Thesis Statements
What is a thesis statement?
The main idea or opinion the author will prove.
What is a simile?
A comparison using “like” or “as”
Rising action, conflict, climax, falling action resolution.
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Main idea = what the text is mostly about
Theme = the lesson or message the author wants readers to learn
Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?
A. She seen the movie yesterday.
B. She saw the movie yesterday.
C. She seeing the movie yesterday.
How do the authors of both texts present the same topic differently
The authors of both texts present the same topic differently by...
Identify the figurative language:
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
Autobiography is written by the person about themselves, but a biography is a book written about someone by someone else.
Why might an author include dialogue in a story instead of only narration?
To show character thoughts/feelings, make the story more engaging, and reveal relationships.
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A. The group of students are working hard.
B. The group of students is working hard.
C. The group of students were working hard.
B
How do the setting and events work together to shape the story?
The setting and events work together to shape the story by...
What does this metaphor mean? “Time is a thief.”
Time takes things away quickly
A story with magic, dragons, or talking animals is what genre?
Fantasy
If a character learns a lesson at the end, what is that called?
Theme or lesson
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Each of the boys have a pencil.
B. Each of the boys having a pencil.
C. Each of the boys has a pencil.
C
Compare two main ideas in the text and explain how they are related.
Two main ideas in the text are .... and they are related because .....
Give an example of hyperbole
Answers will vary
What genre includes poems with rhythm and imagery?
Poetry
What does it mean to make an inference?
Use clues + background knowledge to figure something out
Fix the error in this sentence:
“After we finished our test we went to lunch”
After we finished our test, we went to lunch.
(Missing comma after introductory clause)
How does the author use descriptive language or figurative language to help the reader understand the text?
The author uses descriptive language to help the reader understand the text by....
Identify TWO types of figurative language:
“The stars danced in the sky like tiny diamonds.”
Personification + Simile
A story meant to teach a lesson, often with animals as characters
Fable
An author describes a problem, then explains steps taken to solve it.
What text structure is being used, and why might the author choose it?
Structure: Problem and solution
Why: To clearly show how an issue is resolved and help readers understand the process
Which sentence is correct?
A. She and I went to the game.
B. Me and her went to the game.
C. Her and me went to the game.
A