Vocabulary
A brief description of what the text is mostly about (1-2 sentences long)
Gist statement
What does the term 'narrative' mean?
Story
What are the three main types of paragraphs in academic essay writing?
Introduction
Body paragraph (sometimes called proof paragraphs)
Conclusion
Who are the main characters of A Long Walk to Water?
Salva and Nya
What is the main topic of Patient Zero?
Epidemics
A life lesson that applies to the real world
Theme
What are some aspects of writing that indicate that a story is a story? In other words, how can you tell if what you are reading is a narrative? (name at least 3)
Characters
Setting
Plot
Conflict
Dialogue
When providing evidence to support your claims about a text, where does the evidence come from?
The text!!
Describe the central conflict for Salva
Salva was displaced from his village due to the civil war. Separated from his family, Salva had to find the will to live and the safety to do so.
Who are epidemiologists? In other words, what do epidemiologists do?
Epidemiologists study the causes and patterns of diseases in order to help provide information on how to reduce the spread of the disease
What is the definition of imagery?
Language that describes any of the 5 senses (sight, taste, touch, sound, smell)
True or false: The climax of a story usually happens about halfway through the narrative.
False
What goes in a solid introduction paragraph?
Hook
Context (the context introduces the texts being analyzed and the topics being discussed)
Thesis statement (the thesis states the main claim of the essay)
Describe the central conflict for Nya
Nya's family was having major difficulties finding clean water. Nya had to walk extremely long distances to simply get clean water for the family to drink. The journey was dangerous due to the heat and thorns.
What was John Graunt's theory and why was it important?
John Graunt's theory was that you can usually spot a spike in diseases like pneumonia and the flu before outbreaks of other diseases occur. Gruant's theory was important because it underscored the importance of having accurate data about diseases and because it helps communities prepare for outbreaks before they occur.
What is the definition of figurative language?
Language used in a non literal way in order to convey meaning (e.g. Shrek says that ogres are like onions.... they are not literally onions, but they have important similarities)
What does that line that looks like a roller coaster (or a hill) represent?
The line represents the emotional intensity of the story
What goes into a solid body paragraph?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
Evidence (2nd piece of evidence to support the same claim)
Reasoning (explains how the 2nd piece of evidence supports the claim)
Describe how the text A Long Walk to Water is structured (be more descriptive than just one word)
A Long Walk to Water is structured by having two narratives run alongside each other. Eventually, the two narratives intertwine in a dramatic way.
The text is structured as a narrative.
What did John Snow discover about the cure for cholera? What did he find before he fully asserted his claim (you have to answer both questions correctly to get the points)
John Snow discovered that the cure for cholera was good, clean water. Snow found evidence to support his claim before he fully made his assertion.
What is the definition of symbolism?
Using a physical object to represent an emotional idea (e.g. Zuko cutting his hair is symbolic of him cutting off his ties to the fire nation)
What are the 6 main components of the narrative arc? (you have to list them in order)
Exposition
Conflict
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
What goes in a solid conclusion paragraph?
Restate the thesis
Summarize your main points
State the purpose of the essay (explain why the essay matters)
What is one theme of A Long Walk to Water?
Leaning on family for support helps you persevere through challenging times.
Over a long enough time span, bravery and courage lead to good things.
Cooperation and generosity help peoples' lives improve
What is one theme of Patient Zero?
One theme of Patient Zero is that having a scientific mindset (a mindset that requires you to find evidence to support your claims) helps people live better lives.