Literary Terms
the person, animal, or creature that is in a story, poem, or play
What is character?
Can I use my writing notebook, a textbook, or posters to help me on SBAC?
Nope !
"quiet as a mouse"
simile
How can I use my scratch paper?
Take notes, solve problems, brain storming... write positive notes to yourself
What is it called when you have to write 5 paragraphs on SBAC?
An Essay
the when and where of the story
What is setting?
Do I need to write an introductory paragraph and a concluding paragraph to get full points?
Yes, always write both of those
"squawking seagulls swoop on sunbathers"
alliteration
Am I allowed to talk to anyone?
No !! only your teacher, quietly.
How many essays will you need to write on SBAC?
TWO!!
the problem or issue in the story
What is conflict?
In opinion writing, what must you do in the introductory paragraph?
Make a claim! Say your opinion.
The boom of the fireworks scared the dog.
onomatopeia
How many days are the SBAC tests?
A LOT!
(ELA CAT, ELA P/T, MATH CAT, MATH P/T)
How many sentences for a good constructed response answer?
Five or more
the lesson or moral of the story
What is theme?
What are the easiest 2 points I can get on my essay?
Conventions: punctuation, spelling, periods, commas, grammar, and language usage
I was dying of laughter.
hyperbole
What do I do if my computer dies?
Raise your hand and let your teacher know when you have 10% left so it doesn't die!!!
The SBAC is boring, should I rush through it?
No! Nope! Never, ever, ever!!! Don't even think about it !!
when the author gives a hint about what is to come later in the story
What is foreshadowing?
What are the three writing styles that may be used in SBAC?
Informative, Opinion/Argumentative, and Narrative
In the jungle, the lion sings tonight.
personification
Will all the questions be easy?
No, some of them will be easy and some will be hard.
Will Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Diaz be proud of you no matter what your score is? (if you take your time)
OF COURSE !!! YES!!!