WorksheetsELA Key terms
Total questions: 143
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
5 W’s
who, what, when, where, why
How, but, where, then
setting
Exposition
Abbreviation
Long sentence
N.,V. adj.
shortened form of a word
Short
group of letters and sounds added to a root word
A basic word to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are added is called a root word because it forms the basis of a new word.
Affix
Alliteration
She Sells sea shells by the sea shore
repetition of sound at the beginning of words
abcd order
group of letters and sounds added to a root word
reference to a famous person or work
idiom
assonance
alliteration
Allusion
abcd order
Alphabetical
Alliteration
SImile
Metaphor
Analogy
opposites
an appeal to a person's desire to be part of a group
point by point comparison of two things
event (cause) that brings about an action (effect
Antonyms
Autobiography
life story written by self
a text written about someone else's life (usually someone famous).
biography
is a self-written account of one's life.
Ballad
These red poppies are a dime a dozen.
short, simple story-telling poem meant to be a song
John Keats's “La Belle Dame sans Merci,” Thomas Hardy's “During Wind and Rain,” and Edgar Allan Poe's “Annabel Lee.”
idiom
Bandwagon
an appeal to a person's desire to be part of a group
breaking large groups into smaller groups based on similar characteristics
person in a literary work
Expository
one-sided judgment held without looking at evidence
claim
Argument
Text
Bias
someone's life story
non-fiction life story
autobiography
Biography
fictional story
What is a central idea?
means the same as a main idea
to give or provide
the feeling you get from a book
the theme
An object in a text represents something bigger about life
summary
suggest
contrast
symbolism
Comparing with "like" or " as"
metaphor
simile
contrast
i don't know
Where or when something takes place
states
setting
South Carolina
soup
THE most important idea about a topic
moral
lesson
theme
main idea
Why an author might choose a specific word or phrase
central idea
main idea
word choice
foreshadowing
A lesson, message, or moral of a text
setting
theme
tone
simile
To look at how something changes from one thing to another
word choice
contrast
develop or development
compare
goes back in time
contribute
main idea
flashback
metaphor
To give or provide
flashback
central idea
contrast
contribute
What is a summary?
a retelling of the most important parts of what was read
the feeling thew author gives you about a topic
to express something directly
to compare
What does it mean to be " influenced by" something
to not listen to it
to make someone think a certain way about a topic
simile
metaphor
What does it mean to" infer"?
a retelling
you guess about the setting
the 3 big economic questions
to draw a conclusion based on information that was provided in a text
What does it mean when someone "states" something?
You have to guess what they mean
to make someone think a certain way about a topic
They express it directly
we have 50 of them
What is the feeling an author has about a topic as it is expressed in a text?
mood
tone
setting
conclusion
The feeling the reader gets from a text. This may change many times throughout a text...
tone
mood
setting
theme
The lonely sheep went bowling on Tuesday.
The wacky platypus wanted more Cracker Jacks.
The lonely sheep went bowling on Tuesday.
The wacky platypus wanted more Cracker Jacks.
__________ is/are all the necessary background information a reader needs to effectively understand a story.
Resolution
Exposition
Climax
The Table of Contents
What is point of view?
The perspective from which a narrative is told.
The problem in the story.
Time and place in which the events of a narrative
occur.
The main idea or message in a plot.
What is third person omniscient point of view?
The narrative is told by one of the characters and seen only through his or her eyes.
Narrator is all knowing; the author is telling the story, using the words they and them.
A character is telling the story using we or you.
The perspective from which from which a narrative is told.
What is second person limited omniscient point of view?
The narrative is told by one of the characters and seen only through his or her eyes.
Narrator is all knowing; the author is telling the story, using the words they and them.
A character is telling the story using we or you.
The perspective from which from which a narrative is told.
What is first person point of view?
The narrative is told by one of the characters and seen only through his or her eyes.
Narrator is all knowing; the author is telling the story, using the words they and them.
A character is telling the story using we or you.
The perspective from which from which a narrative is told.
The exposition is....
the problem in the story.
about figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).
Time and place in which the events of a narrative
occur.
The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.
Conflict is....
the problem in the story.
about figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).
Time and place in which the events of a narrative
occur.
The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.
The setting is....
the problem in the story.
about figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).
Time and place in which the events of a narrative
occur.
The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.
The characters are
the problem in the story.
the figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).
Time and place in which the events of a narrative
occur.
The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.
Rising action is
The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.
The events leading from the climax to the resolution.
Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.
A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.
The climax is
The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.
The events leading from the climax to the resolution.
Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.
A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.
The falling action is
The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.
The events leading from the climax to the resolution.
Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.
A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.
The resolution is
The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.
The events leading from the climax to the resolution.
Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.
A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.
The theme is...
The main idea or message in the plot.
The main character who drives the plot.
The character who creates the problem.
The various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
The protagonist is...
The main idea or message in the plot.
The main character who drives the plot.
The character who creates the problem.
The various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
The antagonist is...
The main idea or message in the plot.
The main character who drives the plot.
The character who creates the problem.
The various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
Characterization is...
The main idea or message in the plot.
The main character who drives the plot.
The character who creates the problem.
The various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
Direct characterization is..
the various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
when he author explicitly presents and explains what the character is like by telling the reader about the character.
when he author shows what a character is like through actions statements, thoughts, and feelings.
Conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.
Indirect characterization is..
the various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
when he author explicitly presents and explains what the character is like by telling the reader about the character.
when he author shows what a character is like through actions statements, thoughts, and feelings.
the conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.
Dialogue is..
the various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
when he author explicitly presents and explains what the character is like by telling the reader about the character.
when he author shows what a character is like through actions statements, thoughts, and feelings.
the conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.
