Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A comparison of 2 objects that uses like or as
What is the first thing you should do when thinking about your extended response?
Read the question thoroughly and make sure you know all the parts of questions being asked!
When should you draw your graphic organizer?
BEFORE you begin your writing!
What should you do if you don't know a vocabulary word?
Use the sentences around it to make the meaning clearer. (DON'T just skip over it!)
What are character traits?
Things that describe the character! Internal traits are things we cannot see (honesty, kind, brilliant) and external traits are things we CAN see (brown hair, tall, etc.)
What is a metaphor?
A DIRECT comparison of two objects - usually calls one thing another
What should be in your first paragraph?
Your opinion, your position on a topic, or the main idea that you are writing about
What should you include in your graphic organizer?
Main idea / opinion
3 supporting details / ideas
Conclusion
What should you do if you don't know an answer to a question?
Look back in the text for the answer! Prove It!
What is a summary?
What are FANBOYS? What do they stand for?
That is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions!
For And Nor But Or Yet So
What should you do when you finish a paragraph?
Indent the next paragraph, or hit enter twice so there is extra space between the paragraphs.
How much time should you spend on your graphic organizer?
5-7 minutes - Not Too Long!
What else could you do if you don't know an answer to a question?
Skip it, flag it, and come back to it later.
What is the theme?
The Message - what the author is trying to teach you. This is usually a one word answer = friendship, acceptance, honesty, loss, etc.
What is an idiom?
TEXT EVIDENCE! Make sure you refer to the passages and include some information from the reading!
Can you write something in your extended response that is not in your graphic organizer?
YES - if it is on topic and amazing!
What should you do after you finish your multi-paragraph extended response?
PROOFREAD IT! Improve it! Make it better!
What is the most important thing to do while taking this test?
Relax and do your best! You are brilliant and you can do this!
(And Proofread!)
What is hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration!
Mrs. Brown gave us 1,000 tons of homework last night!
What should be included in your conclusion?
You should restate your opinion or your main idea, and why you have that opinion or idea. It can be short - like 2 sentences! But make sure the reader knows EXACTLY what you are thinking!
What is the purpose of making a graphic organizer?
To help you plan and organize what you are going to write! It is like a map of your written response!
What should you do if you finish the test early
Go back and re-read every question to make sure you answered ALL PARTS correctly! Prove your answers in the text! PROOFREAD!
What should you do if you feel stressed about this test?
Take a deep breath and remember - you are brilliant and you can do this!