Wednesday, December 21, 2011
A Christmas Carol Performance Assessment
Students came together this week to present their favorite scene from the drama A Christmas Carol. Students were assessed on their vocal pitch, preparation, blocking/use of space, vocal clarity, diction, how they collaborated with their peers, and audience etiquette. We were all entertained by our peers' performances! Below is a photo of Dawson, Mackenzie, Sierra, Jaydn, and Jack performing Scene 3: Spirit of Christmas Past.
Monday, December 19, 2011
A Christmas Carol Animoto Trailers
Check out Jared, Kenedi, Shelbea, Sergio and Brittney's A Christmas Carol book trailers by clicking on the link below!https://sites.google.com/site/7thgradereadoutofthebox/home/7b-book-trailers
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Fever 1793 Book Trailers
Friday, November 11, 2011
Fever 1793 Vocabulary Review
Click on the link below to review for the vocabulary portion of your novel test with this electronic flashcard set.
http://quizlet.com/_4pwwj
http://quizlet.com/_4pwwj
Fever 1793 Bonus Question
Historical-fiction novels are the best of both worlds. An author creates an imaginative story with original/made-up characters but also includes some interesting historical facts and events letting the reader learn about the world's history without much effort! The novel we just finished in class takes place in the late 18th Century in Philadelphia. If you could go back in time and live during any era/time period/decade etc. besides present time, where and when would you want to live and why? Please give at least three reasons as to why you have chosen this time period as your favorite and explain your opinion in at least three complete sentences. If you accurately follow the directions, you will receive 5 bonus points that will be applied to your Fever 1793 novel test.
Please put your first name only at the end of your response so I can give you credit, but you can still maintain your privacy. You have until 3:30 PM on Thursday, November 17th to take advantage of this opportunity.
Oscar's Brothers in Arms Book Trailer
Click on this link to watch Oscar's book trailer about the novel Brothers in Arms, a book from the Bluford High Series.http://animoto.com/play/GMi6Y1fd9LiNTBwfDsm8dQ
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Fever 1793 Pre-Read Scavenger Hunt
Click on each link to fill out your Scavenger Hunt Sheet. Your answers can be turned in by the end of the week (Friday) for credit. Make sure to thoroughly read the information on each website to correctly answer the questions.
Happy reading about this intriguing event in U.S. History!
Question #1:
Question #2:
Question #3:
Question #4:
Question #5:
Question #6:
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Experimenting with Similes
While reading the nonfiction selection "Exploring the Titanic," 7B English students created their own similes. The Titanic is compared to a floating layer cake due to the divisions of socio-economic status throughout the ship's accommodations. Here is a sample of similes our 7th graders created about their own lives:
"Love is as hard to find as what to wear in the morning." -Josey
"Life is like skipping stones; you never know when it's going to bounce back." -Corbin
"Life is like wrestling; when you get taken down you have the choice to get back up." -Dawson
"Life is like swimming; make a big splash!" -Ashton
"Life is like baseball; you'll never get a hit if you don't swing." -Sam
"Teachers are like volleyball; you normally have three chances." -Haylie
"Hot dog buns are like friends; they always stick together." -Nick
"Moms are like octopuses; they are always busy." -Alex
"People's words aren't as hurtful as their actions; don't let comments bring you down." -Enrique P.
"Life is like soccer; everyone has a goal." -Luis
"Friendship is like a flower. When you water it, it grows, but when you forget about it, it dies."
-Delaney G.
"Books are like friends. You must be attentive to get the best end reaction." -Ally
"Love is as hard to find as what to wear in the morning." -Josey
"Life is like skipping stones; you never know when it's going to bounce back." -Corbin
"Life is like wrestling; when you get taken down you have the choice to get back up." -Dawson
"Life is like swimming; make a big splash!" -Ashton
"Life is like baseball; you'll never get a hit if you don't swing." -Sam
"Teachers are like volleyball; you normally have three chances." -Haylie
"Hot dog buns are like friends; they always stick together." -Nick
"Moms are like octopuses; they are always busy." -Alex
"People's words aren't as hurtful as their actions; don't let comments bring you down." -Enrique P.
