PSSA Review

Literary Terms 1

100

The primary, overarching message or most important thought that an author wants to convey about a topic in a text

Central Idea

200

An underlying message or lesson of a story.

Theme

300

Feelings or ideas associated with a word. 

Connotations

400

This type of summary does not include your opinion. 

Objective Summary

500

Evidence, examples, reasons, or descriptions that prove, explain, and expand upon a paragraph's main idea or topic sentence

Generalizations

Literary Terms 2

100

Evidence, examples, reasons, or descriptions that prove, explain, and expand upon a paragraph's main idea or topic sentence.

Supporting Details

200

The reason why an authors creates a piece of writing. 

Author's Purpose

300

Conversation between characters. 

Dialogue

400

These words are specific to a certain subject area.

Technical Meanings

500

A reference to an event or character in a literary work. 

Allusion

Figurative Language

100

A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."

Metaphor

200

A comparison using "like" or "as."

Similie

300

Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis.

Hyperbole

400

Giving human characteristics to non-human thing.

Personification

500

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Symbolism

TDA

100

What is the last sentence of your introduction?

Thesis Statement

200

Each body paragraph should start with what type of sentence?

Topic Sentence

300

What three parts should be in your introductory paragraph?

2.) Restatement of the question/prompt

2.) Explanation of the text/passage

3.) Thesis statement

400

What should be included in your body paragraphs?

1.) Topic sentence

2.) An explanation of your answer

3.) Textual evidence

4.) An explanation of how your answer connects to the textual evidence

500

What does TDA stand for?

Text Dependent Analysis

PSSA Policies

100

When will you be taking the ELA PSSA exam?

April 21st - 23rd. 

200

What should you leave in your lockers before you arrive to your testing location?

All electronics! 

300

List at least 3 tools that you can use when completing the PSSA online.

1.) Highlighter

2.) Sticky Notes

3.) Cross-Off Feature

4.) Magnifying Glass

5.) Line Guide

6.) Masking

7.) Flag Question

400

List at least 3 of the ramifications you will face if you are caught with an electronic device during or after the test. 

1.) Monetary Fine ($750 - $30,000)

2.) Search and confiscation of the electronic device

3.) Retake of the PSSA

4.) Payment for new tests

5.) Disciplinary action per FCR policy 

500

What is the purpose of the PSSA exam?

To show your growth! :)