Parts of Speech
What is the name for a person, place, or thing?
Noun
Theme
The universal message that an author is exploring through the plot and characters.
Where is Addison from?
Iowa
Find your seat
What pronoun should you never use in a formal writing piece?
"I"
What do you call a describing word?
Adjective
Metaphor
Comparing two things without using "like" or "as" to make a point or convey a thought. Ex. "Kids are sponges."
How long has Joe been teaching?
5 years
What do you do if you need to use the restroom?
What type of noun should always be capitalized?
Proper Nouns (specific people, places or things)
ex. Names, cities, parks, street names, restaurant names, etc.
What do you call a word that describes a verb?
Adverb
Conflict
The problem or issue in a story. Ex. Person vs. person, person vs. nature, person vs. self
What kind of pet do both Addison have?
Cat
What is the first step in returning a Chromebook to the Chromebook cart?
Make sure the number on the slot matches the number on your Chromebook, if not numbered, then plug it in.
When citing a quote from a novel, what should you always include in your citations?
The page number where you found the quote
What parts of speech do ALL sentences need?
A subject and a verb
Characterization
The creation or construction of a fictional character.
What Pet Peeve does Addison have in common?
Being talked over
What is the first class novel we will be reading?
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
What is a thesis statement?
A claim that you make about your topic that is to be supported with evidence and analysis in the body paragraphs of your essay
What is the order of a basic sentence structure?
Subject, verb, object
Point of View
The perspective from which the story is told. Ex. first person, third person, etc.
What part of NY did both Joe teach in before Renaissance?
Brooklyn
How much is each category of grade worth in ELA?
30% Projects/Essays/Larger Assignments
30% Classwork and participation
20% Homework
20% Quizzes and ELA journal
What should you ALWAYS put in front of your paragraphs on a formal essay?
An indentation (using tab)