Random
words or phrases that do not mean exactly what they say
Figurative language
Retelling of a text in your own words.
Summarize
What is a Claim?
a writer’s Opinion about an issue, text, topic, or idea
a type of text structure where the author discusses a result and it’s action
Cause and effect
What is the theme of a story?
the lesson or moral of a story
The most exciting point in a story/the point in the story where things can get better or worse for the main character
climax
What does paraphrase mean?
To put a text in your own words.
What sentence frame could you use when providing text evidence in an essay?
-According to the text, "_______."
-According to the author, " ________."
-In the text it states, "__________."
Dialoge
Words exchanged between characters using quotation marks. Example: “I have to go to the store,” exclaimed John.
Explain the two types of "theme"
Moral of the story
Central idea/birthday party theme
What is the difference between chronological order and compare and contrast?
Chronological: order of events
Compare & Contrast: similarities and differences of two things, ideas, people, or topics
a word that is in opposite meaning
antonym
Explain the difference between fiction and nonfiction.
Fiction = a made up story
Nonfiction = text based on factual information
writing that argues a side or point of view. Tries to convince the reader to take their side with reasons and evidence.
argumentative
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intro (hook, claim)
BP1(reason and evidence)
BP2 (reason and evidence)
Conclusion (restate claim)
What are the 3 POVs, use an example
1st, 2nd, 3rd
A word of similar meaning
A word of opposite meaning
Synonym
Antonym
the beginning of a story. Introduction to characters and setting.
Exposition
Name 3 words they may use in a third person POV
Hint: First POV uses "I", "Me", "My"
she, her, his, him, it, they, them, we, us, etc.
Name the 5 text structures
Description
Sequence/chronological
Cause and Effect
Problem & Solution
Compare and Contrast
What is the sequence of events in a story called?
Plot
What is the authors POV:
Last fall, I decided to wake up before sunrise and walk along the shoreline of Lake Erie. The air felt crisp and quiet, and the sky slowly shifted from dark blue to soft pink as the sun rose over the water. I could hear small waves tapping against the rocks and the distant calls of seagulls flying overhead. Starting my day this way made me feel calm and focused, and it reminded me how peaceful simple moments in nature can be.
The point of view shows the author’s opinion that spending quiet time in nature is calming and a positive way to start the day.
writing that informs the reader on a topic or person (nonfiction). It does not state an opinion.
Informative
Name THREE types of writing
Narrative
Argumentative/Opinion
Informative