"Life is like soccer; everyone has a goal." -Luis
"Friendship is like a flower. When you water it, it grows, but when you forget about it, it dies."
-Delaney G.
"Books are like friends. You must be attentive to get the best end reaction." -Ally
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Science Day Haiku's
"Sneak Attack" by Kenedi
The worm is just sitting there
I see a sly fish
He just stole the worm! Again...
"Turkey" by Michelle
Turkeys are the best of all
especially when
you are going to eat them
"Outdoor Day" by Brayton
fury animals are really
cool because most
live by the coolest waters
"Nebraska Mammals" by Hannah
Nebraskan mammals have soft
fur; their paws are all
different shapes and sizes
"Eww" by Emily
Eww, this is really
gross! The worms keep getting my
hands a gutty mess.
"fun fishing" by Pehrson
My first fish was hooked in the
eye so I yanked it
out so it bled until it died
"A fishing pole" by Jeremy
The fishing pole is easy,
reel it in, then cast,
if the bobber goes down, REEL!
"Amazing to creepy!" by Andrea
Amazing day at a lake
A fish spoke to me
After that I was creeped out!
"Being Outdoors" by Luis
My day was an awesome day.
I touched mink fur.
I took a water sample.
"Two Fish Broke Pole Grrr" by Ally
Today I got a broke pole
Aggravating fun
I only caught two fish grrr
Monday, August 8, 2011
English 7B Course Syllabus
English 7 Syllabus
Teacher: Mrs. Enos
Team Website: http://team7bwebpage.blogspot.com
Classroom Website: http://enosenglish7.blogspot.com
School E-mail: Laura.Enos@fpsmail.org
Room: SW 305
Welcome to English 7! This course offers you the opportunity to grow as a writer, reader and analyzer. Whether you feel reading great literature or improving in your writing skills is important to you or not, hopefully by the end of the year you will see how applicable the issues we cover in class are connected to the topics that you will be faced with beyond this classroom experience. Remember, we aren’t all starting at the same place—our strengths and weaknesses are as varied as our personalities. Each of us can improve this year if we work together to build a strong classroom community.
Materials: A notebook or binder with paper for brainstorming, in-class activities,
homework and background notes, a folder to store your writing assignments
(don’t throw them away until the end of each semester), and writing utensils.
Optional: a flash drive (only if you plan to work on your writing both here at
school and at home, not a requirement
Agenda:
Writing Assignments: This will entail journaling, writing reflections,
formulating discussion questions, brainstorming, outlining, and essay writing. A
variety of genres (descriptive, narrative, research-based, persuasive, drama and
poetry)will be covered with a strong emphasis on descriptive writing to prepare
you for next year’s State-Wide 8th Grade Writing Assessment.
Reading: We will examine a variety of authors and a variety of literary genres:
novels, fictional short stories (including realistic-fiction, myths, legends, folktales), poetry, non-fiction, and drama.
Novel schedule:
-1st quarter = Fiction Choice Reading Book & Presentation
-2nd quarter = Class Novel: Fever 1793 (Historical-Fiction)
-3rd quarter = Nonfiction Choice Reading Book & Presentation
-4th quarter = Class Novel: Touching Spirit Bear (Adventure)
Quizzes: Vocabulary, reading, and grammar quizzes will be given periodically with the purpose of holding you accountable for keeping up with reading assignments and checking your comprehension and understanding of the information being learned in class.
Tests/Exams: Tests will be given at the completion of each novel or unit. There
will always be an in-class review and study guide given prior to the test.
Homework Policy Philosophy:
- developed by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (2005) found on http:// www.netc.org/focus/strategies/home.php
• Homework provides time outside of the classroom for students to practice and deepen their understanding of the content being presented in class.
o Homework is meant to be set at an appropriate level based on a student’s prior knowledge or level of exposure to specific content.
• Regardless of student ability or prior coursework, the amount of time students actively and attentively devote to homework increases their achievement.(Keith & Cool, 1992)
• Feedback will be given along with a grade for all turned in homework assignments. I make an effort for assigned homework to not be “busywork” but to possess quality/purpose in your child’s learning experience.
