Match the following IAR Direction Words with their meanings.

To figure something out by using evidence and reasoning; “reading between the lines”

Match the following Modes of Storytelling.

Where the writer tells you something is happening. It's the "live action" parts of the story.

Where we are getting a detailed look at something in the story. A description will appeal to at least one of the five senses.

Where the characters speak out loud.

Where we see a character's thoughts.

Where we learn facts or background information about the characters, setting, and situation.

Match the following literary elements.

A work of literature where the characters and events are invented by the writer

The sequence of events in a story

The beginning of a story that may include characters and the setting

The events that happen while the main character tries to solve the conflict

The emotional highpoint of the story

Match the following literary elements.

The events between the climax and resolution where the loose ends get tied up

Where and when a story takes place

People (or animals) that take part in the story’s plot

The conversation between characters

Match the following literary elements.

The person or voice that tells the story

The perspective from which the story is told

The type of literature characterized by a particular form or style

Words or phrases that appeal to the readers’ senses

The feeling or atmosphere that an author creates in a literary work

Match the following literary elements.

An object, person, place or event that represents something else entirely

The central idea or message about life that the author wants to convey to the reader

The author’s attitude or feelings about characters, situations or topics

A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

When earlier events are inserted into the story

Match the following literary elements.

The narrator is part of the story.

The narrator speaks directly to the reader.

The narrator is NOT part of the story.

The narrator is all-knowing and understands the thoughts and feelings of any and all of the characters.

The narrator is knowledgeable about a few or just one character's thoughts and feelings.

Match the following literary elements.

The main character (usually the hero) of the story

The opponent that works against the main character

Conflict is within the character

Struggle is against an outside force.

Match the following parts of a Response to Literature/Evidence Based Writing:

Stands for Title, Author, Genre. In your first 1 or 2 sentences, you should include this information.

The next 2-3 sentences of your introduction should summarize the text you will be writing about.

The last sentence of your introductory paragraph should be your claim. Essentially, this sentence states your BASIC answer to the question from the prompt (or whatever you are trying to prove).

The first sentence of each body paragraph should state a REASON that supports your claim.

Before you cite your evidence from the text, you must introduce it and ”set the scene” for your reader. This can be as simple as writing, “The author states,”

Match the following parts of a Response to Literature/Evidence Based Writing:

Then, you will include a direct quote from the text that supports your claim.

This section should be at least 2-3 sentences and does two things. One, it should explain how the quote you chose supports the premise. And two, how the premise and the quote support the claim.

Using different words from the introductory paragraph, restate your claim.

Do not introduce any new evidence here. Simply remind the reader of your premises. One sentence per body paragraph.

Write one final sentence that leaves the reader with no further questions.

Match the following literary elements.

The author directly tells the reader what the personality of the character is.

The author shows the reader what the personality of the character is through speech and actions.

Speech Thoughts Effect on Others Action Looks

What a character has on their mind, holds in their heart, is carrying, weakness.

1. Identify a significant topic in the text (love, sacrifice, tradition, etc.) 2. Use the sentence stem: “The author believes ...” and explain what the author believes about the topic you chose. The statement should not be specific to the text, but rather reflect a more universal truth, without being too vague. (Whew! That’s a tall order!) 3. Cross out “the author believes” and you are left with a thematic statement.

Definition: To quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence or justification for an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

Evidence from a text (fiction or nonfiction) that you can use to illustrate your ideas and support your arguments

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

A conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence.

The central, unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story.

A brief statement or restatement of main points.

Showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial. 100% fair — you can't have a favorite, or opinions that would color your judgment.

Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

The intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events. It basically leaves the reader holding their breath and wanting more information

When a text or chapter concludes suddenly or with a thrilling plot twist. Cliffhangers usually leave big questions unanswered, resulting in readers who want to know more!

A part of a play or story, etc., in which a particular action or activity occurs; no break in time.

The aspects of a person's behavior and attitudes that make up that person's personality; what a character is like on the inside.

The act of portraying or describing the individual quality of a person or thing.

The categories of literature based on the content of the books.

Literary genre, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people.

Prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history

A literary genre consisting of stories that could have actually occurred to people or animals in a believable setting.

A story is made up but is set in the past and sometimes borrows true characteristics of the time period in which it is set.

Literary genre typically dealing with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, faster than light travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life.

A fiction genre set in an imaginary world, but not always without any locations, events, or people from the real world; contain made up characters and creatures.

A genre of fictional writing used to explore social and political structures in a dark, nightmare world; defined as a society characterized by poverty, squalor or oppression.

A type of fiction in which a detective, or other professional, solves a crime or series of crimes.

a traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event, with or without a determinable basis of fact or a natural explanation, especially one that is concerned with deities or demigods and explains some practice, rite, or phenomenon of nature.

A genre of fiction which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten, scare, disgust, or startle their readers or viewers by inducing feelings of horror and terror.

A collection of memories that an individual writes about; moments or events, both public or private, that took place in the subject's life.

A form of text that follows a meter and rhythm with each lines and syllables.

A genre that deals specifically with stories that have been passed down from generation to generation.

