Testing Words
What does it mean to infer?
To use the text to come up with an answer. When we infer the answer will not be directly stated in the text.
What type of writing should you make?
After reading both sources, you need to convince your family to get a cat or dog. Pick one pet from the source and use the passages to support your essay.
Persuasive
What are the three types of author's purposes?
Persuade, Inform, entertain
Author's purpose is as easy as PIE
What tool can I use to mark important information in the text?
Highlight
What is a dialouge?
People talking in a story
What is a presentation?
The audio that you listen to in the listening portion.
What type of writing should you make?
Have you ever set a goal? Describe a goal you set for yourself and the steps it took to accomplish the goal.
Narrative
When I make a persuasive writing, I should use this to help me plan my writing.
OREO
You should always try to double stuff that oreo :)
What can I do if the text on the page is too small and difficult to read?
Zoom in
What is a phrase?
A part of a sentence
What does the word conclusion mean in a READING question?
One sentence that sums up what the whole passage was discussing (similar to main idea)
What type of writing should you make?
Your teacher is creating a bulletin board display in the school library to show what your class has learned about astronauts. You decide to write an article to astronauts to share what you have learned.
Informational
When I create an informative writing, I should include this in my writing.
Facts! True facts from the passage.
Where can I take notes during the test about the passages I read?
What is a statement?
A sentence
What does explains mean?
Gives a reason
What type of writing should you make?
Your class is creating a book of stories about space. For this project, you will create an adventure story about an astronaut. Your story will be read by students, parents, and teachers.
Narrative
When I create a narrative writing, what are some things I need to include?
Beginning, middle, end
Details
Transitions
Dialogue
Senses
Adjectives
What tool can I use to remind myself to go back and check a question at the end?
Flag/ Mark for review
What does it mean to sequence something?
Put the events in order
What is theme/ central message?
The lesson you learn from a story.
What type of writing should you make?
Your class is creating a book about different places to visit. You will need to create an opinion essay to contribute to the book. Your assignment is to use information from the sources to to write an opinion essay on which type of island would be best to visit- a hot island or cold island.
Persuasive
How long is a multi-paragraph response?
3-5 paragraphs
Introduction
Body (1-3 paragraphs)
Conclusion
What tool can I use to eliminate answer choices?
Strike-through
What is a legend?
A story that is passed down but cannot be proven to be true.