Vocabulary
What does CONTRIBUTE mean?
To add on
Name TWO seventh grade writing strategies
Elevated vocabulary, embedding evidence, adding context, transitioning from the All people to the Context
Name the three parts of an introduction.
All people, Context, Thesis
Name TWO multiple choice strategies that will guarantee you a higher score.
Annotating and deconstructing the prompts
Name TWO ways authors develop theme.
Through plot, dialogue, conflict, character, resolution, etc.
What is the difference between MOOD and TONE?
Mood is how the author wants the reader to feel. TONE is how the narrator or author feels.
Name TWO things every piece of text evidence need at the end?
Period, quotation marks, CITATION!!!!
How do you know what to write in the body paragraphs?
Look at the bullet points.
True or False: You need to follow the order of the test.
FALSE: Do the longest or the most difficult passage first. You can even do the writing first if you want.
Name ONE way an author develops a character's perspective.
Through the character's THOUGHTS, WORDS, or ACTIONS.
Convey, demonstrate, portray, reveal and illustrate all mean the same thing. What do they mean?
To show
In this part of a RACECE response, you add context.
The explain
How do you outline your essay?
Boxes at the top representing each paragraph.
True or False: You are PREPARED for this test!!
TRUE!!! (Unless you have never been in my class a single day this year.)
What is the DIFFERENCE between theme and central/main idea?
Central/main idea is what they text is about. Theme is the universal life lesson all people learn from the story.
What are TWO synonyms for perspective?
Point of view, opinion, thoughts, feelings
This part of the RACCE response must be in your own words and show critical thinking.
Answer (or explain)
What are the three parts of a conclusion?
Summary, Now What, So What?
What can you do in the MORNING to make sure you are ready for the test?
Eat a healthy and satisfying breakfast, read your study guide, etc.
What is setting? (must say the full answer)
Time and place
What does CONTRIBUTE to the DEVELOPMENT of the PLOT mean?
It is important; relevant; it moves the story forward; it adds to the story.
You need TWO of these in a RACCE response.
Text evidence
How can you make sure the essay LOOKS like an essay?
Skip lines in between paragraphs and indent
True or False: Tuesday and Wednesday are the most important days of your 7th grade life!!
FALSE!
Why do authors use repetition? (Why do they repeat words or phrases?)
To EMPHASIZE an idea (to show the importance of the idea)