Ideas
Topic is...
One word or a short phrase that tells the subject of the text. (Ex. Bees, The Boston Tea Party, America in the 1920s, Pollution, Fairies)
ELA stands for...
English Language Arts
Jason slammed his backpack onto the kitchen floor and stared out the window. His baseball glove dangled from his hand. Across the street, he could see his teammates practicing without him. He sighed, then slowly made his way to his room, leaving his glove behind.
Explicit Detail (directly stated): Jason watched his teammates practicing across the street.
Implicit Detail (inferred): Jason feels upset or left out because he isn't practicing with his team.
Define: Infer/inference
to draw a conclusion or make a guess based on evidence or reasoning
Define: Compare
to examine two or more things to identify their similarities and differences
Theme is...
The message/moral of the story. (Ex. Don't judge a book by its cover, Hard work and patience pay off, etc.)
The strategy used to remove multiple-choice options to single out the "better answers"
What is process of elimination?
Which is better: Ice Cream or Cake? State your claim and provide two reasons to support your answer
Define: Emphasize
Then, use it in a sentence.
To highlight or give special attention to something, making it stand out or more apparent.
Sentence is judged by teachers
Define: Contrast
a noticeable difference or dissimilarity between two or more things
Main/Central Idea is...
What the text is mostly about. (Amanda always wanted the same things Jay had, Even though Tim was afraid of heights he still climbed to the top of the mountain)
The writing strategy used for short answer response questions (SAR) to ensure full credit is achieved.
R.A.D.E.D.E.
Which is better: Tacos or Pizza? State your claim and provide two reasons to support your answer.
Class judges. Did the respondent restate the question, make a claim, and provide two pieces of reasoning to support their answer?
Define: Develop
Grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
Define: Context
Then, describe when it is mostly used.
the surrounding circumstances or information that helps clarify or explain something
Point of View is...
Who is telling the story?
Explicit and Implicit are antonyms. Define the three bolded terms.
Explicit - something that is direct, clear, or obvious
Implicit - something that is implied, suggested, or understood but not directly stated
Antonym - words that have opposite definitions
Read to determine the main/central idea:
Many cities are finding new ways to make public spaces greener. Parks are being built on rooftops, old train tracks are being transformed into walking trails, and walls are covered with vertical gardens. These green spaces not only make cities more beautiful, but they also help clean the air, reduce noise, and provide places for people to relax. As urban areas continue to grow, adding greenery has become an important part of city planning.
Cities are adding green spaces to improve the environment and quality of life.
Define: Convey
Then, use it in a sentence
to communicate or make something known, or to transport something from one place to another; to show
Define: Perspective
your viewpoint or how you see something
What are the different types of POV?
1st person - "I, my, me, we, us"
2nd person - "you, your, yours"
3rd person - "he/she, they/their, proper names"
Infer and speculate are synonyms. Define the three bolded terms.
Infer: to draw a conclusion or reach a decision based on evidence, reasoning, or observation.
Speculate: to form a theory or opinion about something without firm evidence, essentially to make educated guesses or ponder on possibilities
Synonym: a word that has the same or a very similar meaning as another word
Read to determine the theme:
Olivia stood at the edge of the stage, her hands trembling. All week, she had doubted whether she was good enough to audition for the school play. But deep down, she knew she would regret it if she never tried. Taking a deep breath, she stepped into the spotlight. Even though her voice shook at first, she kept going, remembering why she loved acting in the first place. When she finished, the room was silent for a moment—then erupted into applause. No matter what happened next, Olivia was proud that she had faced her fear.
Facing your fears can lead to personal growth.
Define: Formulate
to create something, especially by putting together different parts
Define: Distinguish
Then, use it in a sentence.
to recognize or identify it as different from others, often by noticing specific features or characteristics