Argumentative
What does "paraphrase" mean?
To put into your own words
What does "summarize" mean?
Retell the main points
What is another name for the problem in a story?
Conflict
What is a fragment?
An incomplete sentence
What does "relevant" mean?
Closely related; appropriate to what is being done or considered; on topic
What is a synonym for credible?
Reliable
What does "refer" mean?
To go back to a source
The logical ending of a story
Resolution
Is the following sentence a fragment, run-on, or complete sentence:
She smiled
Complete sentence
What does "logical" mean?
Valid; it makes sense
What does "plagiarism" mean?
To take credit for or steal someone else's work
What does "sequential" mean?
To put in order one after the other
The turning point of the story; usually the character will change as they face their problem
Climax
What is the correct homophone for the following sentence?
Finally! ______ nice outside.
It's
What's the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile compares two things using "like" or "as". A metaphor compares two things using "is".
What are 2 things that you need to remember about credible/reliable sources?
It was updated in the past year, there is an author or organization, there is contact information, there is an "about me section", links take you to where it says it will, it ends in .org, .gov, or .edu
What does "infer" mean?
To conclude; gather information
The series of events that make up a short story
Plot
Correct all the punctuation and capitalization in the following sentence with dialogue.
I'm so ready for the MAP Test announced the students
"I'm so ready for the MAP Test!" announced the students.
or
"I'm so ready for the MAP Test," announced the students.
What are two strategies that Miss Wineberg talked about while taking the MAP test?
Use the tools to help you, process of elimination, read the questions first so that you know what to look or listen for, listen to each audio recording more than once, look at the bold words in the question (Ex: "best", "most likely", "choose 2 or 3") and don't let it fool you, read through your answers to make sure it's logical, look for transition words and other keywords, and don't assume!
Students are conducting research on how reading to younger children can help 6th graders improve their test scores in English class. Which research question BEST guides the students' research?
A: Why do children enjoy reading picture books?
B: When is the best time to read to small children?
C: What is the most popular book to read to a large group of children?
D: How does reading to others help a person become a better reader?
D
What does "distinguish" mean?
To tell the differences
What is introduced in the Exposition?
The characters, settings, point of view, and conflict
Correct the capitalization and punctuation in the following sentence with dialogue:
miss wineberg repeated I want you all to be prepared for class
Miss Wineberg repeated, "I want you all to be prepared for class!"
or
Miss Wineberg repeated, "I want you all to be prepared for class."
What is a teacher able to do during the MAP test to help?
The teacher is allowed to ONLY pronounce one word per sentence.