VOCABULARY
Give the definition of Denounce
publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
In writing a paragraph, what is the first sentence called. (Green)
Topic Sentence
What is the difference between main idea and theme
Main idea is the focus of the article and the theme is the moral of the story, or the message the author wants to get across and leave readers.
The way the author organizes information in a test.
Organizational structure or framework the text is built on.
How the writer presents ideas and shows the connections between ideas in a text.
Name three authors P.O.V
1st, 2nd, 3rd
True or False: Affable means evil and hard to talk to.
False.
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
What are supporting sentences in a paragraph? (Yellow)
details about the topic sentences
True or False: Theme can be directly stated in a literary work such as novels, stories, poems ect.
False. Theme is NEVER directly stated
Name the text structure:
The writer focuses on something that has happened and tells why it happened
Cause & Effect
3rd Person Limited & 3rd Person Omniscient
What does the word predecessor mean in the sentence?
Madeline's predecessor was an evil tyrant.
A person who held a job or office before the current holder.
Which is the topic sentence?
I hate cleaning! I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.
I hate cleaning!
Main Idea OR Theme: "Big Mike" was a homeless orphan who was taken in by a wonderful family. Their love and support helped him turn his life around and he become an NFL football player.
Main Idea
How does text structure help us as readers?
Understand Information
Remember what we read
Read strategically
Recall information better
How can you find author's perspective?
Look for the authors tone
What does the word prejudice mean?
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
What is the main point of this paragraph?
I will be looking after my neighbors' dog this week. They have gone abroad on holiday and cannot take it with them. I will feed him and take him for walks every day. I'm really looking forward to it.
Looking after a neighbor's dog.
How can you find theme in a story?
To identify the theme, you need to first identify the story's plot, the way the story uses characterization, and the primary conflict in the story.
How does text structure help us as writers?
Organize information and ideas
Allows for others to easily understand.
Write clearly & effectively
How can you find authors P.O.V?
Determine P.I.E
Use the word Bureau and Prejudice in one sentence together.
Answers will vary.
What should ALL detail sentences start with?
Transitions
What is the theme of the novel you are reading in class?
Answers will vary
Name the six structure types and give the definition of three of them
Cause & Effect
Chronological Order
Problem & Solution
Argument & Support
Description
Compare & Contrast
What was the POV in The Monkey's Paw?
Third Omniscient