Figure Writing, not Skating
"Nothing is impossible".
What is a metaphor?
This is also known as "clause"
What is a sentence?
the narrator’s position in relation to a story being told
What is point of view?
Annotate, question, highlight, monitor comprehension, to name a few
What are during reading strategies?
This can either be a character within the story, or an outside observer who does not interact with the other character, and navigates the reader through the story
What is the narrator?
"The chair stood alone in the corner".
What is personification?
This has both, a noun and a verb
What is a complete sentence?
The narrator includes themselves in the story by using, "I" or "we".
What is the first-person point of view?
"While I was emptying the catcher, a bee stung the bottom of my foot. I danced on one leg and was ready to cry when Mother showed her face at the window"
What is "The Drive in Movies" text?
The writer makes use of metaphors, similes, onomatopoeia, vivid verbs etc. in a prose.
What is figurative language?
This is the feeling that the reader gets as he or she is reading
What is the mood of a text?
this is a group of sentences that all relate to one idea; has a topic sentence and supporting details
What is a paragraph?
a narrative voice in which the narrator addresses the reader using the pronoun "you"
What is second-person point of view?
According to this text, these are the TWO types of lies that are not always negative.
What are white lies and protective lies?
This includes vivid detail and specific details that paint a picture in the reader's mind and appeals to the reader's senses
What is a descriptive essay or prose?
"But the obvious bland taste of her cooking made it easy for me to quickly grab the salt".
What is sensory language?
Lightening ________ throughout the_____, ______ night.
What is (a vivid verb) & )two precise adjectives)
Knowledge, comprehension & application
What are the three lower levels of thinking?
This text reminded us that both what are made up of men and women.
What are the houses of Congress?
Tells a personal story of real people, places, things, events & experiences (anecdotal)
What is a narrative essay?
"scampered, billowed, slithered, disembarked, scuttled..."
What are vivid verbs?
Select Topic/Purpose; Pre-writing stage; Draft stage; Revising stage; Edit/Proofread; then Publish/submit
What is the Writing Process?
These are the three higher levels of thinking
What is analyze, synthesize & evaluate?
What are before & after photos of previous patients?
Step 1: Conduct Initial Research; Step 2: List Out Similarities & Differences; Step 3: Develop a Thesis Statement
What is compare & contrasting?
"Writing is as free as driving"
What is a simile?
This sentence is a declarative statement that identifies what the writer intends to prove or discuss in their essay.
What is a thesis statement?
this is the process of breaking things into smaller parts to uncover meaning
What is analyze?
Daily Double
AUTOMATIC POINT VALUE
Begins with a hook to gain the reader's attention, provides background information, possibly including quotes, references and additional facts; and lastly must always have a thesis statement
What are elements of an introduction?
This is the author's attitude towards the topic.
What is tone?
a direct and clear map of your essay (intro, body paragraphs & conclusion)
What is an essay outline?
to uncover something that is not clearly stated or obvious
What is meaning? (or evaluation)
Who is the father?
the writer organizes ideas and elements in a logical sequence based on their location or relationship
What is spatial order?