• Parent Involvement:
o Parents should set regular time frames, a place to focus, and clear expectations for where and when their children will work on homework.
o Encourage the following skills with your child throughout the school year: responsibility, confidence, persistence, goal-setting, and planning.
Facilitate homework completion, not teach content
o Encouraging healthy study habits supports learning. Not only will your child see and feel the reward for his/her efforts, but they will grow in their ability to effectively handle areas of difficulty (Bempechat 2004).
Grading: assignment grades are based on total points—every assignment counts
• A = 100% - 93%
• B = 92% - 86%
• C = 85% -78%
• D = 77% -70%
• F = 69% - Below
• You will receive two days for every one day missed of class to make up any homework that was given/assigned the day of your absence.
Late Homework: If your homework is not completed at the time it is due, you may turn it in the next day at the beginning of class, completed, for a maximum score or 80% (C). If the assignment is turned in more than one day late, but completed, before the end of the unit, then the student can earn up to a 70% (D-/passing). A student can turn in completed-late work up until the end of the quarter, but if we have moved on to a new unit, the highest grade that can be earned at this point is a 50%/half credit.
Extra Credit:
• Bonus point opportunities will be given before most quizzes and tests on review days. This may come in the form of an online discussion question (in such a case, lab time would be provided for the students to completed this task if he/she so wishes) or through an in-class review activity.
• If there are events at the school/community that are English-related, then extra credit towards your final grade will be developed as both an opportunity for continued learning and a way to improve your grade in class.
• There cannot be any missing homework in the grade book in order to receive extra credit points.
Procedures/Rules:
• Tardiness: If you arrive late to class, you must have a legitimate pass from a FMS staff member.
• Etiquette: It is important that all students treat one another with kindness and respect. The Student Handbook clearly defines the four levels of misconduct and corresponding disciplinary actions. The rules of the Student Handbook will be enforced at all times in this classroom. Lunch detentions will be administered if there is continued misbehaving after the first time a minor offense was addressed. Please respect the learning environment to avoid any such consequence. If the misbehaviors continue both the counseling department and parental units will be contacted in order to best address the issue.
Leaving the Room: Restroom and water breaks should be taken care of during the passing period or after initial instruction. I will make exceptions if you have special needs or are not feeling well, but please let me know at the start of class or ask for a pass. I’m looking forward to an exciting 7th grade year!
Overall: Practice good listening skills, fully participate, and most importantly—HAVE FUN!
____________________________ _____________________________
Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
Teacher: Mrs. Enos
Team Website: http://team7bwebpage.blogspot.com
Classroom Website: http://enosenglish7.blogspot.com
School E-mail: Laura.Enos@fpsmail.org
Room: SW 305
Welcome to English 7! This course offers you the opportunity to grow as a writer, reader and analyzer. Whether you feel reading great literature or improving in your writing skills is important to you or not, hopefully by the end of the year you will see how applicable the issues we cover in class are connected to the topics that you will be faced with beyond this classroom experience. Remember, we aren’t all starting at the same place—our strengths and weaknesses are as varied as our personalities. Each of us can improve this year if we work together to build a strong classroom community.
Materials: A notebook or binder with paper for brainstorming, in-class activities,
homework and background notes, a folder to store your writing assignments
(don’t throw them away until the end of each semester), and writing utensils.
Optional: a flash drive (only if you plan to work on your writing both here at
school and at home, not a requirement
Agenda:
Writing Assignments: This will entail journaling, writing reflections,
formulating discussion questions, brainstorming, outlining, and essay writing. A
variety of genres (descriptive, narrative, research-based, persuasive, drama and
poetry)will be covered with a strong emphasis on descriptive writing to prepare
you for next year’s State-Wide 8th Grade Writing Assessment.
Reading: We will examine a variety of authors and a variety of literary genres:
novels, fictional short stories (including realistic-fiction, myths, legends, folktales), poetry, non-fiction, and drama.
Novel schedule:
-1st quarter = Fiction Choice Reading Book & Presentation
-2nd quarter = Class Novel: Fever 1793 (Historical-Fiction)
-3rd quarter = Nonfiction Choice Reading Book & Presentation
-4th quarter = Class Novel: Touching Spirit Bear (Adventure)
Quizzes: Vocabulary, reading, and grammar quizzes will be given periodically with the purpose of holding you accountable for keeping up with reading assignments and checking your comprehension and understanding of the information being learned in class.
