Question Stems 1
Because the story is told from the third-person limited point of view, the reader knows—
third-person limited POV, reader, knows
third-person limited= narrator is not a character in story, narrator has limited knowledge and only knows EVERYTHING about ONE character; the main character. Narrator knows thoughts and feeling as well as actions of main character.
pronouns= he, her, she, him, they, names
The meaning of convey.
to tell or make known to the reader
What is significant about 1st person POV?
The narrator is the main character which allows the reader to know and understand that goes on with and within the main character- inside and out, including their feelings and thoughts. The reader does not know everything about the other characters, only what the main character knows and observes.
What are the different text structures?
compare & contrast, problem & solution, description, cause & effect, sequence, definition
True or False
When reading and answering questions for a drama, you should treat it the same as a Fictional text.
TRUE
The strategy you use for fiction or drama
Plot Mountain, especially the exposition, conflict, climax, and resolution
In the selection “________,” the author includes the ______ and their ______ most likely to highlight which idea?
author, includes, the _____, their _______, most likely, highlight, which, idea
"I need to figure out which idea the author was trying to emphasize or make known about the ____ and their_____. I will have to refer back to the text and carefully reader over the parts that mention the _____ and their ______ and ask myself, 'what idea is clear based on the details I read?' Referring back to the main idea and supporting details (stool strategy) of the selection will also help me answer this question."
How does the organizational pattern of paragraph__ through __ help convey information?
How, organizational pattern, paragraph__ through __, help convey information
"I know that 'organizational pattern' is referring back to text structure, which is all about how a text is organized, built, or constructed. I am going to have to go back to the text and carefully reread paragraphs__ through __, and then inquire, 'what did I learn or get out of reading that? What was the author trying to emphasize based on how he organized these paragraphs?' I also know that I am going to have to pay very close attention to the verbs in the answer choices."
Read these sentences from line __ and line __.
(line __)
(line __)
Which idea in the play does this dialogue help develop?
line __, line__, which, idea, dialogue, help, develop
"I need to figure out how the dialogue in those lines make the poem/drama advance and continue on"
The meaning of infer
to come to a conclusion or make a guess by reasoning from text evidence and background knowledge
The turning point in a story that changes everything and makes the resolution possible.
Climax
What is text structure? (what does it mean?)
How a text is organized, built, or constructed to emphasize a particular point, or to make a particular idea clear to the reader.
True or False
You should never use Plot Mountain as a strategy for dramas.
FALSE
The strategy you use to answer paired passage questions
Venn Diagram or a T-Chart (circle the similarities)
Based on paragraph__ of the selection “_____,” what is the most likely reason _______________________?
paragraph__, what, most likely, reason, ________
"I need to go back to paragraph__ and reread it, along with my notes. After carefully rereading, I need to ask myself, 'Why did _______ happen? What is the most logical or practical reason why?'"
Which idea about the ________ is supported by information in paragraphs__ and __?
which, idea, about ______, supported by, paragraphs__ and __
"Because the question asks 'which idea,' I know that the answer choices will be an idea about _____ that is supported by whatever paragraphs__ and__ say. So it's like I am finding the main idea for ONLY the TWO paragraphs __ and __!"
How does paragraph__ contribute to the development of the plot?
How, paragraph__, contribute, development, plot
"I need to figure out how this one paragraph helps and pitches in with making the story advance and continue on."
The meaning of develop
To grow or cause to grow and become more advanced or elaborate
The sequence of events that make up a story.
the plot
What is a claim?
An author's stance, position, or belief on a topic. A claim is synonymous with the main idea.
What do you call the person who wrote a play or drama?
the Playwright
The strategy you use for Non-Fiction or expository texts
The Stool to identify main idea & supporting details
Which sentence from the selection “________” best explains why the _____ wanted to _____________?
which sentence, best explains, why, the ____, wanted to _______
"Because it says 'which sentence,' I know the answer choices are going to be different sentences from the text. I need to choose the one that is best explaining why the ___ wanted to ________. It is like 'why the ____ wanted to _____' is the main idea/seat of the stool, and whichever answer choice I choose needs to be the strongest detail/leg that supports the main idea/stool!"
