NJSLA Language Arts Review

What is the smallest amount of paragraphs an essay should have?

• 56 paragraphs

• 1 paragraph

• 2-3 paragraphs

• 4-5 paragraphs

"What a narrative" means to. . .

• Write a STORY about an event or experience

• COMPARE and CONTRAST two events

• CONVINCE a reader to do something

• Create a special POEM for Mother's Day

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

A thesis statement is . . .

• A sentence at the end of your introduction that explains to the reader what you are trying to prove/convince them of

• A sentence at the end of your conclusion that explains to the reader what you are trying to prove

• A sentence at the start of a poem

• A special type of vocabulary word that enhances your writing

A thesis statement is used in what type of writing? (Hint: There may be more than 1 answer)

• An opinion essay

• A narrative

• A comparative essay

• Historical fiction picture book

The end of your essay is called your

• Thesis staement

• Introduction

• Final

• Conclusion

Samantha wanted a new cell phone. She worked all summer at the local Dairy Queen. She wasn’t able to attend parties, movies, or beach trips because she worked so many hours. By September 1st she had enough money to purchase the phone. When she got it home, she realized it wasn’t much different than the one she had.

Which of the following is the BEST theme for the passage?

• Work hard to achieve goals in life.

• People should never work summer jobs.

• A young girl works all summer for a cell phone.

• Be careful what you wish for.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

We are the dry wind, /but broken shadows of our former selves. /Left with nothing /but the jealousy in our hearts.

What is the overall tone of this poem?

• Formal

• Excited

• Bitter

• Humorous

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

Which element of plot adds complications to the conflict and increases reader interest?

• Resolution

• Rising Action

• Conflict

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

This element of plot ties up loose ends to the ending of the story

• Introduction

• Closing

• Resolution

• The End

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Point of view means . . .

• Who is telling the story (a narrator, a character in the story...)

• Why you are adding details to your writing

• An essay about vision

• An important text feature in literature

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6