Tests/Exams: Tests will be given at the completion of each novel or unit. There
will always be an in-class review and study guide given prior to the test.
Homework Policy Philosophy:
- developed by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (2005) found on http:// www.netc.org/focus/strategies/home.php
• Homework provides time outside of the classroom for students to practice and deepen their understanding of the content being presented in class.
o Homework is meant to be set at an appropriate level based on a student’s prior knowledge or level of exposure to specific content.
• Regardless of student ability or prior coursework, the amount of time students actively and attentively devote to homework increases their achievement.(Keith & Cool, 1992)
• Feedback will be given along with a grade for all turned in homework assignments. I make an effort for assigned homework to not be “busywork” but to possess quality/purpose in your child’s learning experience.
• Parent Involvement:
o Parents should set regular time frames, a place to focus, and clear expectations for where and when their children will work on homework.
o Encourage the following skills with your child throughout the school year: responsibility, confidence, persistence, goal-setting, and planning.
Facilitate homework completion, not teach content
o Encouraging healthy study habits supports learning. Not only will your child see and feel the reward for his/her efforts, but they will grow in their ability to effectively handle areas of difficulty (Bempechat 2004).
Grading: assignment grades are based on total points—every assignment counts
• A = 100% - 93%
• B = 92% - 86%
• C = 85% -78%
• D = 77% -70%
• F = 69% - Below
• You will receive two days for every one day missed of class to make up any homework that was given/assigned the day of your absence.
Late Homework: If your homework is not completed at the time it is due, you may turn it in the next day at the beginning of class, completed, for a maximum score or 80% (C). If the assignment is turned in more than one day late, but completed, before the end of the unit, then the student can earn up to a 70% (D-/passing). A student can turn in completed-late work up until the end of the quarter, but if we have moved on to a new unit, the highest grade that can be earned at this point is a 50%/half credit.
Extra Credit:
• Bonus point opportunities will be given before most quizzes and tests on review days. This may come in the form of an online discussion question (in such a case, lab time would be provided for the students to completed this task if he/she so wishes) or through an in-class review activity.
• If there are events at the school/community that are English-related, then extra credit towards your final grade will be developed as both an opportunity for continued learning and a way to improve your grade in class.
• There cannot be any missing homework in the grade book in order to receive extra credit points.
Procedures/Rules:
• Tardiness: If you arrive late to class, you must have a legitimate pass from a FMS staff member.
• Etiquette: It is important that all students treat one another with kindness and respect. The Student Handbook clearly defines the four levels of misconduct and corresponding disciplinary actions. The rules of the Student Handbook will be enforced at all times in this classroom. Lunch detentions will be administered if there is continued misbehaving after the first time a minor offense was addressed. Please respect the learning environment to avoid any such consequence. If the misbehaviors continue both the counseling department and parental units will be contacted in order to best address the issue.
Leaving the Room: Restroom and water breaks should be taken care of during the passing period or after initial instruction. I will make exceptions if you have special needs or are not feeling well, but please let me know at the start of class or ask for a pass. I’m looking forward to an exciting 7th grade year!
Overall: Practice good listening skills, fully participate, and most importantly—HAVE FUN!
____________________________ _____________________________
Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Bonus Online Discussion
Give your opinion! Participate in this online discussion by Friday, May 6th to earn three bonus points on your upcoming Touching Spirit Bear or Petey novel test. Please make sure you complete all of the following in order to receive the bonus points!
1). You must answer one of the following questions using complete sentences (at least three sentences or more in order to clearly elaborate on your thoughts.
2). You must put your first name at the end of your discussion (leave off your last name, but put the first letter of your last initial if there's more than one classmate that also shares the same first name as you) so I know who to give credit to.
3). Make sure to read the entries posted before you so you do not post a repeat/identical entry. You need to write with originality.
4). Be specific and detailed in your response
Questions (You Choose to either answer Set #1 or Set #2):
1. What was your reaction to the movie Soul Surfer (loved it? not your type of film? how many stars would you give it? thumbs up or thumbs down?) What was the most memorable scene or the scene that had the biggest impact on you and why? What would you say is the overall theme of this story? Were you impressed with the acting abilities of the actors in the film? Why or why not?
