Vocabulary
A brief statement or account of the main points of something.
What is a "Summary"?
The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story.
What is the "Climax"?
Tyler is carrying an umbrella.
It's raining.
Strategy used when you don't know the definition of a word while reading.
What is S.A.I.D.?
Best organizer for compare/contrast.
What is the double bubble map?
The lesson or moral of a story.
What is the "Theme"?
The introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time.
What is the "Exposition"?
Tina has braces.
Tina's teeth are crooked.
Strategy to label events, responses, and outcomes.
What is E.R.O.?
Best organizer for major vs minor details.
What is a "T" chart?
The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work.
What is the "Plot"?
All of the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense.
What is the "Rising Action"?
Mr. Smith drives a firetruck.
Mr. Smith is a fireman.
Use to determine the purpose of an author.
What is P.I.E.?
Best organizer to use for sequential, chronological, spatial writing.
What is a timeline?
Say something in reply.
What is a "Response"?
The primary problem that drives the plot of the story, often a main goal for the protagonist to achieve or overcome.
What is the "Conflict"?
Alex didn't study for his ELA test.
Alex scored poorly on the test.
How to break apart a poem.
What is TYPCASTT?
Best organizer to use for descriptive writing.
What is a bubble map?
A statement, picture in words, or account that uses the senses.
What is a "Description"?
The conclusion of the story’s plot. It’s where any unanswered questions are answered, problems are often solved, or “loose ends are tied.
What is the "Resolution"?
Tamara was accepted to the Early College.
Tamara has good grades.
Strategy used for summarizing.
What is "SWBS"?
Best organizer to use for Cause/Effect.
What is Box-Arrow-Box?