Authors Purpose
Usually the author's purpose when writing fiction novels is to ____________________.
Entertain
Explain the reason for TPCASTT?
To analyze a poem for better understanding
Organizational Pattern is just another word for __________________.
Text Structure
After providing text evidence, Mr. Agogo expects you to do what next?
Explain why your text evidence makes sense with what you are trying to say.
Arms vs Cups
Revise/Edit
What is Pie?
Persuade, Entertain, Inform
Name 5 figurative languages
(Answer may vary)
Gives characteristics or traits about a person, place or thing.
descriptive texts
4 paragraphs/3-5 sentences each paragraph
Explain what a text-to-self connection is.
A text to self connection is when someone uses a personal experience to help them understand what they are reading.
What is the purpose of the following passage? Use text evidence to support your answer. Butterflies are colorful, flying insects from the Lepidoptera order. Because they are insects, they have three body parts. The three body parts are called the head, thorax, and abdomen. They also have six jointed legs, two antennae and compound eyes.
Inform (Answer is correct as long as they provide text evidence)
grouped lines in a poem
stanzas
Sarah's car was dead on the side of the road. What was she going to do? She had already gotten off to a rough start when her alarm clock had faild to go off that morning. School started in just under an hour. Suddenly, it dawned on her that she had subscribed to OnStar the month before. With the simple press of a button she was able to get help jump-starting her battery and made it to class right on time!
Problem / Solution
Name up to 2 strategies that are used only for fictional stories
Plot diagram, Stop and jot, Annotations, Underlining key words.
Write answer down. Must be 2-3 sentences.
What is the climax(turning point) of a story?
The most intense or extreme part of a story where the action typically takes place and turns events towards their conclusion.
What is the purpose of the following passage? Use Text evidence to support your answer. The Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet, where two young lovers are forbidden from seeing one another due to a centuries old blood feud between their two families.
Entertain (Answer is correct as long as they provided text evidence)
What kind of figurative language is this and what is its definition?
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
Hyperbole- exaggerated statement
Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball.
Compare and Contrast
Fill in the Blanks
A sentence contains a __________ and a ____________.
A ____________ is ___________________
___________________________________.
B ____________ is ___________________
___________________________________.
Answers may vary
This expresses an opinion/attitude about the topic or main idea
Controlling Idea/Thesis Statement
What is the purpose of the following passage? Use Text evidence to support your answer. Sandy is the absolute best candidate for student body president! She is honest, friendly and dedicated to making our school a better place. This is YOUR chance to make a positive change! VOTE SANDY IN 2017!
Persuade (Answer is correct as long as they provide evidence)
What is TPCASTT and give a definition or example of each one.
(Answers may vary)
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the ground that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns because no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
Cause and Effect
What is the writing format for a argumentative essay? Write answer on a paper.
Intro-
1st paragraph-
2nd paragraph-
Conclusion-
Intro- Opening Statement, Claim
1st paragraph- Claim, Supporting Details
2nd paragraph- Claim, Supporting Details
Conclusion- Restate claim, Your thoughts, Closing Statement
Name All 8 Metacognition Strategies and Explain what each one is.