Pacing is...
conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.
a stylistic device, which shows how fast a story unfolds.
a spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.
the main idea or message in a plot.
Description is...
conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.
a stylistic device, which shows how fast a story unfolds.
a spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.
event (cause) that brings about an action (effect)
(a)
person in a literary work
(a)
order events happen in time
(a)
breaking large groups into smaller groups based on similar characteristics
(a)
How many days is the English MCAS?
3 days
1 day
2 days
As many days as you need
What happens each day of the MCAS?
1st day write the essay, 2nd day read and answer questions.
1st day read and prepare the essays; 2nd day write the essays.
Both days: Read, answer questions, and write 2 essays.
Write 3 essays day 1; Read and answer questions + write last essay day 2
How many essays do you need to write?
1 essay + 3 short answer questions (1-2 paragraphs)
4 essays
2 essays
3 essays
What type of essays will you be asked to write? You can pick more than one.
Narrative
Argumentative
Informative/Explanatory
Personal Essay
Which of the following is the structure you should follow for your EXPLANATORY essay?
Introduction, CERER paragraph #1, CERER paragraph #2, Conclusion (your opinion)
Introduction, CERER paragraph #1, CERER paragraph #2
CERER paragraph #1, CERER paragraph #2, Conclusion (your opinion)
Introduction, Important Events, Effects
Can I write on the test?
I get to choose if I want to type my essay or write it on paper.
I have paper copies of the reading and I can take notes on them. I need to type my essays.
I have no paper. I have to plan in my head and type everything.
I have scrap paper to plan but I need to type all my answers in the computer.
If I don't know the answer, I should leave it blank.
True.
False!
It doesn't matter.
What strategy should you use if you do not know the answer on a multiple choice question? You can pick more than one answer.
Eliminate answers, then make your best guess based on evidence.
Use the context (rest of the sentence or passage) to help you understand the words.
Translate all the words in the passage.
Translate all the words in the question and the answers.
True or False: I can use Google Translate since I have a computer.
True.
False.
False, but I get to use a dictionary.
True or False: You MUST stay at school until 1:50, even if you finish the test early.
True! So you might as well take as much time as you need and do your very best!
False - you can leave whenever you finish the test.
Which words should you translate on the test? (You can choose more than 1!)
Everything you do not know.
The introduction of every reading.
The questions and possible options (ABCD).
The essay questions/prompts.
Individual words that seem important to understanding the main idea of a paragraph.
What are the parts of the ARGUMENTATIVE essay? Choose all that apply.
Introduction (Background info + thesis)
2 Opinion paragraphs (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Conclusion)
2 Opinion paragraphs (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Evidence, Reasoning)
Conclusion (Retell all the arguments)
Conclusion (Your opinion supported by evidence)
How many texts will one essay ask me to write about?
1 article
1-2 stories, poems, or articles
1 story, 1 poem, and 1 article
I can use the text or write about my own experiences
True or False: If the essay asks a question about 2 texts, I am NOT required to use evidence or details from both of the texts.
True
False
What is a central idea?
The main point
A random thought
The middle
The last part of the paragraph
"Developed" means
Came to life
Fully made or complete
Surrounded
Found
Insufficient
Enough
Not enough
Fully developed
Suffering
Minimal
Small amount
Dissolved
A phrase
In depth
Awareness
Sophisticated
Effective grammar
Strength
Understanding
Expression
Communication
Problem
Task
Common
Task
Appropriate
What you're supposed to do
A complete understanding
A thing that doesn't make sense
Moderate
Average in amount
Extraordinary
Focused
Well-reasoned
Adequate
Superb
Worst
Enough
Not enough
Appropriate
Frequent
Fully made
Relevant
Common
General
The best
The worst
Unique
Common / non-specific
Effective
Well-done, efficient
Grammatically correct
Incorrect
Proof
Insightful
Lengthy
Thoughtless, careless
Accurate, in-depth observation
Persuasive argument
Evidence
Proof
Effective
Essay
Passage
English Conventions
The topic to write about
Places in England
Scholarly events
Standard language rules
Grammar
How persuasive an essay is
The rules of language
The title of an essay
What language you're using
Mechanics
The vocabulary you use
Machines that produce tests
People who fix cars
How language is structured, with punctuation
Consistent
Using evidence
Doing something too quickly
Doing something reliably over and over again
Able to use strong vocabulary
Control
Able to use effectively
Using too many words in a sentence
Incorrect capitalization
Playing video games
Variety
Using large vocabulary
Many different types of something
Finding the correct evidence
Writing off topic
Complexity
How complicated something is
A system of galaxies
An in-depth understanding of the task
Staying on-topic in your paragraph
to tell apart, separate, set apart, characterize, classify, categorize
Infer
Distinguish
Locate
Make a short statement of the main points of the passage
Trace
Suggest
Summarize
Arrange, classify, order, consolidate, unify
Organize
Locate
Demonstrate
Conclude, decide, choose
Demonstrate
Evaluate
Determine
Express clearly
Articulate
Comprehend
Compare
Find likeness between 2 or more things
Comprehend
Compare
Develop
find value, judge, appraise
Delineate
Evaluate
Explain
To tell about something so people understand it
Explain
Locate
Refer
mention or direct for information
Integrate
Suggest
Refer
Put together, combine
Retell
Integrate
Suggest
put the author's words into your own words; make it easier to understand
Paraphrase
Support
Synthesize
Outline; follow the course of development, list in steps, find or discover investigation.
Support
Identify
Trace
Isolate, point out, find out, discover, cite
Identify
Suggest
Retell
hold up, prove, help, back up
Summarize
Evaluate
Support
Deduce; conclude; use information to make educated guesses based on prior knowledge
Identify
Locate
Infer
to find
Organize
Locate
Refer
