Grammar
Correct this sentence for subject-verb agreement:
I was going to the store but she takes too long.
WHAT IS... I WAS going to the store but she TOOK too long.
Thinking back to the IDEAS strategy to determine unknown meanings of words, which acronym reveals you've used your BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE + CLUES FROM THE TEXT to figure out the meaning?
WHAT IS... Inference
What comes BEFORE the ROOT of the word?
WHAT IS... a Prefix
What is this an example of... 'Ms. Branch's students can do anything they set their mind to'?
WHAT IS... direct address
NOTE: Direct address occurs when you address a person or group of people directly (i.e., teachers, Ms. Branch's students, moms, dads, Axel, or Cartier)
What does the ECR acronym stand for?
WHAT IS...Extended Constructed Response
What does the acronym SCR represents?
WHAT IS...Short Constructed Response
Correct this sentence for subject-verb agreement:
I went to the park yesterday and am very excited to hang out with my friends.
WHAT IS... I went to the park yesterday and WAS very excited to hang out with my friends.
Thinking back to the IDEAS strategy to determine unknown meanings of words, which acronym reveals the text has provided the meaning of the word within the selection?
WHAT IS... Definition
What comes AFTER the ROOT of the word?
WHAT IS... a Suffix
What is this an example of... Mom yells at her son for getting in trouble at school...
"What were you thinking?!"
WHAT IS... Rhetorical Question
What is another word for ECR?
WHAT IS... Essay
What strategy should I use to help me successfully answer the SCR prompt?
WHAT IS... R.A.C.E.
Which part of this sentence is the prepositional PHRASE?
She sat in the chair.
WHAT IS... in the chair
Thinking back to the IDEAS strategy to determine unknown meanings of words, which acronym reveals the text has provided a model representing the meaning of the word within the selection?
WHAT IS... Example
What does the root word 'bi' mean, as in bicycle?
WHAT IS... two or twice.
What is this an example of... "She extremely messy, so I avoid her like the plague."
WHAT IS... Loaded Language
NOTE: Loaded (or, strong) words elicits an emotional response—positive or negative and can significantly contribute to persuading others to adopt one's point of view.
How many paragraphs are required for an INFORMATIONAL ECR? What are the names of these paragraphs?
WHAT IS... 3 and Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
When responding to the SCR prompt, should I respond in paragraph format or list format?
WHAT IS...paragraph format.
NOTE: The acronym R.A.C.E. should NOT be written out or place into list format, this only serves as a reminder of what your must include to successfully answer the prompt.
Which part of this sentence is the prepositional PHRASE?
He flew on the plane to Dallas.
WHAT IS... He flew ON THE PLANE... TO DALLAS.
Thinking back to the IDEAS strategy to determine unknown meanings of words, which acronym reveals the text has provided the opposite meaning of the word within the selection?
WHAT IS... an Antonym
What does the root word 'AQUA' mean, as is aquarium?
WHAT IS... Water.
What is this an example of... "All birds can fly."
WHAT IS... Sweeping Generalization.
NOTE: Sweeping generalization occurs when the author takes a general rule (mostly true) and apply it too broadly, even if it is inapplicable to specific situations (i.e., chicken and penguins are categorized as birds, but cannot fly).
What is the ONLY difference between an INFORMATIONAL ECR and an ARGUMENTATIVE ECR?
WHAT IS... the alternative argument paragraph, stating the opposition's opposing view point.
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
WHAT IS... RESTATE the question as the sentence stem, ANSWER the question, CITE your text evidence in "quotes," and EXPLAIN how your evidence relates to your answer.
How many prepositional phrases can you find in this sentence AND what are they?
She mentioned her dance team was going to Florida to perform at the dance competition next year.
WHAT IS... She mentioned her dance team was going TO FLORIDA... TO PERFORM...AT THE DANCE COMPETITION...NEXT YEAR.
Thinking back to the IDEAS strategy to determine unknown meanings of words, which acronym reveals the text has provided a similar meaning of the word within the selection?
WHAT IS... a Synonym
What does the root word 'AUD' mean, as in audio?
WHAT IS... to hear
Which of the following strengthen an argument, Rhetorical Devices or Logical Fallacies?
WHAT IS... rhetorical devices.
What must we include in our writing to support our thinking?
WHAT IS... evidence.
How many sentences should I expect write to properly answer my SCR prompt?
WHAT IS... 2-5 sentences