Grammar
States of being (was, am, are, etc.) are considered what part of speech?
Verbs
The text surrounding a new vocabulary word, which you can use to figure out its meaning.
Context clues
A genre of literature comprising narratives that take place in the past and are characterized chiefly by an imaginative reconstruction of historical events and personages.
Historical fiction
_________ refers to what a text is mostly about.
Main Idea
When writing an argumentative essay, the author's purpose is to ______________.
Persuade
A sentence that is missing either its subject or its main verb.
Fragment
Name 3 things that SHOULD be included in the introductory paragraph about a book.
The main idea (thesis), background information, the author and title of the book
_____________ is known as the perspective from which a story is told (i.e. first person, second person, third person).
Point of View
The other sentences that give more information about the main idea are known as _____________.
Details (evidence)
This is the author's main point in an argumentative text.
Claim
Rewrite this sentence to be grammatically correct:
"We walked the dog we saw a lot of things we stopped to talk to some of our neighbors."
We walked the dog and saw a lot of things, then we stopped to talk to some of our neighbors.
(many variations)
When responding to a text-based question, it is important to use _______________.
Textual evidence
The moral, message, or life lesson of a story.
Theme
What is the difference between a summary and a critique of something?
A summary gives an overview of the main points, a critique gives an opinion of a certain thing
This is what the opposing side (those who disagree with the author) might say about the claim.
Counterclaim
_____________ sentences include two independent clauses brought together by a conjunction or a semi-colon.
Compound
A statement that tells readers what they can do to support your cause.
Call to action
The sequence of events that take place in a story (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution).
Plot
What are three examples of types informational texts in the real world? (Books do not count)
newspaper articles, menus, recipes, instructions/directions, ads, catalogs
Rebuttal
Name all of the conjunctions (hint: FANBOYS)
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
In order to make sure the reader understands the point of the essay, the writer must establish a _____________ sentence.
Thesis
The development of a character's role and personality traits in fiction.
Characterization
What questions should you ask when deciding if a piece of evidence is reliable? (give 2)
Is there bias/POV?
When was it written? (Is it still true/relevant?)
Who is the author? (Does it come from a reliable person?)
Where is this posted/located? (Is it from a reliable source?)
A _____________ author can be believed and trusted.
Credible/Reliable