ELA Review

The central idea of a text is...

• who wrote it.

• the main focus; made up of the topic and key details.

• what you remember the most.

• that you always try your best.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

A Brief Write is a...

• nice letter to grandma.

• legal document for lawyers.

• short paragraph response using the RACE structure.

• quick right turn in your parents' car.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

To restate is to...

• add another state the the United States of America.

• heat up leftover food.

• remove question words of a prompt and change into a statement.

• remove question words of a prompt and change into a question.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

To cite evidence is to...

• see a colorful bird.

• answer a police officer's questions.

• use a direct quote to support a claim. Needs a lead-in.

• remember to complete your homework.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Elaboration is...

• a wild story you tell your parents to avoid getting in trouble.

• the ornate and intricate design in filigree.

• providing a meaningful and deep explanation of your reasoning.

• what you use to clean the pool.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Characterization refers to...

• the way an author reveals the personality of a character.

• the shading you include when coloring.

• the name of characters in a story.

• the author's choildhood.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

STEAL is a...

• crime.

• when my brother asks for a "small bite" of my food.

• a tool to remember characterization: speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks.

• when you 'borrow' pencils and don't return them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Figurative language is...

• language that uses words or expressions that are different from their literal meaning.

• text you make into neat shapes and figures.

• foul language and not appropriate for school.

• what you use in geometry because of all of the shapes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Theme is...

• the song at the beginning of a tv show.

• how well you can handle spicy food.

• the lesson or message the author wants you to get from a story.

• a funny picture with clever words posted on top.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Word choice refers to...

• how respectfully or not you speak to your parents.

• hello, good morning, or hi.

• the phrases an author uses to reveal their purpose, tone, and point of view

• what you say to your teacher when you are called on in class.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6