Pictures, diagrams, and graphs:

Help the reader understand more about non-fiction text.

help the reader understand the problem in a story.

Distract the reader from reading.

The tone of a passage is:

the general feeling created by the writer.

the lesson given in the selection.

What must an argumentative paper have?

claim, argument, and counterclaim

thesis, information, and conclusion

When a question is asking you to infer, what is it asking

Make a guess based on evidence and context clues

the reason why an author decided to write about a topic

comparing two things by using like or as

a phrase that means something else than what it says

comparing two things by saying one is the other

a word that resembles the sound it represents

A person, place, thing, idea that stands for something beyond itself

An underlying message about life

When starting the performance task (or any SBAC question) what do you do FIRST?

Look for your assignment directions to know what they are asking

What should you include in the beginning of a narrative?

The setting, characters, and problem

What is the difference between argumentative and informational writing?

Argumentative states your opinion and proves it, informational just teaches about a topic

Informational is like a story, and argumentative is a summary

Argumentative includes dialogue

What is the correct way to introduce evidence?

In source 2 the author states,...

Pretend you need to write an argumentative essay on whether you support giving students homework or are against it. What is an example of a possible claim (thesis statement) for this essay?

Students should not get homework because they don't learn information and it negatively affects mental health.

I think students should not get homework.

Students should not get homework because what if they are really busy and then they don't have time to do fun stuff after school.

My claim is that students should not get homework.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below? The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

First, cats are affectionate creatures.

In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.

Finally, every cat has a unique personality.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below? Schools should start later in the day because it would allow for more sleep, aid efforts at better nutrition, and be more convenient for both students and parents.

To begin, if school started later, it would also get out later.

Also, teens would be able to sleep in longer and feel more rested for the start of the day.

Furthermore, it will be easier to eat a healthy breakfast if there is more time to do so.

Most importantly, a later start time would be easier for parents and students to plan around.

Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay?

it helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak

You can show the reader that the other side is also right

The claim: Video games are helpful. An example of an opposing viewpoint would be:

Some doctors believe violent video games increase your heart rate in a negative way.

Video games improve coordination.

Video games might also help improve visual skills.

Although video games can be used to simulate trainings for soldiers, they are bad according to most teachers and parents.

When citing evidence from a source, what needs to be included?

quotations marks: where does the quote start and end?

context for the quote: what does the quote give us info about?

citation: where does it come from? Source? Paragraph? Author?

What is the main difference between an informative and an argumentative essay?

An informative essay presents facts, while an argumentative essay takes a stance and supports a claim.

An informative essay persuades the reader, while an argumentative essay only gives information.

An informative essay includes opinions, while an argumentative essay does not.

Why do we need evidence?

To support, prove, and explain our claim.

To practice sentence structure.

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Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

exposition

rising action

climax

resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

exposition

rising action

falling action

resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

climax

rising action

falling action

resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

climax

exposition

falling action

resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

Skim through the story

Just read the beginning of the story

Think about what the character has learned

Read the ending of the story

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The _______ is everything that happens in a story.

problem

sequence

plot

solution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which genre has stanzas and lines?

Realistic fiction

Informational non-fiction

Poetry

Biography

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

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Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

The _______ is everything that happens in a story.

Which genre has stanzas and lines?

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The tone of a passage is:

A hint of something happening later on...

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