ELA Vocab
The feelings or ideas associated with words.
What is connotation?
True/False: I should use all 120 minutes for my essay.
True.
How many paragraphs should you have in your essay?
5
What is a thesis statement?
1-2 sentence statement that tells the reader what to expect in your paper. "The roadmap to your paper."
Write an essay in which you support or oppose students having the freedom to use cell phones.
What is argumentative?
An author's feelings/ideas/beliefs about a topic.
What is tone/pov?
What is the highest score you can receive on your FSA and what is each category worth?
10
4/4/2
What is the correct sentence order in an introduction paragraph?
Hook, Background, and Thesis Statement.
How many sentences should your EVIDENCE be?
1 sentence. (Quote, paraphrase, etc.)
Write an essay in which you support or oppose state testing in K-12 students.
Argumentative.
Explain the difference between informational and literary texts.
*Ms.Peters' discretion*
Expanding upon evidence to make sure the reader understands my topic completely and it is tied back to the thesis.
What is elaboration/explanation?
A T-Chart can be beneficial in which essay and WHY?
Argumentative because you can have for/against along the top, and then supporting evidence under each side as you read it in the sources. This can also help a writer decide which side to take.
What is required in an argumentative essay that is not in an informative essay? MUST SAY ALL COMPONENTS TO BE AWARDED POINTS.
Counterclaim/Rebuttal
Write an essay in which you explain what it means to be courageous based on the passage set provided.
Informative.
The underlying meaning or take-away in a story.
What is theme?
What is ONE way you know what type of prompt you have for your essay?
*Ms.Peters decides*
IT CANNOT BE SAID ALREADY.
How many pieces of evidence do you need in each body paragraph?
2.
What is ONE way you know what type of prompt you have for your essay?
*Ms.Peters decides*
IT CANNOT BE SAID ALREADY.
Write an essay in which you outline the benefits of exercising.
What is informative?
An exaggeration statement that is not meant to be taken literally. **PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE**
What is hyperbole?
What do you need to do to manage your time carefully on the FSA? 5 things.
Read the prompt.
Read the sources.
Plan your response.
Write your response.
Revise/Edit your response.
Write out the 5 paragraph essay structure including all components talked about in class.
Intro - hook, background, thesis
Body 1,2,3 - Transition, topic sentence, evidence x2 elaboration x2
Conclusion - Transition, restate thesis, sum up key points, and concluding statement.
What do you need in a thesis statement?
Response to the prompt and three reasons or subtopics for body paragraphs as it relates to the prompt.
Write an essay in which you distinguish the differences between panda bears and grizzly bears.
What is informative?