Vocabulary
What is main idea?
5W's and 1H
Who, What, Where, When, Why and How
"He was as quiet as a mouse" is an example of a
Simile
"Persuade, Inform, and Entertain" are examples of what?
Author's Purpose
How many days are you taking the state test?
2 Days
What is Theme?
The moral or the lesson of the text.
RADD
Restate, Answer, Detail, Detail
"I have a million things to do today." is an example of ?
Hyberbole
Non fiction, fiction, poetry, mysteries are examples of
Genres
What are the three parts of an essay?
Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
The way a text is organized?
PIE
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
"She is an early bird" is an example of
Metaphor
Characters, Settings, Plot and Events are examples of
Literary Elements
What are the three types of questions we expect to see on the state test?
Multiple Choice, Short Response and an Essay (Extended Response or Long Response)
The word "story" refers to what type of text?
Fiction
IDEAS (Inference, Definition, Example, Antonyms, and Synonyms) are examples of
Context Clues
What is personification?
Giving animals or objects human characteristics
"BOOM, POW, SPLASH, BURPPP" are all examples of what type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
Name 3 Test Taking Tips
Answers may vary
The words "passage and article" refers to what type of text genres?
Nonfiction Text
The acronym SWBST is used when
Summarizing
When an author creates a mental image using the 5 senses they are using
Imagery
Give 4 examples of text structures
1. Comparison/Contrast
2. Problem and Solution
3. Cause and Effect
4. Logical/ Sequential Order
What strategy can we use to find the main idea?
1. Read the first or last sentence
2. Using titles and headings
3. Pay attention to repeated words
4. Use graphic features.