Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A comparison of two unlike things using LIKE or AS
What do HAVE to have in your PSSA essay in order to get a 4 aka 100%?
-evidence (a direct quote)
-more than one paragraph
-an actual thesis
What is a subheading?
Subheadings are like small titles in passages to tell you what each section or pragraphs is about.
Give a sentence stem...
The text states, "_____"
This shows ________
This is important to notice because __________
In the passage it says "________"
What should always go at the end of your sentence?
Punctuation, periods or exclamation marks.
What is a metaphor?
A comparison of two unlike things, does NOT use like or as.
What should you always do before you write?
1. Read the passage
2. Read the prompt
3. Brainstorm and Plan
4. THEN write your essay
What is the following an example of?
The little girl ran to her teacher and cried, "She pushed me! I fell down and hurt my knee!"
Dialogue
Give a sentence starter for introducing evidence from a story.
In the text it states "_______"
OR
The story says "__________"
What should you do after you read a multiple choice question?
Start with crossing out answers you know are NOT the answer (process of elimination)
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
Allie is a walking dictionary, she knows everything.
metaphor, compares two unlike things
How many paragraphs do you need to get a 4? What are they?
Five!
Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
What is a title? Where should you be sure to include it?
The name of a passage or story, and be sure to include it in the introduction of your essay.
Write a sentence stem for reasoning...
This shows___________
The reason for this is________
Where or how do you find key words to be sure to include in your essay?
First select words from the prompt and then look for repeated words in the passage or character names.
What kind of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
Ms. Dawn solved the bussing issue like a wizard.
Similie, uses like or as to compare to unlike things
What goes into a introduction and a conclusion?
Intro: Introduce Text & Background
Claim/Thesis
Conclusion: Restate text and background
Restate Claim IN NEW WORDS
Final thought/So what statement
What is a prompt?
The question you're being asked to answer in your essay.
What is a sentence stem for giving reasoning on why something is the same or different?
____ is different/similar to ____ because______
OR
This is different/the same as _____ because___________
Name the four different types of brainstorming graphic organizers.
1. T-chart 2. Venn Diagram
3. Mind Map/Web 4. List
Why do we use figurative lanague?
What goes into each of your three body paragraphs?
CER
Claim-what you're proving in this paragraph
Evidence- A direct Quote
R-Explain how your evidence supports your claim
What goes around direct evidence to show that it is not your own writing?
Quotation marks
Give an evidence sentence stem for introducing evidence from a poem
In the poem it says, "________"
OR
The poet wrote "_______"
What is something you need to rememeber for the PSSAs?
CER!
Evidence is a direct quote, Everything else is in your own words.
Don't leave a question blank its the same as getting it wrong.
You can do hard things!
You've already learned the skills!