Fiction Skills
What is a summary?
A summary is telling the most important parts of a text, in your own words, in a much shorter way
True or false: You need text evidence in a written response.
True
When answering a writing question, we should always start our answer by...
Restating the question.
How old is Gator?
2 1/2 years old
His birthday is June 14th.
How does eliminating answers help us when taking an assessment?
It allows us to get rid of answers we KNOW are incorrect and gives us a better chance to select the right answer.
What is a synonym? What is an antonym?
Synonyms are words that mean the same thing
Antonyms are opposite words
List three examples of a non fiction text feature. How do text features help us when reading a non fiction text?
captions, graphs, bold words, photographs, glossary, table of contents, diagram, text box
Text features support the words with of the text and give us more important information to support our learning.
How many sentences should a written response be?
At least 4 to 6 sentences, if not 8.
How many years has Mrs. Galyon been teaching?
2 Years
If you come to a question that you don't know (Have my teachers even taught me this?!), what should you do?
Bookmark the question and move on. Come back to it at the end of you have time.
What is figurative language? What is an example of figurative language?
Figurative language is when the words don't mean exactly what they say. Some examples of figurative language are similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, and Onomatopoeia.
What are 4 ways that an author can use to organize a non-fiction text?
Sequence
Cause and effect
Problem and solution
Compare and Contrast
What are the three author's purposes for writing a story?
Persuade Inform and Entertain
What is Mrs. Galyon's favorite flower?
Dahlias
You are finished with your test and there is still time left on the clock, what should you do?
Reread the texts, check your answers, add to your writing.
If a question starts with something like "In paragraph ___", what is the first thing you should do?
Go back and reread the paragraph
What is another name for the main idea?
central idea
What do you need to have in a written response?
Topic sentence (restate and answer the question)
3 reasons with 3 explanations
Conclusion sentence
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse is when the sun, moon and earth align. It can cause complete darkness in some areas.
True or false: It's okay to leave questions blank on CMAS.
False-make sure all questions are answered. If your teacher gives you the 10 minute warning and you haven't answered any of the multiple choice questions, pause your writing and click an answer on any blank questions-you never know, you may get them right!
True or false: In a "Support your answer with details from the text" writing question, I must include details from the actual story I read.
True!
What can you do if you can't remember the answer to a question?
Reread the text to find out
In which type of writing would you use dialogue?
What year is the next solar eclipse expected AND how old will you be during it?
2045
How do you know you are ready to take CMAS?
Answers will vary.