This tool can describe setting, and includes tools like metaphors and similes
descriptive lanugage
100
What is an open response?
One paragraph response that includes a claim, context, evidence, explanation and analysis.
100
5 Paragraph Essay
An essay where you have one paragraph for your claim, each piece of evidence has its own paragraph and you have a closing paragraph. Typically, there are three evidence paragraphs.
100
What is central idea?
the key point or argument the author is making in a non-fiction text
100
What is the definition of theme? Name both.
The universal message the author wants to send to the reader about life.
The author's commentary on society
200
A comparison of two different or opposite things using like or as
simile
200
Contextualization is (hint: you do this in your History writing too!)
providing a short summary of what you are reading or the scene in which you took your evidence from
200
Annotations
underlining and taking notes that are specific to a prompt question
200
When reading a fiction text, I should always annotate for
central idea
200
Name one pathway to theme:
1. Setting can create a commentary on society and reveal a theme
2. A character's traits or values can reveal a theme
3. A character can overcome a problem and learn a lesson that conveys a theme
300
When an author picks specific words to highlight their point/argument/theme/central idea
word choice or diction
300
When a question asks, "How does the author..." what should be in your claim?
an author's tool
300
Compare and Contrast
Discuss similarities and differences of something
300
What are key text features help us identify key points in a non-fiction article?
sub headings
300
When looking for theme, what character is most important to examine?
the main character
400
The opinions or feelings of a person in a situation
Point of view
400
How do you end a paragraph of writing appropriately?
With a closing sentence that restates the claim in a different way.
400
What is plot?
The structure of the story which includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and the resolution
400
How long is central idea?
1-2 sentences
400
The main character can convey theme in several ways, what is one?
Character changing throughout the story
Values or Traits become stronger
500
What is tone?
the attitude of the author toward the topic or audience
500
What is analysis?
Your own critical thinking about the text and the inferences you pull from the text.
500
What is a narrative?
a story
500
What is the best way to start annotating for central idea?
Annotate each paragraph for the main point and look for the subheadings
500
What was the theme of Fish Cheeks?
Do not be ashamed of your heritage. Be proud to be different.