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Name the text structure that orders events over time.
Chronological order
What sentence supports this main idea: AnneMarie was courageous.
a. She did not think about the consequences, she just ran as fast as she could to the boat.
b. She did not know what it meant to be brave.
Which event moves the plot forward?
a. Mr. Rosen tripping and dropping the packet on the stairs.
b. Kirsti getting fish shoes.
What should you do when selecting an answer(s)?
Cite the text for evidence.
What tool should you use to eliminate answer choices?
strikethrough
What was the author's purpose of Number the Stars?
To entertain
Which Signposts recalls events that happen repeatedly?
Again and Again
In what element of plot is the problem usually solved?
Climax to falling action
What focus is related to this question stem, "How does the author organize his ideas in..."
Text structure
What should you do when you are finished with the SCR, RACE, and RACERER?
Re-read them for any grammatical or structural errors
What do we look at with a character to find theme?
How the character changes, or what they learned from beg. to end.
What signpost refers to a (often older) character giving advice to the protagonist?
Word of the Wiser
What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?
AABBA
How do stage directions help the reader?
They show how the character is feeling, change in setting, use of props...
What do we need when we combine 2 complete sentences?
comma and a FANBOYS
What makes a drama unique?
Stage directions, cast of characters, lines, props.
What summary strategy should you use with a narrative text?
SWBST
What type of poetry rhymes and has emotion?
Lyrical Poetry
This type of poetry tells a story and will often include dialogue.
Narrative Poetry
When you combine sentences, you should look for...
elimination repetition
What makes a poetry unique?
Stanzas, rhyming words
What summary strategy should you use with a nonfiction text?
TAAMIO
What is the difference between imagery and sensory language?
A poet uses sensory language to create imagery.
What can you do when you are finished with the STAAR test?
Read your novel
What signpost is used when a protagonist has flashback about an important event that occurred earlier in their lives.
Memory Moment