Read this sentence from paragraph__ of the selection “_________.”
(sentence from paragraph__)
Which sentence from the selection “______” includes a similar idea?
sentence from paragraph__ of "____", which sentence, from "____" includes, similar, idea
"I need to carefully read the sentence from paragraph__ from "____" that is provided for me until I completely understand the significance or what it means. Then, I will have to carefully read each answer choice and determine which one is basically saying the same thing. Maybe I will need to start by matching the vibe."
What can the reader conclude about ___ in scene __?
reader, conclude, ____, scene__
"I need to go back to scene__ and reread it and review my notes. I can also go back to scene__ and just pay special attention to everything that refers to ____. After carefully thinking about what I just reread about ____ and the circumstances, I need make a conclusion, inference, guess, or figure out something about _____. My background knowledge will also help me with this one!"
The meaning of emphasize.
to give special attention to or stress
What is a theme and where is it usually revealed?
The message that the author wants the reader to learn, also the same lesson the main character learns. The theme is usually revealed or becomes clear towards the end with the resolution.
What is the criteria for "the best" Non-Fiction summary?
1. Must state the main idea
2. Must state at least two supporting details presented in the same order as in the text
3. No opinions
True or False
After reading a scene in a drama, you should track your thinking and note significant details. After reading a drama in its entirety, you should also look for the differences.
TRUE
The strategy you use for poems (3)
Take it one stanza at a time,
read the poem at least twice- first to get the gist and second to analyze, and
identify figurative language & repetition- what is it implying or emphasizing?
How is paragraph__ of the selection “______” similar to paragraph__ of the selection “________”?
How, paragraph__ of "___", similar, paragraph__ of "____"
"I need to go back to both texts and carefully reread the correlating paragraphs stated in the question. Creating a Venn diagram or T-chart is always helpful with paired passage questions! Maybe I could even find the main idea of each paragraph and just compare the two paragraphs!"
What do lines__ and __ suggest about _____?
What, lines__ and __, suggest, about, ______
"I am going to have to go back and carefully reread ONLY lines __ and __ and figure out what those 2 lines are trying to tell me, offer me, or recommend."
In what way do _____’s actions in paragraph__ affect the plot?
what, way, ______'s, actions, paragraph__, affect, plot
"I need to figure out how ONLY the actions of _____ in this ONE paragraph creates some type of effect on the plot or impacts the plot."
The meaning of indicate
1. to point out or show 2. to suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action
Compare and contrast internal and external conflict
Both are conflicts that the main character faces.
INternal conflicts is when the main character is struggling within or fighting themselves (on the INside)
External conflicts is when the main character is experiencing problems with an outside force such as character vs character, character vs nature, character vs society
What is author's purpose and at least 3 verbs that begin the statement about the author's purpose?
The reason why an author writes a text.
Inform, Entertain, Explain, Describe, Share, etc.
OWNER: [Pacing back and forth.] This has got to be a dream. Am I dreaming?
The words within the [brackets] are called stage directions.
What is the significance of stage directions and what do they help the reader understand?
Stage directions describe the actions that are taking place within the plot. They allow the reader to visualize what is going on, which helps the reader get a better understanding of what a character may be feeling or experiencing, or of what is taking place.
What should you always do before reading a text?
Preview the text by identifying and analyzing text features
How is the __________ in the selection “_______” unlike the ______________ in the selection “____________”?
How, ______ in "___", unlike, ____ in "____"
"I need to go back to my notes on ____ and ____ and refer back to my Venn diagram or T-chart so that I can clearly see the contrasts I made between the two texts. I might even need to refer back to the texts and reread the information about ____ in '____' and _______ in '_____' "
Read this sentence from paragraph __.
(sentence from paragraph __).
What does the author’s use of personification (or figurative language) emphasize (or suggest)?
sentence from paragraph__, what, author's use, personification (figurative language), emphasize (suggest)
"I need to carefully read the sentence from paragraph__ that is provided for me until I understand what the author is saying, what it means, and why it matters. I know that personification is giving non-living things human characteristics and figurative language is always trying to emphasize or offer an important idea."