Academic Vocabulary
This word means the main message or lesson of a text.
Theme
What should you always include to support your claim?
Text Evidence
If a story is told from “I,” what point of view is it?
First Person; the narrator is in the story.
How many pieces of evidence should you include in a 2-point response?
at least 2 pieces of evidence
How many paragraphs are typically expected in a strong 4-point response?
At least 4 - Intro, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Conclusion
This word means to look closely/dig deeper into a text, quote or story and interpret your understanding.
Analyze
This is what the text is mostly about.
Central Idea
Figurative language is...
language that is not literal (similes, metaphors, etc.)/used to dress up a text with fancy words.
What is the word used that is your answer to the question?
Claim Sentence
What is the main idea of your entire response called?
Claim
This word means proof from the text that supports your answer.
If a text is written about all the details of axolotl. It tells me about where it lives, what it eats, and how it moves. What is the Author's Purpose for this text?
To Inform
If an author compares two things using “like” or “as,” what is it called?
A simile
True or False: You can just copy evidence without explaining it.
How many pieces of evidence are needed for a extended response question?
At least 4 pieces of text Evidence.
This word means a conclusion based on clues and prior knowledge.
Inference
If it starts raining and the game is canceled, what is the cause?
How does word choice affect a text?
Creates a tone/mood.
What should your first sentence do?
What should you do in your conclusion?
restate the claim and wrap up the ideas
This word describes the author’s attitude toward a subject.
Tone
If an author uses words like “dangerous,” “harmful,” and “should be stopped” when writing about pollution, what is their perspective?
The author believes pollution is harmful and should be stopped.
Name one way a character can be revealed in a story.
dialogue, actions, thoughts, or interactions with others
Name one thing that can lose you points on a 2-point response.
missing evidence, weak explanation, or off-topic response
Name one way to earn full points on a 4-point response.
Have 4 pieces of strong evidence that is relevant to the claim, clear explanations, organization, or addressing all parts of the prompt.