Short Response & Multiple-Choice
True or False: Your evidence doesn't always have to tie back to your claim.
False
Another word for Central Idea is..
Main Idea
Author's purpose is defined as...
Author's purpose is WHY/the reason they wrote the text.
When analyzing characters, we can use the acronym STEAL to look for traits and characteristics. What does STEAL stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks
Mr. Soto was in which branch of the military?
Marines
How many pieces of evidence are required in your short responses?
Two (No more. No less)
A central idea for a fiction text includes ______ + _____?
Summary + Lesson Learned/Deeper Meaning/Theme
Define author's point of view.
Author's POV is their perspective/opinion/attitude on the big topic. It is what they believe or think about the topic.
The following questions are used when analyzing a character's ___________.
-What do other characters think about this character?
-What effect does the character have on others?
-How does the character treat or interact with others?
Relationships
What is Ms. Rodriguez's go-to saying? What is Ms. Bradley's?
A. "Umm. I'll wait."
B. "Oh my lanta."
C. "Yeahh." *claps*
Ms. Rodriguez- B. "Oh my lanta."
Ms. Bradley- A. "Umm. I'll wait."
What is the point of explaining our evidence?
Explaining your evidence allows you to back up the evidence you chose and relate it back to the claim, further proving your argument.
A central idea for an informational text includes _______ + _______.
Summary + Author's Purpose or POV
"Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!"
The author's point of view in this passage is ..
The author enjoys Spring Break.
If a text is explaining the differences between two or more things, the text structure could possibly be defined as...
Compare and Contrast
Which author does Mr. Parker have the most books by on his bookshelf?
If Ms. A-Rod could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would she choose?
Mr. Parker- Leo Tolstoy (7 books)
Ms. A-Rod- Chipotle
Why do we include a claim in our short response? (What is the claim's purpose?)
The claim states your argument in response to the question/prompt.
What is the purpose of writing a central idea after each text?
It helps us to interpret the text in our own words and understand the gist. It helps us answer our questions.
How does a text written in 1st person POV (I me, us, we, my) benefit the reader?
it gives the reader insight into the narrator's internal thoughts, conflicts, etc.
If a text is describing an event and the impacts that followed, the text structure could be defined as...
Cause & Effect or Problem & Solution
How many times has Ms. A seen Harry Styles in concert? 26, 36, 46 or 56
36
What are the four steps (in order) of Multiple-Choice Plan of Attack?
1. Interpret the question.
2. Refer back to the text.
3. Jot your own answer.
4. Star and slash.
When we preview a text, what are at least two things we should do?
1. Analyze the title.
2. Analyze the text features (if any).
3. Jot down our genre frame checklist.
What are at least three reasons WHY author's write texts? (Their purpose)
Persuade, Inform, Explain, Entertain, Describe
If a text is describing an event or topic in order of how it happened, using dates or sequencing, the text structure could be defined as...
Chronological/Sequential Order
What state is Ms. Aguilar from?
What state is Ms. Henry from?
(Must answer both)
Ms. Aguilar- California
Ms. Henry- Pennsylvania