Reading
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
What is First Person
Words that mean the same as another are called
What is synonym?
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence
What is inference
What is a thesis statement, and where does it go in your essay?
Tells the reader what they will read about, it has the claim and two-three things you will write about, its one sentence only and it is the last sentence in your introduction paragraph
Where does the period go on your citation?
After the parathesis.
Ex. (Smith 48).
When a narrator uses "he, she, they, their," the story is written in _____ person.
Third (3rd) Person Point of View
Words that mean the opposite of another are called
Antonyms
The words and phrases around a difficult word to help the reader determine meaning. Gives us hints and helps us to better understand.
What is context clues
At the meeting, the teachers realized they would need to consolidate their math teams so they would have enough people to participate in the competition on Saturday morning.
What does the word consolidate mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Combine
B. Shorten
C. Confine
D. Substitute
A. Combine
You are given roughly 60 minutes on the writing prompt. What should you do in the first few minutes before you begin writing your essay?
Outline, ABC MEET AND XYZ
A comparison that uses like or as.
Simile
To mark up the text with notes, questions, or other things that help you understand the text
What is annotate?
Read the poem excerpt:
The wind whispers through the trees,
Telling tales on every breeze.
The moon looks down with silver eyes,
Watching stars that dot the skies.
What is the theme of the poem?
A. The danger of the night
B. Nature as a storyteller
C. The loneliness of the wind
D. The fear of the unknown
B. Nature as a storyteller
The wind and moon are personified as telling stories and watching the night sky, suggesting nature has a voice and presence.
What is the difference between tone and mood?
tone is how the narrator feels about characters or events, mood is how the reader feels
You are given roughly 60 minutes on the writing prompt. What should you do in the LAST few minutes before you turn in your essay?
READ OVER YOUR ENTIRE ESSAY! Look for errors in spelling, captialization, and punctuation.
When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
Second (2nd) Person Point of View
What the text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
Central Idea
Which literary device is used in the line, "The wind whispers through the trees"?
Personification
The wind is given the human action of "whispering."
What are the different elements on a plot diagram?
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Name at least 3 transition words.
For example, however, additionally, so, in addition, first, lastly, etc.
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
What is theme?
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
Metaphor
What is the most interesting part of the story referred to as?
The Climax
What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
Counterclaim
What does XYZ stand for in essay writing?
Explain your evidence
Why it matters
Zing your audience
What does the word gullible mean in the following sentence?
There are several miracle cures for various illnesses for people gullible enough to buy them.
easily deceived or tricked; too trusting
What does the word tenacious mean in the following sentence:
Even though Jackson was smaller than his other teammates, his tenacious attitude allowed him to accomplish as much as they did.
extremely persistent; never giving up or letting anyone get in his way
Which line contains an example of alliteration?
A. "Telling tales on every breeze"
B. "The moon looks down with silver eyes"
C. "Watching stars that dot the skies"
D. "The wind whispers through the trees"
A. "Telling tales on every breeze"
The repetition of the "t" sound in "telling tales" is alliteration.
What does S.T.E.A.L stand for?
Speech
Thoughts
Effects on others
Actions
Looks
Name the 4 types of text structure
Cause and Effect
Chronological Order
Compare and Contrast
Problem/Solution