Quick Writes, Big Points
When quoting from the text, you should use these punctuation marks.
Quotation Marks
What do pandas primarily eat?
Bamboo
How many texts do I have to pull evidence from in my essay?
Two
What is the name of Ms. Junjulas' dog?
Ellie
What is the term used for where and when the story takes place?
Setting
What "pattern" do we follow when answering short response questions?
Which Broadway musical is known for the song, "Defying Gravity?"
Wicked
What should your introduction include in your essay?
A Claim (restate the prompt and answer the question)
Who is Ms. Junjulas' favorite Disney Character?
Winnie The Pooh
What is the term used for the lesson in a story?
Theme
Give me a transition word to introduce quotes in your short response.
Some examples include:
One example of this. . . Another example of this . . For instance, . . . Later in the text, . . . In the text, it says, . . . Also . . .For example, In paragraph ___ it states, . . . (character name/author) says . . .
In Mario Kart, what item is used to automatically target the player in first place?
Blue Shell
In your conclusion, you should restate the claim and provide a . . .
Final Insight
If Ms. Junjulas did not become a teacher, what did she want to become instead?
Veterinarian
What is the term used for how the text is organized?
Structure
How do you earn points for answering short response questions?
Answering the question and providing two details
What is the oldest fast food restaurant?
White Castle
How should you structure each body paragraph in your essay?
Answer, detail, explain, detail, explain
What is Ms. Junjulas' favorite movie?
The Parent Trap
What is the term used for the mood implied by the author?
Tone
What is this short response answer missing:
Olya believes that Paranka is too immature to cook well. The text says, "You are only a girl. You know nothing of dumplings.”
Second Detail
Complete this sentence:
The Webster Memorial Building is located in _____ which is the capital of Connecticut.
Hartford
What is wrong with the explanation here:
The impact of charitable donations are similar in both texts because these donations bring joy to everyone. The text "Futbol 4 Dreams" states, “The game of soccer led to instant friendship.” This proves my claim because the donated soccer balls are leading to friendships.
The explanation repeats what the quote already said.
Complete this sentence:
Ms. Junjulas got her Bachelor's Degree at ______ and her Master's Degree at ______.
Marist College, and Mount Saint Mary College
What is the narrator's point of view in this sentence:
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the breathtaking sunset; it felt like the sky was on fire.
First person POV