Vocabulary
What are the three different making connections?
Text to text
Text to self
Text to world
What is the first/ last 15 minute rule?
The first and last 15 minutes of class there is NO MOVEMENT. You cannot leave the class.
If I have somewhere I want to be in the classroom what is the first thing I have to do before I do it?
RAISE YOUR HAND TO GIVE MS. WILLIAMS A HEADS UP
Fiction is..
MADE UP-- NOT TRUE
What is mood in English class?
How the reader feels while reading.
Their MOOD/VIBE...
What is a memoir, and are memoirs a fiction or non fiction text?
A memoir is a type of NON FICTION text, based on a specific memory in the writers life.
What is a dead period? And which class periods are dead period?
A dead period is...
The first and last class of the day are dead periods.
Will the word wall truly help me?
YES.. DUHH.. OF COURSE.. Please just try reading the term and definition
What are context clues?
Context clues are the hints in a sentence or paragraph that help you figure out the meaning of a word you don’t know.
The attitude the authors feels about the subject they're writing about.
Every story has a ______, and every ____ will have a different point of view.
Every story has a NARRATOR, and every NARRATOR have a different point of view.
What are you expected to have in each class?
Writing utensil, and an a positive attitude
What is the main rule Ms. Williams cares about?
ALL OF THEM :) but really make sure you raise your hand before standing up or speaking to remain order and safety in the classroom.
:)
How does the author way of telling the story from their own point of view and the words they choose help show their special writing style and personality?
When an author tells a story from her own point of view, it’s like she’s letting you step into their shoes and see the world through their eyes. You get to hear their personal thoughts, feelings, and opinions, which makes the story feel more real and honest.
What does it mean to analyze?
To analyze means to look closely at something to understand it better.
Is analyze a verb or noun????
Can you explain all three making connections?
T2T is...
T2S is...
T2W is...
Who is your Principal and Assistant Principal?
Dr. Barrett and Dr. Hill
When a text is written in first person point of view, what will readers learn about the narrator or the story?
"Readers will learn..."
Conflict is...
Conflict is the character or stories problem.
What is the difference between internal characteristics vs external characteristics?
Internal characteristics is the characters traits, personality, thoughts and feelings.
External characteristics is the characters actions, and dialouge.
Non fiction is
TRUE -- REAL LIFE
What is the difference between 3rd person LIMITED & Omniscient?
Third person limited is when the narrator knows SOME characters thoughts and feelings, and third person omniscient is when the narrator knows EACH character thoughts and feelings.
(TRUE/ FALSE) A memoir is a type of fiction.
FALSE.. a memoir is a non fiction true story about a certain time in someones life