Writing and Reading Strategies
The 5 W's
Who, What, Where, When, Why
Theme
The big idea/lesson of the story.
Simile
Comparing two things using "like" or "as."
AVID Pre-Reading Steps
1. Circle the author's name and the title of the story.
2. Highlight the first and last sentence.
3. Number the paragraphs.
4. Chunk the text.
5. Make a prediction.
Setting
Personification
Giving an inhuman object human characteristics.
RACE
Conflict
The problem the character faces.
Onomatopoeia
A word that represents a sound. Ex: BOOM
Venn Diagram
A diagram of overlapping circles that provides the similarities/differences between two things.
The turning point of the story.
Alliteration
When the beginning sound of every word in sequence are the same.
4-Square ECR
1. Thesis (Restate and Answer the Question with Two Claims)
2. Paragraph 2 (Claim 1, Evidence, Reasoning)O
3. Paragraph 3 (Claim 2, Evidence, Reasoning)
4. Conclusion (Restate the Thesis)
Characterization
All of the aspects of a character. Ex: STEAL (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, and Looks)
Imagery
Describing something in a way that appeals to the 5 senses: Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight, and Hearing.