4-point responses
What are the possible scores you can get on a 4-point response?
0, 1, 2, 3, 4
"The storm was relentless, pounding on the roof again and again without ever slowing down". What does relentless mean?
Never stopping, continuous
What point of view uses words like 'I', 'me', or 'my'?
First-person POV
What does an author accomplish by adding sensory details to a story?
It helps the reader picture the scene more vividly.
What is a theme?
How many text details need to be in a 4-point response?
"The classroom was chaotic with papers flying and children shouting all at once". What does chaotic mean?
Messy, disorganized, out of control
The narrator is writing about other people- uses words like she, he, they
How does an author create a mood in a story?
Through word choice, setting details, and imagery.
Give me an example of how you would start a sentence when you are adding text evidence.
The author states, "...
The article says, "...
How would you set this question up?
- Identify the similarities of both articles.
- Identify the differences in the author's claims.
- Use evidence from both articles.
Paragraph 1: Similarities
Paragraph 2: Differences
Paragraph 3: Conclusion
"Her explanation was vague, leaving everyone confused about what she actually meant". What does vague mean?
Unclear, not specific
Read this sentence: "I ran as fast as I could to the bus, hoping I wouldn't be late again". What type of POV is this?
First person POV
What is tone?
The author's attitude toward the subject.
What annotation strategy do we use and what does the acronym stand for?
What is the rule of thumb for spelling in 2-point and 4-point responses? How is it graded?
"The scientist made a crucial discovery- one that could change everything". What does crucial mean?
Very important
If the narrator is a character in the story, what POV is it?
First-person POV
Why might an author repeat important words or phrases?
To emphasize an idea or feeling.
What part of a constructed response explains how your text evidence supports the answer?
Explanation
What needs to be included in each paragraph of a 4-point response?
Restate and answer, a quote from each article, two explanations, and a conclusion
Very careful, detailed
Identify the point of view: "She walked silently, hoping no one noticed her".
Third person
Read this sentence: "The wind clawed at the window". What type of figurative language is being used?
Personification
Read this question and turn it into a restate and answer: Why is ELA with Miss Faucher (objectively) the best subject in school?
ELA with Miss Faucher is the best subject in school because...