Grammar
What is a proper noun?
Specific, capitalize
What does RACE stand for?
restate, answer, cite evidence, explain
What is the setting in a story?
2-things-Where and when the story takes place
A poem is made up of -
lines and stanzas
How old is Penny?
2 years
What does a preposition show?
Location - over, under, through
How many points is a SCR worth?
2
What is the conflict in a story?
the problem
The person telling the poem is called the -
speaker
What is Mrs. Mejia's favorite snack?
Popcorn, takis, gum..
What do you need to complete a compound sentence?
2 independent clauses, comma, coordinating conjunction
THESIS
List some author's purposes.
Persuade, inform, entertain-name synonyms for these verbs
What does SAM stand for?
Speaker, audience, message
Name ONE of Mrs. Mejia's cats
Black Cat, White Cat, Simer
What makes a complex sentence?
independent clause, dependent clause, subordinating conjunction
How many points is an ECR worth?
10
What is the theme of a story?
The overall message or lesson
What is the AUDIENCE ?
Who the text is meant for
What is Mrs. Mejia's favorite soda?
Coke zero
What can you use in place of a comma and coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
semi-colon
What are the three parts of an essay?
Who is the protagonist?
The main character/hero
What does structure mean?
HOW a poem is organized
What are Mrs. Mejia's favorite hobbies?
reading, walking, birding, etc.
What do you have to use around direct quotes?
quotation marks " "
What acronym do we use for an ECR?
RACECES
Give an example of PERSONIFICATION
Answers will vary
What is a SHIFT?
a change
Who is Mrs. Mejia's favorite quarterback?
Matthew Stafford