Figurative Language/Lit Elements
When a character goes through a personal or emotional change that perhaps alters their perspective or character, this character is called a….
What is a dynamic character?
What is the turning point in the story?
What is the climax?
What must you do before you begin writing your state test essay?
What is: make an essay outline and brainstorm ideas for the prompt?
How do you write a thesis statement?
What is: Restate the prompt, answer with you claim, list 3 reasons if you are able.
Is practice or natural talent more important in developing a skill or ability?
Be sure to...
- use evidence from the passages to support your claims and acknowledge counterclaims
- use your own words to establish a thesis statement for your agrument
What is argumentative essay?
When the author gives a hint or a clue about something going to happen later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
when the author references a famous work, such as a famous person, artist, song, movie, etc.
What is allusion?
Before you begin writing your essay, you must determine what?
What is: determine if the essay is argumentative or informational?
What is the structure you use for body paragraphs?
What is: Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Cite, Explain?
Write a multi-paragraph response in which you compare and contrast how the characters from "This Way On" and "This Way Home" change throughout their journey.
What is informational essay?
When the reader knows an event that is about to occur in the story, yet the character(s) do not.
What is dramatic irony?
main message or “moral” of the story
What is theme?
What is a tool that you can use on the state test that allows you to easily find your textual evidence?
What is: the highlight tool?
What are some good vocabulary words to use in your essay? Give examples.
What is:
This evidence showcases
Case in point:
This information is critical
Other words: compelling, captivating, embodies, depicts, amplifies
Write a multi-paragraph response in which you determine whether or not pre-school or early learning programs benefit literacy in elementary age students.
Be sure to...
-provide a thesis that states your claim
- provide a counterclaim or counterargument
- include textual evidence that supports your answer
What is argumentative essay?
What literary device is being used in this sentence: “The daisies laughed and bellowed in the breeze”.
What is personification?
when a physical object, person, place, or concept represents a figurative meaning.
What is symbolism?
What is: read the question answer options before and after to ensure they align with the first question.
What should you put in the background portion of the introduction?
What is: 1-2 sentences on the topic, as well as title and author of the text(s)?
Consider how the article, "Chicago" and the short story, "A Day in My Life: Chicago Edition" portray Chicago living.
What is informational essay?
What is mood?
the author’s attitude toward the story or subject of what they are writing
What is tone?
How a counterclaim could be started.
What is: Some may say,
Others may think,
One could argue,
What makes good elaboration in your body paragraph?
What is: 3-4 sentences of your own original thoughts in relation to the prompt after each quote?
Write a multi-paragraph response in which you analyze the argument regarding who should be credited for creating electricity?
What is informational essay?