2. Out of the three novels we read as a whole class (Go Big Or Go Home, Fever 1793, or Touching Spirit Bear) which one was your favorite and why? What was the most memorable scene from your favorite novel and why? What is a novel you would recommend to your classmates that you read outside of class? What makes this particular novel a great read?
1). You must answer one of the following questions using complete sentences (at least three sentences or more in order to clearly elaborate on your thoughts.
2). You must put your first name at the end of your discussion (leave off your last name, but put the first letter of your last initial if there's more than one classmate that also shares the same first name as you) so I know who to give credit to.
3). Make sure to read the entries posted before you so you do not post a repeat/identical entry. You need to write with originality.
4). Be specific and detailed in your response
Questions (You Choose to either answer Set #1 or Set #2):
1. What was your reaction to the movie Soul Surfer (loved it? not your type of film? how many stars would you give it? thumbs up or thumbs down?) What was the most memorable scene or the scene that had the biggest impact on you and why? What would you say is the overall theme of this story? Were you impressed with the acting abilities of the actors in the film? Why or why not?
2. Out of the three novels we read as a whole class (Go Big Or Go Home, Fever 1793, or Touching Spirit Bear) which one was your favorite and why? What was the most memorable scene from your favorite novel and why? What is a novel you would recommend to your classmates that you read outside of class? What makes this particular novel a great read?
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Click here to review Touching Spirit Bear Vocabulary!
Quizlet Flashcards! Ten out of the 20 words need to be learned by Monday's (April 18th) quiz. You will be tested on all 20 words on your novel test (Friday, May 6th)!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Click here to vote for your favorite Golden Sower Nominee
Have you read at least four of this year's Golden Sowers? Then you can vote for your favorite by April 14th.
Here are this year's nominees:
Chains
Home of the Brave
The Boy Who Dared
Peeled
A Thousand Never Evers
The Hunger Games
Go Big or Go Home
Steel Trapp: The Challenge
Artichoke's Heart
Fakie
Here are this year's nominees:
Chains
Home of the Brave
The Boy Who Dared
Peeled
A Thousand Never Evers
The Hunger Games
Go Big or Go Home
Steel Trapp: The Challenge
Artichoke's Heart
Fakie
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Soul Surfer: Click here to check out the movie's offical webpage!
From the Publisher
The amazing story of the thirteen-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack but never lost her faith -- and of her triumphant return to competitive surfing.
They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the tremendous passion that drives her to surf? How else could one explain that nothing -- not even the loss of her arm in a horrific shark attack -- could come between her and the waves?
That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii -- a glorious part of the world, where it's hard to deny the divine -- Bethany responded to the shark's stealth attack with the calm of a girl with God on her side. Pushing pain and panic aside, she immediately began to paddle with one arm, focusing on a single thought: "Get to the beach...." Rushed to the hospital, where her father, Tom Hamilton, was about to undergo knee surgery, Bethany found herself taking his spot in the O.R. It's the kind of coincidence that isn't mere coincidence to the Hamilton family, a clan whose motto could easily be "the family that surfs and prays together stays together." To them it was a sign someone had a greater plan than the one they'd been working on themselves -- which had been to scrape together whatever resources they could to help Bethany rise to the top of her sport. When the first thing Bethany wanted to know after surgery was "When can I surf again?" it became clear that her unfaltering spirit and determination were part of a greater story -- a tale of courage and faith that this modest and soft-spoken girl would come to share with the world.
Hamilton, Bethany. Soul Surfer. New York: Simon & Schuster. 2006.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Research Mini-Lessons (Click Here to complete the experience)
Mrs. Woods, you're talented librarian, has created these great mini-lessons on important lessons in research!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Click here to view Cameron's webpage on Pegasus Bridge.
Click here to see Nick's webpage on Ghost Wars.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Click here to check out Emily E.'s webpage on the memoir "Emily".
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Click here to get a closer look at Jon's website on the book "Mutants and Monsters".
Click here to check out Kia's webpage presentation!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Poetry Unit Review (Test on Friday, March 18th): Click Here To Review!
