Things to know
When is your exam?
3rd Period: Tomorrow.
7th Period: Friday
What is a transition word?
A word that helps one sentence flow into another sentence. It sometimes helps with time or event order.
What is a fragment?
Part of a sentence. It cannot be a sentence on it's own.
What is important in a summary?
Beginning, middle, end, theme or important information.
What are the 3 main purposes an author has when they write something?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
How do you take the exam? (paper, online, etc.)
The test will be online on edugence.
What could the word "superficial" mean?
Only existing at a surface level, has no depth.
What change should be made in the sentence:
"I went too the store to buy milk, eggs, and butter."
Change "too" to "to"
True or False: Small details might be included in a proper summary.
False- a true summary shouldn't include small details, only the big details.
Why might an author repeat information or use fancy text such as bold words, italics, etc.
To emphasize a point they are trying to make. Or, to draw attention to something important.
How long do you get to take the exam?
1 hr. 30 mins
What is sensory language?
Language that appeals to the 5 senses: taste, touch, smell, sight, and sound.
What commas are needed in the following sentence?
Because of the rain I had to pack my coat rain boots, and hat.
Comma after rain,
Comma after coat,
Keep the comma after boots.
Below is a summary of "Examination Room". What's wrong with it?
A 12 year old boy has to take an exam for the government. He is worried about it, but his parents tell him not to. He goes into the room and takes the exam.
There is no ending included in the summary.
If you are reading a historical article about the creation of chocolate, what might the author's purpose be?
To inform the reader about how chocolate was created.
Is the exam going to be a grade in skyward?
Yes
What is the rising action of a story?
Before the climax, it is the events that lead up to the major problem/event in the story.
How could you combine these two sentences.
I can't wait for christmas.
We are going to my grandparents house.
"I can't wait for christmas because we are going to my grandparent's house".
"I can't wait for christmas; we are going to my grandparent's house".
True or false: Summaries should only be two sentences long.
False. A good summary should have about 4 sentences.
If you are watching an ASPCA commercial, what is the author's primary purpose?
To persuade you to donate/ adopt an animal.
What do you think you can do after your exam is finished? (Take an educated guess!)
If people are still working, you need to study or another test, or sit quietly/read.
When everyone finishes you can have free time.
What is foreshadowing?
Foreshadowing: hints or clues that give you an idea on what is to come later on in the story.
What is revising?
What is editing?
Revising: editing major sections, sentences, or paragraphs.
Editing: Making minor edits (spelling, commas, etc.)
What is a strategy you can use to determine the correct summary answer?
(varies)
Why might an author include imagery or sensory language in a poem or story?
To help the reader imagine what they are describing.