An account of someone's life written by someone else.

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Relates a clear sequence of events that occurs over time. Both what happens and the order in which the events occur are communicated to the reader. Narratives have dialogue, pacing, descriptive details, and sensory language.

A genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.

A text that is not intended to persuade your reader, but to educate.

Gives information, shares ideas and provides explanations and evidence.

Match the following writing strategies/structures:

In writing, author use definitions of words and concepts to convey information to the reader.

a writer organizes, or sorts, things into categories

An essay in which you focus on the ways in which certain things or ideas—usually two of them—are similar to (this is the comparison) and/or different from (this is the contrast) one another

Words and phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs. They help to make a piece of writing flow better.

Sources the reader can trust, based on their background. We trust that the author's ideas can be backed up with evidence.

repeat or copy out a group of words from a text or speech, to support the writer’s claims or argument. Indicated by putting the quote in quotation marks.

a rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.

the taking of someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

A sentence consisting of only one independent clause, with a single subject and predicate

A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction

A sentence containing a subordinate (dependent) clause or clauses and at least one independent clause.

a sentence having two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

a group of words having its own subject and predicate

Will begin with a subordinate conjunction or a relative pronoun and will contain both a subject and a verb.

A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

a word that connects a main clause to a subordinate clause.

A conjunction that connects two or more words, phrases, or clauses.

Match the following literary terms:

The repetition of consonant sounds in words that are close together. ex: She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

A literary or historical reference to a person, place, or event ex: “Luke, I am your father.” Darth Vader- Star Wars

A comparison made between two things to show how they are alike. ex: Cold is to hot as fun is to boring.

Character who follows a specific pattern of behavior; universal symbol or idea. ex: Knights in shining armor- King Arthur, Villains, Tricksters

Match the following literary terms:

The arrangement of events in the order in which they occurred. TIME order- You can SEE the passage of time! Ex: At 7:30 I wake up. At 8:30 the bus comes. I get to school at 9:00...

An expression that has lost its power or originality from overuse Ex: “Only time will tell.” “It is what it is.” “I was rushed for time.”

A way of speaking that is characteristic of a certain geographical area or a certain group of people. ex: Y’all (The South)

Writing meant to be performed on stage.

A polite word or phrase used in place of one that might be too direct, unpleasant, or embarrassing Ex: Your shirt is interesting. (Meaning: Your shirt is ugly.)

Match the following literary terms:

Writing that explains or gives information ex: “The Tortoise and The Hare”

A word or phrase that describes one thing in terms of another and is not meant to be taken literally. ex: “Falling in love” “Racking our brains”

Poetry without a regular meter or rhyme scheme.

The title of an article in a newspaper, magazine, or website. It’s usually in larger font than the rest of the text.

An exaggeration ex: “I’m so hungry; I’m STARVING!” “It’s so cold; I’m freezing.”

Match the following literary terms:

Expressions that mean something different from the literal meaning ex: “Break a leg” (good luck) “In a pickle” (in trouble)

Descriptive words and phrases that appeal to one or more of the reader’s five senses (sight, taste, smell, hearing, touch).

A guess about the text based on evidence and prior knowledge.

A contrast between expectation and reality. • Verbal: A contrast between what is said or written and what is really meant. • Situational: What happens is very different from what was expected to happen. • Dramatic: When the reader or audience knows something a character does not.A story of extraordinary deeds passed down from generation to generation. ex: King Arthur, Robin Hood

A five line poem that is humorous or nonsensical

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the direction word "Analyze" mean?

To make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas

To examine something in detail in order to understand it

To briefly share the main points of something

To show; to explain something in clear terms

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of "Compare/Contrast" as a direction word?

To explain the meaning of something; to present something in understandable terms

To note details about something

To note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

To defend; to back up with reasoning and/or evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to "Infer" according to the direction words?

To figure something out by using evidence and reasoning

To communicate a message; make an idea known

To give the meaning (definition) of something

To show; to explain something in clear terms

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the direction word "Summarize" entail?

To make something more clear or visible

To briefly share the main points of something

To defend; to back up with reasoning and/or evidence

To point out; to show

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the direction word "Demonstrate"?

To explain the meaning of something; to present something in understandable terms

To show; to explain something in clear terms

To note details about something

To defend; to back up with reasoning and/or evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "Describe" mean as a direction word?

To communicate a message; make an idea known

To give the meaning (definition) of something

To note details about something

To figure something out by using evidence and reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the direction word "Support" mean?

To make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas

To point out; to show

To defend; to back up with reasoning and/or evidence

To briefly share the main points of something

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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ELA IAR Practice

What does the direction word "Analyze" mean?

What is the meaning of "Compare/Contrast" as a direction word?

What does it mean to "Infer" according to the direction words?

What does the direction word "Summarize" entail?

What is the purpose of the direction word "Demonstrate"?

What does "Describe" mean as a direction word?

What does the direction word "Support" mean?

What does it mean to "Define" something according to the direction words?

What is the meaning of "Convey" as a direction word?

Match the following IAR Direction Words with their meanings.

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