Mo Mophemes
It's Lit
Whatcha' Say Essay
411 Vocab.
Test Taking Tips
100

Pre- means 

before

100

If hot is to cold, or slow to fast,

Seek out the word, in the contrast.

Antonym 

100

You will be instructed to write a "multi-paragraph response" meaning how many paragraphs 

5
100

Wondering the "why" behind something that was wrote, 

shows the reader this and can be supported by a quote(s)

Author's Purpose 

100

Some answers smell and that's no fun. 

Crossing out the "poo" helps you find the right one. 

Process of Elimination

200

Un- means 

not or opposite of 

200

Journey of characters, twists and turns,

Narrative arc, the story burns.

Beginning, middle, end it does entail,

Events unfold, without fail.

plot

200

Given 2 passages to use for the essay means 

two TAGs 

200

What's the big idea?

central idea

200

Use the paper to prep and prepare, 

creating this will help the essay not be a scare. 

Graphic Organizer 

300

-less means 

without

300

Viewpoint, angle, how we see,

Shaped by experience, it comes to be.

Different lenses, each unique,

Influencing how we critique.

Perspective

300
After you indent, you write this sentence 

topic sentence 

300

A brief account, of what's been said,

Capturing essence, leaving no thread.

Objective summary 

300

When in doubt, don't just guess,

Return to the text, no need to stress.

re-reading the passage / paragraph 

400

-ible / -able means 

Capable of being

400

Words that paint, with vivid hue,

Creating pictures, so clear and true.

Through descriptive language, scenes take flight, Engaging senses, in mind's delight.

Imagery

400

Claim + Reasons

thesis 

400

Captions, charts, photos and more! 

These are the things help you understand the text so that you don't snore. 

Text Features 

400

Part A's and Part B's can be tough, 

Be sure to find ____ pairs and it won't be so rough.

matching

500

Graph- means 

write or draw 

500

In every tale, a battle brews,

Between characters, they must choose.

Internal strife or external foe, 

This drives the story's flow.

conflict

500

Don't underestimate the heart and soul, 

Alot of _______ in your body paragraphs is your goal. 

Justification

500

In the text, where truth resides,

Facts and details, no place to hide.

Supporting points, they stand tall,

Backing up arguments, one and all.

Evidence

500

Make sure you eat breakfast and are awake, 

this is one of the last things you will do before...

Spring Break