Vocabulary
To tell the details about something
describe
Every time I want an ice cream cone Suzy already (had) (has) one.
has
In a narrative story you should include characters talking. When a character talks to another character in a narrative it is called ___________.
dialogue
When writing an essay, what is the MINIMUM number of paragraphs that you should submit?
4
If you are asked to list the most important events in a text, you are being asked to _________
summarize
to build over time
develop
You need to (go) (gone) to the store and buy some pickles tomorrow.
go
In a narrative, you should include figurative language. Which of the following are examples of types of figurative language?
a) metaphor
b) noun
c) onomatopoeia
d) hyperbole
e) adjective
a) metaphor
c) onomatopoeia
d) hyperbole
List the components of an introduction paragraph. (in order)
hook
background information (context)
claim statement
If something is repeated in a text over and over again it must be ___________
important
the person telling the story
narrator
Suzy (had gone) (went) (go) to the store yesterday.
went
In a narrative, you should include details to describe the time and place that the story takes place. What is the term for the time and place that a story takes place?
setting
List the components of a body paragraph. (I order)
Reason
Cited Evidence
Explanation
When reading a nonfiction text, I should first scan the text and look for things like subheadings, charts, photos and illustrations. These things are examples of ___________.
text features
the time and the place of a story
setting
Laura and Joe ate all of (there) (their) (they're) apples at lunch.
their
What do we call the action of a narrative story?
plot
List the components of a conclusion paragraph.
Restate Claim
Summarize Key Points
When reading a non fiction text, I should connect my reading to what I already know about the topic. What I already know about the topic is called my ________________
prior knowledge
to back up with details
support
Who said (they're) (there) (their) going to the skating rink?
they're
If a narrative is written in first person point of view, what are some examples of pronouns that we should expect to see?
I
me
my
If you do not include this in your ESSAY you will receive a 0.
Cited Evidence
When a character in a story does something unusual I should ask myself ___________.
Why?