Your poetry unit figurative language notes are a great resource to review for Friday's assessment. Here are some online flashcards to also help with studying for Friday's unit test.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
NeSA Reading Test Home Preparation
*The NeSA Reading Test will be Tuesday, April 26th & Wednesday, April 27th (the week after Spring Break)1). Go to the following web address: www.linkstolearning.com
2). Type in the following in the pop-up window:
User Name: usa9976
Password: preview
3). Choose “Nebraska” on the map.
4). Click on “Nebraska State Assessment”
5). Click on “Grade 7”
6). Click on “Reading”
7). You can then click on any one of the 20 practice tests’ links.
8). Try out the test and see how you do. There are around 5-7 questions per test.
9). The tests are case sensitive. You can type in your name, a parent’s email or you can type in my school email address and I can print off the score for your child after he/she is done taking the practice exam. My school email is: Laura.Enos@fpsmail.org
This preview will expire on 03/15/11
***The interactive test component uses NeSA aligned quizzes that are graded online, providing correct answers, explanations and web resources for each question.***
* If you do not have internet access at home, your child can take the tests during their Study Hall time.
*The NeSA Reading Test will be Tuesday, April 26th & Wednesday, April 27th (the week after Spring Break)
2). Type in the following in the pop-up window:
User Name: usa9976
Password: preview
3). Choose “Nebraska” on the map.
4). Click on “Nebraska State Assessment”
5). Click on “Grade 7”
6). Click on “Reading”
7). You can then click on any one of the 20 practice tests’ links.
8). Try out the test and see how you do. There are around 5-7 questions per test.
9). The tests are case sensitive. You can type in your name, a parent’s email or you can type in my school email address and I can print off the score for your child after he/she is done taking the practice exam. My school email is: Laura.Enos@fpsmail.org
This preview will expire on 03/15/11
***The interactive test component uses NeSA aligned quizzes that are graded online, providing correct answers, explanations and web resources for each question.***
* If you do not have internet access at home, your child can take the tests during their Study Hall time.
*The NeSA Reading Test will be Tuesday, April 26th & Wednesday, April 27th (the week after Spring Break)
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Poetry Unit Terms to Know
• Recognizing Figurative Language
o The opposite of literal language is figurative language. Figurative language is language that means more than what it says on the surface.
o It usually gives us a feeling about its subject.
o Poets use figurative language almost as frequently as literal language. When you read poetry, you must be conscious of the difference. Otherwise, a poem may make no sense at all.
• Literal language is language that means exactly what is said. Most of the time, we use literal language in our daily conversations.
• What is figurative language?
o Whenever you describe something by comparing it with something else, you are using figurative language.
• Imagery
• Language that appeals to the senses. Descriptions of peopleor objects stated in terms of our senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell).
• Simile
o A figure of speech which involves a direct comparison between two unlike things, usually with the words “like” or “as”.
Examples: The muscles on his brawny arms are strong as iron bands.
People are like music, all you have to do is listen.
• Metaphor
o A figure of speech which involves an implied comparison between two relatively unlike things using a form of be. The comparison is not announced by “like” or “as”, but instead uses “is” or “are”
o Example: The road is a ribbon wrapping through the dessert.
• Alliteration
• Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or withinwords.
Example: She was wide-eyed and wondering while she waited for Walter to waken.
• Personification
• A figure of speech which gives the qualities of a personto an animal, an object, or an idea.
Example: “The wind yells while blowing.”
***The wind cannot yell. Only a living thing can yell.***
• Onomatopoeia
o The use of words that mimic sounds.
Example: The firecracker made a loud ka-boom!
• Hyperbole
o An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point.
Example: She’s explained it to me on several million occasions.
• Idioms
o An idiom or idiomatic expression refers to a construction or expression in one language that cannot be matched or directly translatedword-for-word in another language.
o Example: "She has a bee in her bonnet," meaning "she is obsessed," cannot be literally translated into another language word for word.
o The opposite of literal language is figurative language. Figurative language is language that means more than what it says on the surface.
o It usually gives us a feeling about its subject.
o Poets use figurative language almost as frequently as literal language. When you read poetry, you must be conscious of the difference. Otherwise, a poem may make no sense at all.
