smaller section of the text, provides clarity
Summary: entire text, maintains logical order and includes the central idea
A hint or clue about the end of the story
Foreshadowing
A statement showing the opposing viewpoint
Counterargument
Correct the error in the sentence:
In the 19th century, tigers are classified as an endangered species.
In the 19th century, tigers were classified as an endangered species.
Use ACE to turn the prompt into the answer:
How does the imagery in the poem reveal the details of the speaker's environment?
The imagery in the poem reveals the details of the speaker's environment by...
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Tone: how the author/speaker feels
An exaggeration
Hyperbole
What is a thesis?
Comma
What sentence starter can you use to introduce your quotes?
In line/paragraph #, the author states/writes/says, "
For example, in line # the poet states/writes/says, "
According to the text, "..." (paragraph/line #)
What is an inference?
A conclusion based on text evidence, reasoning and prior knowledge
Dramatic irony
What are the parts of a conclusion paragraph?
Restatement of the thesis, theme statement
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, So
What does an effective explanation need?
A summary of the quotes and an inference
What are the steps of TPCASTT?
Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude, Title, Theme