Figurative Language
A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Like BOOM, POW, CRACK.
Onomatopoeia
Learn setting, meet main characters and find out what the story will be about.
Exposition
Sarah's car was dead on the side of the road. What was she going to do? She had already gotten off to a rough start when her alarm clock had failed to go off that morning. School started in just under an hour. Suddenly, it dawned on her that she had subscribed to OnStar the month before. With the simple press of a button she was able to get help jump-starting her battery and made it to class right on time!
Problem / Solution
What do we call "the reason why the author writes something"?
Author's Purpose
The lesson that you learn. The moral of a story.
Theme
What type of text uses lines and stanzas?
Poetry
Time marches to the beat of its own drum.
Personification
The part of a story where the outcome is revealed
Resolution
Gives characteristics or traits about a person, place or thing.
Descriptive
What is the purpose of the following passage?
Erosion is the process of materials moving from their source to another location through weathering. There are several types of erosion, but the most common types are erosion by wind, water, and ice.
To inform
Tells about what exactly you read/main point of the article.
Main Idea
If you don't know a word what should you use???
DICTIONARY! or 4 Questions
The sixth graders grow like wild flowers from sixth to seventh grade.
Simile
The part of the story where the problem or conflict is introduced
Rising Action
Listing events or explaining steps in order.
Sequence
What would be the author's purpose when writing fiction novels?
To entertain
What are the 3 types of 3rd person Point of View? Explain each type.
3rd Person Subjective- tells the story as if reporting the news; 3rd Person Limited- Only know the thoughts and feelings of 1 character; 3rd Person Omniscient- Know the thoughts of more than one character
Name at least 3 important elements in DRAMA.
Dialogue, stage directions, actors/characters, props, scenes,
I am starving, I haven't in forever!
hyperbole
The events and complications begin to resolve themselves. The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not.
Falling Action
Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball.
Compare and Contrast
What is the purpose of the following passage?
Students should have at least 15 minutes of recess during a school day. After all, students shouldn’t be expected to sit all day! Furthermore, students don’t feel as antsy and can focus more easily after they run around and play.
To persuade
A conversation in between 2 or more people
dialogue
What are the parts of a plot diagram?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What two things are being compared?
"I hold his gaze, vowing not to blink or look away, while sweat glands pop open like kernels of popcorn.
sweat glands and kernels of popcorn
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense or extreme part of a story where an action typically takes place. The turning point of the story.
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the groud that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns becasue no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
Cause / Effect
Writing in which author's purpose is to inform or explain the subject to reader.
Expository
How do we summarize FICTION texts?
Beginning, Middle, and End, No Opinion
What is Informational Text?
Text that provides information such as facts and statistics: Articles, Newspapers, Magazines, etc...
Greedy goats gobbled up gooseberries, getting good at grabbing the goodies?
Alliteration
What do we call THE PROBLEM in the story?
Conflict
List 5 Organizational Patterns
Sequence Description
Cause/Effect Compare/Contrast
Problem/Solution
Chronological Oder
What are the 4 types of writing
Expository, persuasive, narrative, descriptive
How do we summarize NONFICTION (Informational Text)?
Finding the MAIN IDEA and supporting details.
What is SENSORY LANGUAGE?
The use of the 5 senses (Taste, smell, touch, sight, hear) to help the reader visualize.