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Give an example of a theme:
Teacher's choice
As readers, what do we analyze to determine a character's point of view or a character's traits?
AID: action, inner thoughts and dialogue
What is evidence?
Direct quotes or paraphrasing used to support/prove an idea or claim
Define Theme
The message/lesson of a story
Whats the theme?: Timmy chose his best friend as a partner. They talked too much and did not finish the project.
Theme is the lesson you learn from the character's expereience. The theme is "Choose your partners wisely."
What are the dates for the NYS ELA exam?
8th grade- April 22 and 23 6th and 7th grade- April 29 and 30
In multiple choice questions, what is a "distractor"?
An incorrect response that appears to be a correct response.
Whats the theme?: Sarah practiced everyday for 3 hours and went on to the Olympics to win the gold medal.
Theme is the lesson you learn from the character's expereience. The theme is "Hard work pays off."
Another word for "Details" is ________________
Evidence
How much time do you have to complete the exam?
As much time as you need
True or False: The first day of the exam will be all writing.
False. The first day of the exam will be all multiple choice.
Name one strategy that you can use to answer multiple choice questions.
Underline important words; Eliminate all wrong answers first; Go back to the text; Answer the question without looking at the answer choices.
The perspective from which the story is being told:
Point of View
To use words around an unknown words to determine it's meaning
Context Clues
What's the first step to reading a text on the exam?
Activate prior knowledge by examining text features and Read the DIRECTIONS!
To add notes or comments to a text, book, drawing, etc.
Annotate
