TKAM
What is Scout's dad's full name?
Atticus Finch
Story (no CERER!!!)
The questions! So you know what to look for!
What is the difference between "your" and "you're"?
Your is possessive
You're is "you are"
Who is the main character of Warriors Don't Cry?
Melba Patillo Beals
What is two items the kids find in the tree knot hole?
Ball of twine, pocket watch, gum, soap versions of the kids
If the prompt says, "write from the perspective of a character in the story," do you write in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd point of view?
1st! (Ie. "I went to the store")
What's the best strategy to figure out what the prompt is asking you to write?
Prompt T Chart! (Action Words and Must Haves)
What are 3 times things should be capitalized?
- First letter of a sentence
- the letter I by itself
- Names/Proper Nouns
- Months, Days
- Brands
Name 4 U.S. presidents.
Too many to list!
What is Atticus very skilled at? How does he use this skill?
Shooting (he shoots the rabid dog - but normally he tries to not use the talent)
If the prompt is asking you to write an essay, what sentence should you write first on your outline to set up your essay?
Thesis statement!
What is the best strategy for making sure you understand each chunk of the text?
Gist statements for each chunk/paragraph on your scratch paper!
"Her eyes are blue like the ocean" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile (Comparison of two things using like or as)
Alaska
How does Aunt Alexandra want Scout to change?
She wants her to be a little lady
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence at the end of your introduction that states your main argument with at least two supporting arguments to set up your body paragraphs!
REASONING! We want to read YOUR words!
What is a conjunction?
It is a word that combines two clauses in a sentence (the glue!)
What book did Ms. Brodsky read last summer?
(It's been on the board all year)
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
What is Boo Radley's first name?
Arthur
What are the four paragraphs in an essay (NOT a narrative)?
Introduction (with Thesis Statement), Body Paragraph 1 (CERER), Body Paragraph 2 (CERER), Conclusion
If you don't know an answer to a multiple choice question, what should you do?
Cross out the questions you know are wrong!
Reread the part of the text that has the answer!
Guess your best guess!
On the board, draw a plot diagram (with all 5 elements)
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
How many years has Ms. Tyson worked at Cardozo?
9