Authors' Methods

Define: Analogy

• Something used as a model, specific

• When a character speaks to themselves or others

• Explains a new idea by connecting it to an old one

• Groups based on characteristics

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Match the Example to the Method: My heart's a stereo and it beats for you!

• Metaphor

• Exposition

• Reflection

• Anecdote

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Define: Description

• A reference to something well-known

• When the author gives background info. Usually at the start of a story.

• Explains a new idea by connecting it to an old one

• Allows the reader to picture the object, setting, or event

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Match the Example to the Method: Is there an Einstein in your class?

• Categories

• Allusion

• Description

• Compare & Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Define: Exposition/Narration

• A short, interesting story

• When the author gives background info. Usually at the start of a story.

• Groups based on shared characteristics

• Allows the reader to picture the object, setting, or event

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Match the Example to the Method: The Language Arts teacher creates models of authors’ methods for her students to reference. 

• Allusion

• Simile

• Reflection

• Example

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Define: Simile

• A comparison of two unalike things using like or as

• A comparison of two unalike things

• To discuss similarities or differences between two or more things

• Serious, individual thought about character or actions

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match the Example to the Method: This is Berk. It's twelve days North of hopeless, and a few degrees South of freezing to death.

• Description

• Narration/

  Exposition

• Reflection

• Anecdote

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Define: Anecdote

• A short, interesting story

• A comparison of two unalike things

• Groups based on shared characteristics

• A reference to something well-known

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Match the Example to the Method: Cub is to bear as calf is to cow.

• Categories

• Simile

• Analogy

• Examples

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1