Strategies
After you do your think sheet, what is the first thing I should do?
BEGIN YOUR Test / Essay!
Fiction is...
FAKE! A made-up story that comes from the imagination.
Non Fiction is...
A true story or information based on real facts, people, or events.
What is the rule for FANBOYS?
When using a FANBOYS conjunction to connect two independent clauses, always place a comma before the conjunction.
How many paragraphs should my essay be?
4
Before my test, what is the first thing I should do as soon as the teacher lets me write on my papers?
Think Sheet / Strategies
The problem in the story is also know as...
conflict
Name one type of nonfiction genre.
informational, argumentative, persuasive
CUPS stands for...
Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling
Every paragraph is a new...
topic sentence
What should I use if I don't know what a word means?
The dictionary, thesaurus and context clues.
If the story is told in 1st person or 3rd person limited point of view, my answer is going to revolve around who?
The main character!
Where can I find support for the main idea?
Topic Sentence- Golden Paragraph - Conclusion
When NOT to use a comma with FANBOYS:
What strategy do I use to brainstorm my essay?
4 Square/deconstruction
What's the second thing I should do after I write my Introduction?
Topic sentence with your first reason,evidence,commentary and link back (two RACE responses)
Name at least three things you should be able to identify when reading a fiction passage:
* main character
* POV
* Setting
*Conflict
What three key elements should I identify when reading nonfiction (hint MTÈ), and what other strategies can I use?
Main Idea – The central message. Text Structure – The way information is organized. Evidence – Facts and details supporting the main idea Notice and note> word gap, # & stats STATS,etc.
What does ARMS stand for?
Add, Remove, Make a change, Substitute
Where is your thesis statement located?
First paragraph(intro), last sentence or last sentence, first paragraph, & conclusion
How do I take notes on the passages and questions?
Strategies: highlight, hashtag, & proof
What does BCME stand for and when do you use it?
BEGINING CONFLICT MIDDLE END
for SUMMARY
What are two synonyms for main idea?
*Thesis statement
*Controlling idea
* Claim
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Revising involves reading more and making bigger changes using the ARMS strategy, while editing focuses on small changes with the CUPS strategy.
What is a good transition to start your third paragraph?
Furthermore,
Moreover,
Additionally,
Second of all,