Mixed Skills
Where a story/passage/text takes place....
the setting
The authors purpose is the authors _____.
Why/reason
if you say "purpose" you get no points
a comparison of things using like or as
simile
What strategy do we use for SCRs?
RACE
Use the sentence below to answer the question:
(3) A patent for the typewriter was granted in January 1714, but their was not a physical product until much, much later.
What change, if any, should be made to sentence 3?
a. Change patent to patient
b. Change their to there
c. Delete a comma after much
d. No change is needed
b. Change their to there
What is it called when you take your background knowledge, information from the text, and make a prediction?
an inference
What are the three main authors purposes?
Hint: 🥧
Persuade, Inform, and Explain
gives the meaning of a word at the bottom of the page
footnote
What graphic organizer do we use for ECRs?
I-Chart
Use the sentence below to answer the question:
(5) On November 20 1955, Elvis singed his first record deal with RCA records.
2. a. What is the most effective way to revise
sentence 5?
On November 20, 1955 Elvis singed his
first record deal with RCA records.
a. On November 20, 1955, elvis signed his
first record deal with RCA records.
b. On November 20, 1955, Elvis signed his
first record deal with RCA records.
c. On November 20 1955, Elvis signed his
first record deal with RCA records
b. On November 20, 1955, Elvis signed his
first record deal with RCA records.
List three characteristics/features of a play (drama)...
Options could include:
script, cast, scene, acts, stage directions, narrator, setting, set, etc.
What is the authors purpose of the paragraph below?:
Why Our School Needs More Recess
Students spend most of their day sitting in classrooms. While learning is important, so is movement. Studies show that physical activity helps students focus better and improves mood. If our school added even fifteen more minutes of recess, students would return to class ready to learn. More recess would not take away from learning—it would actually improve it. Our school should consider making this simple but powerful change.
persuade
bold word
What do you with your question/prompt at the beginning of your SCR or ECR?
Restate it (and answer it)
Use the following sentence to answer the question below:
(1) My perfect abode would be neither grandiose or especially large.
What change should be made in sentence 1?
a. change neither to either
b. change or to nor
c. change perfect to perfectly
d. change especially to especialy
b. change or to nor
List the "steps" of a plot diagram in order from 1st to last...
1. exposition
2. rising action
3. climax
4. falling action
5. resolution
The Importance of Sleep for Teens
Teenagers need about eight to ten hours of sleep each night, yet many get far less. During sleep, the brain organizes information and repairs the body. Lack of sleep can lead to trouble concentrating, mood swings, and lower grades. Some experts argue that schools should begin later in the morning to support students’ health. Understanding how sleep affects learning may help communities make better decisions about school schedules.
to inform
What it is mostly about....
Central/Main idea
Is there a specific word amount you have to write for an SCR? Why or why not?
NO!!! Make sure you restated the question, answered it, backed it up with evidence, and explained the evidence.
Read the paragraph below. Then answer the question that follows.
(1) Maria wanted to try out for the school soccer team (2) She had never played on a team before however she practiced every day after school. (3) Her older brother gave her tips, and helped her improve her skills. (4) Maria felt nervous at tryouts but she was determined to do her best.
Which sentence needs a comma added to correct a punctuation error?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
b. sentence 2
What text structure is used when you are given a topic that is then broken into subsections and explained in greater detail?
descriptive/description
Saving the City Park
The old oak trees in Riverside Park have stood for more than a century. Children have climbed their branches, families have picnicked beneath their shade, and countless memories have been made there. Recently, developers proposed building a shopping center on the land. While new stores may bring convenience, they cannot replace the history and beauty of the park. Once the trees are cut down, they cannot simply be replanted overnight.
to persuade
alliteration
What goes into your introduction of an informational ECR?
Your thesis (controlling idea)
Use the paragraph to answer the question below:
(15) “I think it’s just going to sprinkle a bit,” Dad said. (16) Was he ever wrong! (17) My friends and I waited in one of the tents while Mom and Dad futilely attempted to cook dinner. (18) She was trying to find the hot cocoa when the sprinkle turned into a downpour. (19) That’s when everything really started to fall apart.
Mateo wants to include the following detail in paragraph 4 (sentences 15 – 19).
Dad set up a tarp shelter over the cook stove, and Mom put the chili in a big pot.
Where should the sentence be placed?
a. after 15
b. after 16
c. after 17
d. after 18
c. after 17