Vocab
What is the author's life lesson or message of a story called?
Theme
Which text structure is missing from this list?
compare/contrast
details
sequence
problem/solution
cause and effect
How many sentence do you need for a paragraph in an essay?
4-5
The author’s most important point in the writing
main idea
ALWAYS do this before you submit your state test.
Check over your work/answers.
point of view
What does it mean to "paraphrase" your answer?
To put it into your own words
How many paragraph do you need in an essay?
3-4
To tell or show with written or spoken words; point out facts or details
describe
What is a good way to arrive at your answer if you are unsure?
Eliminate the wrong choices and make your best guess.
A comparison without using like or as is an example of...
metaphor
Using the words around a vocabulary word to figure out the word's meaning is using __________ ____________
context clues
What is the name for the first sentence of your paragraph?
introductory sentence
To examine in order to point out differences
contrast
What is the best thing to do before answering when the question gives an example from the text?
Go back and find that example in your text.
to examine to find similiarities
compare
Name 3 literary genres.
realistic fiction, mystery, historical fiction, science fiction, biography, fantasy, etc.
What type of writing gives your thoughts on a particular subject?
opinion writing
To state or express in concise form the most important components of something, usually chronologically.
summarize
The feeling the reader gets from a story.
Mood
Extreme exaggeration
hyperbole
What does "give text evidence" mean you should do?
Go back in the passage and cite where you found the answer or back up your response.
Read this sample writing prompt:
Based on the passage, explain how the author shows that Tony was a clever person. Support your answer with important information from the passage.
Give an example of a good sentence to begin your paragraph.
Example: The author shows many ways that Tony was a clever person.
Here are some ways that the author shows that Tony was a clever person.
key details or supporting details
a short fictitious story, especially intended to teach a lesson and in which animals speak and act like human beings
fable