Genres/Thinking Frames
What is the genre that focuses on real-world topics?
Non-Fiction
What is step 1 of the plan of attack?
What is the first thing I should do when investing in a question?
Ask myself what is this question asking me and develop a plan
What is the first thing you do while answering a short/extended response?
Invest in the question by asking what is this question asking and creating a plan
Who is the assistant principal of 3rd grade?
Ms. Cantor
What is the genre that focuses on characters and themes?
Fiction
Reading and annotating
Before a create a claim, what should I do?
Find evidence in the text
A Claim
Who is the assistant principal of 4th grade?
Ms. Sawicki
What are the thinking frames for a non-fiction text?
Topic, Teach, Point of View
What is step 3 of the plan of attack?
Write the main idea
How should I go through the answer choices?
With each answer choice covered. We slash the trash and mark magic maybes
How many pieces of evidence should you have to support your answer?
At least 2
Who is the principal?
Ms. Roach
What are the thinking frames for a fiction text?
Characters, problem, solution, lesson learned
What is step 4 of the plan of attack?
Read and invest in the question
What should I do when I have 2 answer choices marked as magic maybe?
Go back to the text to see which has more evidence to support the claim
What is the purpose of an analysis?
An analysis explains how your evidence supports your claim
What specials do you enjoy at BWLS?
PE, Music, Science, Dance, Art, Lab
As readers, what should we do if some of the thinking frames aren't answered within the text?
We think flexibly and write our main idea jot based on the big events/ideas presented in the text
What is step 5 of the plan of attack?
Answer the question by coming up with a claim after finding evidence in the text
How do I correctly bubble?
Shade in the full circle neatly making sure the answer on the bubble sheet matches the answer in your test booklet
What do I need to include in an extended response to make sure I answer ALL of the prompts?
Each bullet point should have a claim, 2 pieces of evidence, and an analysis.
What time do you have recess?
12:25 (4th grade)
1:00 (3rd grade)