Key Vocabulary
Proof
Evidence
Put the following in order: then, but, wanted, so, somebody.
Somebody, wanted, but, so, then
What are the parts of a short response?
Topic sentence, body of your paragraph, and conclusion sentence
"Your school is now requiring that every student run the mile every week. Write a multi-paragraph letter to your principal supporting or opposing this new argument."
A. Narrative B. Explanatory C. Argumentative
C. Argumentative
Choose the correct homophone.
Cayden would like (to, too, two) take a nap.
Cayden would like TO take a nap.
The writer's position on an issue or problem
Claim
What are the 3 main CAASPP reading Comprehension Questions?
Central Idea, Theme, Summary
This is the first sentence of your paragraph. It is an answer the the question, and it does not include evidence.
Topic sentence
"Your school has earned enough money to buy every student a new laptop. Your school newspaper editor has asked you to write an article about educational websites."
A. Narrative B. Explanatory C. Argumentative
Explanatory
Choose the correct homophone.
(There, their, they're) are more students in Water than in Air.
THERE are more students in Water than in Air.
The struggle in a story
Conflict
TRUE OR FALSE?:
The central idea of a text should include your opinion.
False
This is the sentence where you restate your topic sentence.
Conclusion sentence
"I love pizza," Jorge says as he takes a big bite out of his oily pizza slice and flops the rest down on his plate.
"Hold on, aren't you lactose intolerant? Isn't there Cheese on this pizza?" Rebecca asks, concerned.
A. Narrative B. Explanatory C. Argumentative
Narrative
Correct the grammar.
I told him, but he won't do nothing about it.
I told him, but he won't do anything about it.
To make known, to develop, to communicate, to show
TRUE OR FALSE?: The summary should have as many words as the original text.
False
What is one sentence starter you might use when introducing a textual citation (say)?
"Your school is thinking of instituting a later starting time next year at 8:30 instead of 7:30. Write a multi-paragraph essay to the school board supporting or opposing the new start time."
A. Narrative B. Explanatory C. Argumentative
Argumentative
Correct the grammar.
Mariana's earrings was lying on the table.
Mariana's earrings WERE lying on the table.
Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis.
Repetition
How can you find the theme of a story?
- Pay attention to how the characters changed
- Think about what bigger message the author could be saying about life
- How the conflict was resolved
What is one sentence starter you might use when explaining what the citation means?
Answers may vary
"You are president of the school council and are welcoming new students to your school. Write a presentation that lists the different ways students can get involved in their school."
A. Narrative B. Explanatory C. Argumentative
Explanatory
Fix the grammar.
The window should of been closed last night.
The window should have been closed last night.