Litty Elly
What is the main character of a story called?
Protagonist
What does ECR stand for?
Extended Critical Response (Long answer with an introduction, 2 body paragraphs, and a conclusion)
True or false, it is okay to just skim over what you are reading if you are really tired and want to go home.
False! It is okay to take breaks when you are testing but you need to read over the whole text, the questions and the answers in order to make an A!
4. This type of narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' and 'me'.
A. Third-person limited
B. Third-person omniscient
C. Second-person
D. First-person
First person
This part of writing provides specific facts, examples, or quotes to support the main idea.
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
The main struggle or problem in a story is called a...?
Conflict
Is this an ECR?
Clover's Responsible Choice
Can a pet make responsible choices? Clover the cat shows he can! Clover is a small cat who often shows great responsibility by choosing to stay safe inside and by always keeping his meal area clean.
First, Clover shows responsibility by choosing to stay inside. He crouched low near the door, ready to chase a blue jay he saw outside. Even though he wanted to run out, he stopped himself and looked back at his warm spot. This proves he is responsible because he knew staying home with his family was the safer, smarter choice.
Second, Clover shows responsibility through his tidy eating habits. He was given a treat, and some tuna flakes dropped onto the mat under his bowl. Instead of walking away and leaving the mess, he carefully licked up every fallen flake. He is responsible because he cleans up his own mess instead of leaving a chore for his owners.
In conclusion, Clover is a very responsible member of the family. He makes smart choices, from staying inside to keeping his feeding area tidy. These actions prove that even a small cat like Clover knows how to be responsible!
Yes.
True or false, when I'm pretty sure the answer is right, it's probably correct.
False! Just being "pretty sure" is not good enough most of the time. You need to be 100% positive that the answer is correct, and the best way to do this is to go back and reference the text.
This is the series of events in a story.
A. Character
B. Conflict
C. Theme
D. Plot
Plot
When you begin a response by rephrasing the original question from the prompt in your own words.
Restating the question
This type of conflict is a struggle that takes place within a character's mind or heart.
Internal Conflict
True or False? An ECR can be 4-5 sentences.
False, it needs to have an introduction, 2 body paragraphs and a conclusion.
True or false, skipping breakfast gives me more energy, besides I don't like eating breakfast anyway!
False, the fuller you are the more energy you have. Your brain burns energy during a big test, just like your body does during a work out. If you have no fuel, it is easy to get frustrated and want to get the test done as quickly as possible and this can cause you to make a lot of mistakes!
This is the point of highest tension or drama in a story.
A. Climax
B. Resolution
C. Exposition
D. Rising Action
Climax
What is a synonym to the word "Sum" from races?
A. Total
B. Conclusion
B. Conclusion
Giving human qualities or actions to inanimate objects or animals, what is this literary element called?
Personification
The part of the ECR where you put your main reasons and evidence, usually making up the middle
Body paragraphs
True or False, reading over every answer is a good use of my time, even if the test is timed.
True! Please make sure you read over EVERY answer! If you don't you might pick the SECOND BEST answer instead of the BEST ANSWER.
This is the time and place in which a story takes place.
A. Setting
B. Conflict
C. Character
D. Plot
Setting
How many pieces of textual evidence should you use on your CBA?
A. 1
B. At least 2
C. How many ever it asks for.
Usually, the CBA prompt will NOT TELL you how many pieces of evidence your need in your written response. You should use two just to be safe!
A hint or clue in a story about what is going to happen later.
Foreshadowing
BONUS: What is a "Socratic Seminar"?
A class discussion.
True of False, the people who make the tests just want to "trick" kids.
False! No one wants to "trick" you, they want to see if you actually read the material and didn't just skim through it.
This is the central message, moral, or lesson the author wants to convey.
A. Conflict
B. Theme
C. Plot
D. Character
Theme
When you are taking your CBA--this is the final step in the writing process where you correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Editing