Definitions
The failure to understand or comprehend correctly
Misunderstand
Make sure to _____________ the bride and groom.
Congratulate
Define Summarize
To give a short, brief description of a larger piece of information or story.
True or false: The central Idea and the theme are the same thing.
False
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
Introduction
Said the opposite, disagreeing with
Contradicted
Holidays and traditions are ____________ things groups of people do based on beliefs.
Cultural
Define characterization
How a character is described, changes, views things, their actions, thoughts, and feelings in a story.
Mark and Sarah tried their best on the test in Mr. Long's classroom. Is this a theme?
No
The middle paragraphs of an essay are called what?
Body paragraphs
Finding something wrong with things
Critical
________________ the clothes people wear is a way to be kind to others.
Complimenting
Define Noun
person Place or thing
What is the definition of a theme?
A lesson learned from a story
The last paragraph of the essay is called what?
Conclusion or closing
Said suddenly without thinking
Blurted
Not breaking or losing things your teacher lends you is showing an ________________ for being allowed to use them.
Appreciation
The word the DESCRIBES a noun is called _______
an adjective
True or false, an informative text is the text you are most likely to find a theme.
False (Fables, fairytales, realistic fiction and fiction)
List 3 examples of transition words
First, next, last, or any 3 words that transition the reader from one topic to another.
An understanding of the value of something
Appreciation
The video evidence ______________ what the student said about the fight in the hallway.
contradicted
Define Verb
An action word
What are the 3 rules of theme?
1. True for everyone
2. No details from the story
3. Teaches a lesson/Gives advice
Besides text evidence, transitions, and details from the text, what else should be included to get full credit on body paragraphs?
Elaboration and/or personal connections.