Of the five plot elements, which one is about 75%, or more, of any story?
Rising actions
What type of conjunction is added to the beginning of a phrase to make it dependent?
Subordinating
I have been asked to write a report on the overall strengths and weaknesses of the 6th, 7th, & 8th grade ELA MAP tests. What text structure would I use?
Compare and Contrast
If you had to write a manual, what text structure would you use?
Sequence/Process
If the second sentence of a paragraph is a topic sentence, then what is the first sentence?
Elaboration or Transitional Elaboration
What type of sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and conjunction?
Compound sentence
A _____________________ central idea can be found in the topic sentence.
Stated
There are too many potholes in our city streets. Something needs to be done about it. What text structure would be used to write about this.
Problem/Solution
Explain the elements of a complex sentence in order. (looking for 3 things)
dependent clause, comma, independent clause
What is the turning point of a story called?
Climax
What is a chronological text structure?
A narrative where time passes
TRUE or FALSE. The resolution can include a cliffhanger.
True
In the Five Finger Summary strategy, what word refers to what the protagonist does about the problem?
So
Recite the formula for a proper paragraph?
T, SD, E, SD, E, SD, E, C
Which text structure uses time order?
Chronological
How many sentences are in a basic proper paragraph?
8
What type of sentence is this? As I searched for my car keys, I found my missing sunglasses, and I found $20 in my pocket.
Compound Complex
How many sentences are in a basic proper paragraph?
8
What is the first word in the Five Finger Summary Strategy?
Somebody or Someone
TRUE or FALSE. Writing a complete sentence means just having a capital at the beginning and a punctuation mark at the end.
False.
If you were to share a recipe with a friend, what text structure would you use to write it out?
Sequence/Processing
TRUE OR FALSE You have to make an inference about the central idea when it is implied.
TRUE
What is a cause and effect text structure?
A text with events and their results
TRUE or FALSE. The topic sentence should always be the first sentence of a proper paragraph.
False.
Recite the Five Finger Summarizing strategy for narratives.
Somebody, Wanted, However, So, In the End
The first line of every paragraph should be...
indented
What type of conjunction is used to connect two independent clauses?
Coordinating
In the Five Finger Summary, what term refers to the protagonist's goal?
wanted
Which text structure creates an image?
Spatial Descriptive
In the Five Finger Summary strategy who does the "somebody" refer to?
The protagonist
Chicago teachers are planning to strike because of low pay and power working conditions. What structure would be used in this newpaper article?
Cause and Effect
TRUE OR FALSE. A dependent class can stand on its own.
False
When there is no topic sentence, the central idea is considered what?
Implied
What takes place during the falling actions of a story?
Loose ends are tied up
TRUE or FALSE. Writing a complete sentence means just having a capital at the beginning and a punctuation mark at the end.
False.
The setting and characters are generally introduced in what part of the story?
Exposition
TRUE or FALSE. The way to turn an independent clause into a dependent clause is to add a subordinating conjunction.
True
What text structure would you use to tell how things are alike and different?
Compare/Contrast
TRUE or FALSE. You can have more than one elaboration for each supporting detail in a proper paragraph.
True
Name the FANBOYS.
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What type of sentence has 1 independent clause?
Simple
What type of central idea can be found in the topic sentence?
Stated Central Idea
What term refers to the beginning of every narrative story?
Exposition
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