Grammar
Identify the pronoun in this sentence.
Martha's sister wanted her siblings to give her something exciting for her birthday.
Her
This type of writing tells a story.
Narrative
What is a word that means the opposite of another word.
Antonym
What is the 'main idea' of a text?
DAILY DOUBLE
What the text is about.
What is a great way to start your testing day to ensure success on the test?
Eat breakfast and show up on time!
With (who/whom) are you speaking?
Which is the correct option?
Whom
What is the first thing you should do before you start writing your essay?
Read the prompt & TAP it out or
Use your Boxes to plan your essay
Two authors describe a character as “slim” and “scrawny.”
How do these word choices differ in meaning and tone? Which has a more negative connotation?
While "slim" is often used to describe someone positively as "fit," "scrawny" is an insulting or critical term that highlights unappealing thinness.
A character crosses their arms and avoids eye contact.
What can the reader infer about the character’s feelings?
They are upset, irritated, or mad.
If you don't know the answer, what should you do?
Use context clues, skip it and come back, make an educated guess.
A proper noun will always start with one of these.
Capital letter
What is CEEC and what type of writing is it used for?
Claim, Evidence, Elaboration, Closing
Informative and Argumentative body paragraphs
What are context clues?
Using the surrounding text to understand a word, sentence, or text. Reading between the lines.
What must you ALWAYS do when quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing?
CITE YOUR EVIDENCE!
What is something you CANNOT do during testing?
Talk, use your cell phone, cheat.
Correct this sentence.
I cant wait for Spring
DAILY DOUBLE
I can't wait for spring. or
I can't wait for spring!
Why is it important to elaborate on your evidence?
To connect your evidence to your claim.
An author uses the word “slithered” instead of “moved.”
How does this word choice affect the tone or imagery?
It resembles a snake, helping the reader understand the text better. For example, it could describe a shady character.
After reading multiple texts on a topic, you must evaluate their claims. What does it mean to evaluate your evidence?
To analyze the text for bias, credibility, and timeliness.
What is the "Golden Ticket" incentive?
One day of exemption from school for the 6-27 school year.
A student misspells several homophones in a paragraph. How could this affect the clarity or meaning of a sentence?
It could confuse the reader.
Example - Their is my house vs. There is my house.
TAP this prompt.
Write a blog for middle school band members about the pros and cons of wearing band uniforms to practice.
T - Blog Post
A - Middle School Band Members
P - Pros and Cons of wearing band uniforms during practice.
Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.
Answers may vary - up to Mrs. Chastain
Give 3 examples of how to cite your evidence in your writing.
Page #
According to the text,
(Author's name or title)
Why is it important to read the ENTIRE question before choosing an answer?
Prevents rushing and misreading