Literary Elements
This literary element is where and when a story takes place.
Setting
Along with supporting details, SD questions usually include a ___________________, which helps identify where to find the answer.
Location
Which core classes do we use this system for and what do the letters stand for?
B - background
R - restate
A - answer
C - cite evidence
E - explain
C - cite evidence
E - explain
How many pieces of evidence should be included in ITS A TEAL SKY?
3
This literary element uses the words 'like' or 'as'.
Simile
This type of text informs readers on factual information.
Non Fiction
Which ELA Atmosphere system do we use in labeling a question 'SD'? Identify what each letter of this system stands for.
RAIN
Which 3 words should we NEVER include in a BRACECES response? Why?
I, MY, ME
A BRACECES response is to inform a reader by stating facts and making factual inferences.
How many paragraphs is an ITS A TEAL SKY extended response?
5 paragraphs
This literary element describes an object in a way that's not literally true. "Life is a highway"
Metaphor
This type of essay is used to change a reader's opinion.
Persuassive
Which annotation method should be used prior to reading a text in order to get rid of answer choices?
Slash and Trash
-Title
-Author
List 5 transition words that can be used in moving from giving evidence to an explanation in an extended response.
This...
highlights
emphasizes
proves
reiterates
communicates
This literary element can be described as the roller coaster of a story - it has twists and turns the reader must be aware of.
Plot
This type of essay is used to highlight facts on a given topic.
Informative
When properly completing Atmosphere ELA systems, which comes first? Reading the passage or annotating the questions/answer choices?
1. Annotate questions & answer choices, mark answer locations in the passage
2. Read the passage
Which questions should be answered in the 'Background' section of a BRACECES response?
Who
What
When
Where
Why
List 3 introductions to the SKY section in an extended response.
All in all
Consequently
In summary
Therefore
A character's perspective changing from the beginning of a text to the end can also be described as what? (Author's Purpose, Plot, Cause & Effect, Hero's Journey)
Cause & Effect
If the directions read: In this passage - which text genre should be annotated? Fiction or nonfiction? Why?
Fiction
A passage is generally from a story, poem, pros and or other fiction/realistic fiction text.
When properly completing Atmosphere ELA systems, what pieces of information should be annotated prior to reading a text? Hint: this information is usually found at the top of the page (4 items)
1. Text Genre
2. Title
3. Author
4. Background Information
What key information should be highlighted in the 'Explain' section of a BRACECES response?
-Meaning of the cited information
-Key words from the cited information
-How this information proves the claim/answer
What do each of the letters in this system stand for? How sections of each letter grouping are there?
I - introduction
T - thesis
S - support
T - topic sentence
E - evidence
A - analysis
L - link back to thesis
S - state thesis again
K - keep support in mind
Y - your final thought