LEAP 1
What point of view uses “I” and tells the story from a personal perspective?
What is first person
What does the “P” in PEEL stand for?
Point
Which order correctly shows a strong PEEL paragraph?
Point → Evidence → Explanation → Link
“The teacher’s stern look silenced the class.”
What does stern mean? (strict/serious)
Correct this: “their going to the store”
They’re going to the store
What is the climax of a story?
The turning point or most intense moment
Use context clues: “She trudged through the mud, exhausted.”
What does trudged mean? (walked heavily)
What is mood?
The feeling the reader gets
What does “infer” mean?
To figure out using evidence
Choose correct:
“Everyone (has/have) finished.”
Has
A text that shows similarities and differences is using which structure?
Compare and contrast
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?
To summarize and wrap up ideas
What does the “E” (Explanation) do in a PEEL paragraph?
Explains how the evidence supports the point
What is tone?
What is the author’s attitude toward the subject?
A symbol is best defined as—
An object representing a deeper meaning
If an author is trying to convince you to recycle, the purpose is:
To persuade
A passage that explains why something happened is using:
Cause and effect
What does “analyze” mean?
To examine closely
What does “evaluate” mean?
To judge or assess
How does foreshadowing affect readers?
Builds anticipation and tension
What is theme?
The lesson or message of the story
What is the best way to support a claim in writing?
Strong evidence and examples
What is dramatic irony?
What is when the audience knows something the characters do not?
What is juxtaposition?
What is placing two contrasting ideas or elements close together?
What’s the difference between theme and central idea?
Theme = message/lesson; Central idea = main point of informational text