Vocabulary
What is the definition of "theme"?
A message about life or the world.
How can you restate the following question, "What does the information in paragraphs 8 and 9 mainly illustrate about the main character?"
what does the information in paragraphs 8 and 9 most show about the main character?
How do you annotate a story?
focus on character, setting, problem, character actions, character feelings, theme
What goes into a short answer response question?
your answer, detail 1, detail 2
What is the definition of "contribute"?
Restate: In paragraph 9, what is the main way the authors indicate the importance of the Montauk Point Lighthouse?
In paragraph 9, what is the key way the authors state or clarify the importance or significance of the Montauk Point Lighthouse?
What is the purpose of annotating?
To help to understand the text better.
What does RACE stand for
restate, answer, cite evidence, explain
What is the definition of "emphasize"?
Highlight/to show
How does the author structure information to develop a central idea in the article?
How does the author organize information to advance/grow a main idea in the article?
How do you annotate an informational text?
focus on central idea, author's purpose and structure
what does toseec stand for?
topic statement, evidence, elaboration, conclusion
What is the definition of "develop"?
To grow or change
When you read a new test question, what is one thing you need to do to understand how to answer it?
Break it down and identify the different parts of the text that the question is asking us to connect!
What are the 4 common text structures?
Chronological
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast
4
What is the definition of "support"?
Back up an idea.
How does paragraph 8 best help advance the plot of the story?
How does paragraph 8 best help move forward the main events of the story?
chunk the paragraphs and write a note for each set of paragraphs
use specific codes for annotating a story
identify theme and central idea
How many points is a short response worth?
2