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Figurative Language
Elements of Plot
Text Structures
Author's Purpose / Type of Texts
SCR/ECR and Revise/Edit
100

The attitude of the author on a topic.

tone

100

Learn about the main setting and main characters and possible conflict

exposition

100
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 faild 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
100
A text that is not true.
Fiction
100

number of paragraphs in an SCR

number of paragraphs in an ECR

1

4

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
Gives characteristics or traits about a person, place or thing.
Descriptive
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
different ways for punctuating a subordinating conjunction

If the dependent clause comes before the independent clause, add a comma after the dependent clause. 

If the independent clause comes before the dependent clause, no comma is needed.

300
Compares two things using like or as.
Simile
300

traits revealed about a character through direct text or through making inferences

characterization

300
Listing events or explaining steps in order.
Sequence
300

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

to describe to the reader about a fictional character's experience with a topic that is commonly dealt with in our world today or in the past

300

What is the first sentence called in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the ECR?

topic sentence

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

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

400
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
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 2025!

To persuade

400

an explanation in an SCR/ECR should contain...

the how or why about your answer/evidence

varied sentence types - simple, compound, complex

500

When a reference to a known person or piece of literature is mentioned in a text

allusion

500

DOUBLE POINTS

Explain the hero's journey.

status quo in the ordinary world, call to adventure, mentor, departure to the special world, helper, trials, crisis, treasure, return to the ordinary world, resolution

500
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
500
A text that is true and informational.
Expository
500

DOUBLE POINTS

What are some things you should consider when combining or rewriting sentences?

commas

conjunctions

complete thoughts