Vocabulary
What is an author's point of view
The Author’s opinion about a topic. OPINION VIEWPOINT PERSPECTIVE
How do we organize a short response question?
RACECES
What are the different parts of an essay?
Intro, body 1, Body 2, Conclusion
What are the 3 main reasons an author writes something (author's purpose)?
Persuade, Entertain, Inform
Where do you need to look in order to answer this question?
8 The author's purpose in lines 4 through 7 is to...
Lines 4 through 7
The words convey, reveal, and demonstrate all mean to ______?
(hint: what is a simpler word we can use?)
To show
How many pieces of evidence are required in a short response?
TWO - 2 - PIECES OF EVIDENCE
What needs to be included in an introductory paragraph?
Hook, background information, and thesis
Read the summary of the following story. How could the setting affect the plot?
Two friends are stuck on a stranded island. They notice a hurricane coming in the distance and need to plan an escape.
The setting affects the plot because the characters cannot escape. The fact that the characters are on an island will affect how they behave and plan to avoid the hurricane.
What is the skill for this question?
How do lines 51 through 58 develop a central idea of the article?
Central idea
What does the word "develop" mean?
Growth/process/add on
Restate this question: How does the author develop the theme of friendship in the excerpt?
The author develops the theme of friendship in the excerpt by ________________.
How many pieces of evidence do you need in EACH body paragraph?
2
What is the point of view of the following statement? (First Person, Second-Person, Third-Person)
"Mrs. Yuen cooked her breakfast of eggs and steak. Then, she sang a song to baby G and went to the beach."
Third-Person
How can we simplify this question to help us understand?
Which claim can be supported by evidence from the article?
Which argument can be shown with evidence from the text?
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood refers to how the reader feels whereas tone reflects the author's feelings and opinions.
Write a stretched explanation for this piece of evidence:
RA: The weather conditions indicate it is going to rain.
C:"There are dark storm clouds in the sky and the air is very humid."
E: This shows that_______________.
This shows that it is likely to rain because there are dark storm clouds. Storm clouds usually indicate that it is going to rain and these cloud are dark, which means it will rain a lot. The air is also humid and typically this is the way it feels right before it starts to rain.
Look at the following bullet points. How many body paragraphs are you writing, and what is each body paragraph about?
-identify a theme that is shared in “Persistent” and “Excerpt from the Strictest School in the World”
-explain how the poet and the author develop this theme in each text
-use details from both the poem and the story to support your response
You need two body paragraphs. In the first body paragraph explain the theme in each text. In the second body paragraph explain how each poet developed the theme.
Is this an example of a central idea or a theme?
With great power comes great responsibility.
Theme
What does the word significance mean as it is used in the following question? What is the question asking you to do?
"What is the main significance of the cat clock in the story?"
Significance is referring to the meaning. The question is asking what is the meaning of the cat clock.
What is the difference between central idea and theme?
Central idea refers to what the text is mostly about. It is specific to that text. However, theme is more general and refers to the lesson or message.
What is the problem with this short response explanation?
This shows that the author feels happy.
The writer only repeats their answer. They do not stretch their idea or explain how they know the author feels happy.
Look at the following bullet points. How many body paragraphs are you writing, and what is each body paragraph about?
In your response, be sure to
-explain what chances Justin and Basil each take
-explain what they learn about themselves through the conversations and events in each story
-use details from both stories to support your response
You need two body paragraphs. In body 1,explain what chances Justin and Basil each take. In body 2 explain what each character learns about themselves.
What figurative language is used in the following sentence? (simile, metaphor, hyperbole)
The sun shined bright liked thousands of sparkling diamonds.
simile
What is this question asking you to do?
"How does the setting affect the plot of the story? "
It is asking how the place where the story takes place impacts the character's actions and how the story progresses.