Figurative Language
Example - The tree danced in the breeze
What is personification
Which text structure is this?
"When choosing between an Xbox and a PlayStation, gamers should consider the pros and cons of each. Xbox users have access to a variety of games, as do Playstation users. However, there are certain games that can only be played on one and not the other. For example, Halo can only be played on the Xbox while The Last of Us is only available on PlayStation."
What is compare and contrast
Words, phrases, or sentences around a word that help determine an unknown word's meaning
What are context clues
Which text structure is this?
"If parents do their child's homework for them, then the child does not receive the benefit of understanding the concepts taught in class as well as they would have had they done the homework themselves. Sure, they won't have a "missing" in the gradebook, but is that really worth the loss of work ethic? If parents don't allow their children to do their own work, those children miss out on learning responsibility for their own choices."
What is cause and effect
Using knowledge you already have to make an educated guess about a piece of writing
What is inference
When looking at a dictionary definition, this part of the entry helps you do what? example - [sel-uh-feyn]
What is pronounce the word (pronunciation)
Which text structure is this?
"If you want to write a solid argument, you must first decide on your thesis statement. Next, you must be able to back your thesis statement up with at least three solid reasons as to why your position on this topic is the correct one. Lastlly, you must be prepared to show evidence from credible sources that supports your reasoning."
What is order and sequence
What are two ways that readers learn about a character? (HINT: through their ___s and ___.)
Which text structure is this?
"Did you know that music has been proven to help people suffering from alzheimer's disease? Studies have shown that when a patient is struggling with alzheimer's, music has proven to help not only to lower their stress and improve their behavior, but also to improve cognitive activity in patients' brains."
What is problem and solution
Authors use this to create a mood in the reader through their writing.
What is tone
Language that appeals to the 5 senses
What is sensory language
"The ancient Egyptian practice of mummification was a religious and cultural process that was used to preserve the bodies of deceased individuals. The practice included removing the deceased's organs, embalming the body with preservative materials, and wrapping them with layers of gauze to further preserve the body."
What is description
Below are excerpts from two different STAAR constructed response question prompts. One of these was taken from an SCR prompt, and the other is from an ECR prompt.
Correctly label each one.
1. Read the article... then, write a well-organized informational composition that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer.
2. In the box provided, combine the ideas in sentences 27 and 28 in a clear and effective way.
1. ECR
2. SCR
When answering a multiple choice question, what is the first thing you should do after reading the relevant parts of the passage?
What is narrow down the wrong answers and choose from what's left.