General Review
What is a noun?
A person, place, object, or idea
Mateo was perplexed by the difficult math problem. =
Verb; to be confused by something
A text structure where similarities and differences of two or more things are described.
Compare and Contrast
What type of essay tells a story?
Narrative
What is something you can do the night before to ensure that you're ready for a test?
Get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, practice/study for the test
What two things must be included with evidence?
Quotation marks and page number
Ximena used the flimsy book to read pages 120-125.
Adjective; something that is weak or unsturdy
The text structure in which a topic is described with key details
Description
Where does a "thesis" go in an essay?
What can you do to narrow down to the correct multiple choice answer?
Cross out answers that are clearly wrong!
What is an inference?
An educated guess or assumption based on information
Edgar was able to excel in ELA because he read for 30 minutes every day.
Verb; to do really well at something
A text structure where steps of phases of a process are explained.
Sequence
What is the "Rising Action"?
When the conflict of a story increases.
How do you analyze a prompt?
Use RAFT
What is the Resolution?
The ending of a story where the conflict is sorted.
Emma gave adequate effort in math class and was able to answer the first question.
Adjective; enough, or a satisfactory amount, but not above and beyond.
A text structure where a problem is identified and answers to the problem are given.
Problem and Solution
What are the four parts of a TEEE paragraph?
Topic, Evidence, Elaboration, Ending
What is scratch paper for?
To outline your essay
What does RACS stand for?
Relevant, Accurate, Clear, Specific
Anthony gave a sympathetic smile to his friend when they broke their pencil.
Adjective; a kind or caring feeling towards another person
An event or cause is given, then the effect or outcome is described.
Cause and Effect
What are the five parts of a narrative essay?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What does RAFT stand for?
Role of the Writer, Audience, Format, Topic