Writing
SCR
Short Constructed Response
Message or Moral of the Story
Theme
Conversation between two or more characters
Dialogue
Comparing two things using "Like or As"
The main, cental, or key idea of the text
Controlling Idea
ECR
Extended Constructed Response (Essay)
Recalling an event that happened in the past
Flashback
A character's actions and the reason they commit those acts
Behavior and Motivation
The feeling of the reader by the poet's word choice
Your Opinion + 3 Reasons =
Claim
R. A. C. E.
Restate the Question as a Statement
Answer the Question
Cite Evidence
Explain the connection between answer and evidence
A hint or clue about an event that will happen in the future.
Foreshadowing
Conflict
The way the writer feels about the topic based on their word choice
Tone
Controlling Idea + Key Ideas of each section
Summary
Thesis Statement
Last Sentence of the Introduction Paragraph that Answers the question or Addresses the prompt
Turning Point in the Story
Climax
A problem that a character has within themself
Internal Conflict
Comparing two things without using "Like" or "As" throughout multiple lines or stanzas
Extended Metaphor
Additional Paragraph in an Argumentative ECR (2 points)
1. Acknowledge Counterclaim
2. Refute Counterclaim
ECR Structure
Body Paragraph: Topic Sentence, Evidence, Connection
Conclusion: Restate Thesis
Somebody Wanted But So Then
Summary
A problem occurring due to outside forces
External Conflict
S.I.I.F.T.T. Analysis
Symbolism
Imagery
Irony
Figurative Language
Tone
Theme
How to find the Main Idea? (at least 3)
1. Look for repeated words or phrases
2. Read the 1st and last sentences/paragraphs
3. Look at titles, subtitles, graphics, headings, etc.