Informational
Which of these is NOT an example of a text feature?
A. Map
B. Photograph
C. Subjective
D. Heading
C. Subjective
What is a claim? Also, where does it go in an essay?
The writer's opinion or position. It will be the last sentence of the Introduction paragraph.
What is a narrator?
The person who is telling the story.
What is a prefix? Give one example.
A word part added to the beginning of a word.
What type of figurative language is this?
"The boy ran as fast as lightning."
Simile (a comparison using "like" or "as")
Description, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, Sequence, Compare and Contrast
Write a claim for this question:
Should students wear school uniforms?
Student should wear school uniforms because...
OR
Students should not wear school uniforms because...
What is the topic?
What the text is about in 1-3 words
What is a suffix? Give one example.
A word part added to the end of a word.
"The wind whispered through the trees."
What type of figurative language is this?
Personification (giving human traits to non-human things)
In an informational essay, what are the 4 parts to a body paragraph?
1.) Introduction (to essay)
2.) Evidence (in quotation marks)
3.) Explanation of Evidence/Reasoning (in your own words)
4.) Conclusion (connecting back to thesis statement)
What is evidence? Also, what is one way you could introduce evidence (quote) in an essay?
Facts, examples, or data that support a claim.
The author states, "...."
In the article it states, "..."
What is the main idea?
What the author says about the topic (in a full sentence)
What are "context clues"? How can you use them to help you when reading a passage?
Using surrounding words to figure out meaning. They will help you to understand the meaning of an unknown word by finding the meaning of words that you know around it.
What type of figurative language is this?
"The classroom was a zoo."
Metaphor (a comparison NOT using "like" or "as")
What text structure is this paragraph written in?
"Venus, the second planet in our solar system, is the hottest of the planets. It is also the brightest of all planets. It is about the same size as Earth, and it is covered with thick clouds of carbon dioxide and sulfur. The clouds are so thick that little light reaches the surface of Venus. The surface of Venus is often described as a "stormy desert" full of very active volcanoes and many craters. There is no liquid water on Venus."
Description
What is a counterclaim? Also, where can you find it in an argumentive essay?
The opposite side of an argument. You can find it in the 4th paragraph (3rd body paragraph) in an essay. In this paragraph, you will also include a rebuttal (why your side is stronger).
What is theme?
The message or moral (lesson) of the story
What is a synonym? Give an example with two words.
A word with a similar meaning.
What type of figurative language is this?
"The fireworks went boom in the sky."
Onomatopoeia (words that sound like the noise they describe)
What is a thesis statement? Also, where does it belong in an essay?
It is in the LAST SENTENCE of your Introduction paragraph.
Why is reasoning important in an essay? Also, how could you introduce your reasoning in an essay?
It explains how the evidence supports the claim.
"This evidence is important because..."
"This quote stands out because..."
What is point of view?
The perspective of the story is told from (1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person)
What is a antonym? Give an example with two words.
A word with the opposite meaning.
What type of figurative language is this?
"My backpack weighs a ton."
Hyperbole (a big exaggeration, not meant to be true)