Test Preparedness
What is something you should do the morning of the test? (AT HOME BEFORE SCHOOL)
EAT BREAKFAST. Bring pencils. Leave your house on time.
The big idea or a text.
Central idea
The things that happen in the story.
Plot
The author’s use of language to create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. HINT: 5 SENSES
Imagery
The first sentence
What SHOULDN'T you eat/drink on the morning of the test?
Sugary drinks. Takis/Chips. Candy.
The universal message in a text.
Theme
To give inanimate objects human-like qualities.
Personification
A comparison using like or as
Simile
For example,
Furthermore,
True/False -
FALSE
The person talking in the text, or using "I".
Narrator
The problem in the story for the main character.
Conflict
The author's word choice which reveals their attitude about the subject.
Tone
How do you transition from one idea to a contrasting idea? HINT: one word
However
What days will your ELA State Test be on?
Wednesday, April 19th
Thursday, April 20th
The way a character views things; their feelings about the events/subject.
Point of view, perspective
To write your ideas on the questions, or texts, to better understand it.
Annotate
The atmosphere created by setting, imagery, and words choice which affects the reader.
Mood
What two words start your conclusion?
In conclusion,
To conclude,
How much time do you et on the test?
To sum up the main points of a text so that it is shorter.
Summary
To make reference to something famous (pop culture, books, historical figures)
Allusion
Define the bolded word:
Harry's incessant talking during ELA distracted Ms. Sanchez and the remaining classmates.
Continuous, especially in a way that is annoying or unpleasant
Answer this question as if you DIDN'T know the answer.
How do lines 4 through 10 develop a theme in the poem?
Lines 4 through 10 develop a theme in the poem.