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Figurative Language
Elements of Plot
Genres
Author's Purpose
Grab Bag - Mix
100
A word that sounds like or means the same thing as it's name.
Onomatopoeia
100

Learn setting, meet main characters and find out what the story will be about.

Introduction (Exposition)

100

writing that is true, informative or factual

Informational text

100

the reason or intent behind why an author chooses to write a particular piece

Author's Purpose

100
The lesson that you learn. The moral of a story.
Theme
200
Jane sat in awe as the stars danced across the night sky.
Personification
200
The part of a story that reveals or suggests an outcome.
Resolution
200

'I am Ruby Bridges' written by Ruby Bridges

Autobiography

200
What is the purpose of the following passage? Butterflies are colorful, flying insects from the Lepidoptera order. Because they are insects, they have three body parts. The three body parts are called the head, thorax, and abdomen. They also have six jointed legs, two antennae and compound eyes.
To inform
200
When someone uses what they already know, apply it to an new situation and make an educated guess.
Inference
300
Compares two things using like or as.
Simile
300
In what part of a story do we learn the conflict?
Rising Action
300

made up stories about events that could happen

Realistic Fiction

300
What would be the author's purpose when writing fiction novels?
To entertain
300

What does RACE strategy stand for?

Restate (the question)

Answer (the question)

Cite (your evidence)

Explain (how the evidence supports your answer)

400
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
Hyperbole
400

Still action in the story but it begins to slow down and resolve. Is answering, what do the characters do now? The characters are working to solve the conflict.

Falling Action

400

fictional stories based around real people and events from the past

Historical Fiction

400
What is the purpose of the following passage? Sandy is the absolute best candidate for student body president! She is honest, friendly and dedicated to making our school a better place. This is YOUR chance to make a positive change! VOTE SANDY IN 2013!
To persuade
400

How would you restate this question? 


'What is your favorite food?"

My favorite food is..... because.....

500
John was an ox as he rolled the boulder up the steep hill.
Metaphor
500
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense or extreme part of a story where an action typically takes place.
500

The Hunger Games

Science Fiction

500

The three reasons an author may write a piece

to persuade, to inform, to exntertain

500

How do you know if a writing prompt is an ECR or SCR?

ECR is longer and does not have a question mark. SCR is shorter and is an actual question.