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Literary
Writing
Informational reading
Morphology
100

what should you do when you finish writing an essay

reread and CUPS
100

this is the author's message about life they are trying to convey through a story

theme

100

every body paragraph should begin with one of these

topic sentence

100

give an example of two types of text features you can use to help you understand a non-fiction text.

chart, picture/caption, diagram, heading/subheading, glossary, footnote, etc. 

100

word that means to look at before or earlier

preview

200

what does the S stand for in CUPS

spelling

200

this is the problem or problems faced by the characters in the story

conflict

200

give an example of a type of hook 

set the scene

anecdote or story

ask a question

200

the big ideas that an author is trying to convey in an informational piece. 

Example: Volcanoes are extremely destructive natural disasters. 

Main idea

200
word that means one who breaks into a conversation between others

interrupter

300
When you are asked to "analyze" something--what is it they want you to do. 

Explain

300

this is the main character or hero of the story

protagonist

300

final paragraph that restates the writer's main ideas

conclusion

300

In this text structure tells how 2 things are similar and different

compare and contrast

300

word that means able to be carried

portable

400
How can you use your blank paper to help you on the test? 

outline, take notes

400

this character works against the main character--usually the villain. 

antagonist

400

This sentence is found at the end of your introduction. It states the main idea or ideas of your essay. 

Thesis Statement

400

in this type of writing the author tells about an event, what led up to the event and some results of the event

cause and effect

400

word that means to pull away from

detract

500

What does it mean to elaborate?

explain more

500
there are many examples of this including: the quest, voyage and return, tragedy, and rags to riches. 

(plot) archetype

500

What are the main parts to a multi-paragraph essay? 

Intro, BP1, BP2, BP3, Conclusion

500

This is the author's stated opinion about a certain topic. 

Example: Cell phones should be limited for kids because they impact them negatively. 

Claim

500

word that means the study of life

biology