• Literal language is language that means exactly what is said. Most of the time, we use literal language in our daily conversations.
• What is figurative language?
o Whenever you describe something by comparing it with something else, you are using figurative language.
• Imagery
• Language that appeals to the senses. Descriptions of peopleor objects stated in terms of our senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell).
• Simile
o A figure of speech which involves a direct comparison between two unlike things, usually with the words “like” or “as”.
Examples: The muscles on his brawny arms are strong as iron bands.
People are like music, all you have to do is listen.
• Metaphor
o A figure of speech which involves an implied comparison between two relatively unlike things using a form of be. The comparison is not announced by “like” or “as”, but instead uses “is” or “are”
o Example: The road is a ribbon wrapping through the dessert.
• Alliteration
• Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or withinwords.
Example: She was wide-eyed and wondering while she waited for Walter to waken.
• Personification
• A figure of speech which gives the qualities of a personto an animal, an object, or an idea.
Example: “The wind yells while blowing.”
***The wind cannot yell. Only a living thing can yell.***
• Onomatopoeia
o The use of words that mimic sounds.
Example: The firecracker made a loud ka-boom!
• Hyperbole
o An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point.
Example: She’s explained it to me on several million occasions.
• Idioms
o An idiom or idiomatic expression refers to a construction or expression in one language that cannot be matched or directly translatedword-for-word in another language.
o Example: "She has a bee in her bonnet," meaning "she is obsessed," cannot be literally translated into another language word for word.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Fall CRT Terms to Know:)
Make sure your CRT Fall Study Guide is complete. You will turn your Study Guide in the day of your exam for a homework grade. Here are the "Terms to Know" for your exam on Wednesday, January 12th & Thursday, January 13th.
Simile
When you compare two different nouns (persons, places or things) with "like" or "as" to find a similarity.
Example: Hockey is like reading; you get into it and then you never
want to stop.
Ideas
A clear topic statement, focused content/examples packed with details
Voice
Writing that is active and engaging for the reader; the author’s personality comes out in the writing.
Word Choice
Choosing the right vocabulary to convey a message, idea, or feeling
Sentence Fluency
Sentences are clear, concise, and various lengths
Organization
The order makes sense, including strong transitions words and a clear beginning, middle, and ending
Conventions
Proper usage of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Fiction
Stories that are made up by
the author or are not true.
Nonfiction
Stories that are true,
are about real things, people,
events, and places from beginning to end.
Drama
A theatrical play
Genre
The type of category a piece of writing falls under.
Theme
The main point of a story or the major idea found in a piece of literature.
Mood
A feeling a story conveys to the reader.
Composition
A short essay
Introduction
Begins an essay by setting up what the paper will be about
Body
Where the writer includes the main ideas and examples in the essay
Conclusion
Reviewing and wrapping up one’s ideas in an essay
Copyright
The date a piece of writing is published.
Author’s Purpose
The reason why an author writes a certain piece.
Entertain
The type of purpose that is meant to amuse/engage the reader.
Inform
The type of purpose that is meant to give as much important information as possible.
Persuade
The type of purpose that hopes to convince the reader to agree with the writer’s opinions.
Point-of-View
The perspective (seen through a certain set of eyes) of the piece.
First-person
Told from the perspective of a specific character (“I”, “me”, “we”, “us”)
Third-person
Told from the perspective of a nonspecific character/an outsider looking in (“They”, “Them”, a specific person’s name)
Second-person
Told from a direct perspective, straight to the reader (“you”).
Simile
When you compare two different nouns (persons, places or things) with "like" or "as" to find a similarity.
Example: Hockey is like reading; you get into it and then you never
want to stop.
Ideas
A clear topic statement, focused content/examples packed with details
Voice
Writing that is active and engaging for the reader; the author’s personality comes out in the writing.
Word Choice
Choosing the right vocabulary to convey a message, idea, or feeling
Sentence Fluency
Sentences are clear, concise, and various lengths
Organization
The order makes sense, including strong transitions words and a clear beginning, middle, and ending
Conventions
Proper usage of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Fiction
Stories that are made up by
the author or are not true.
Nonfiction
Stories that are true,
are about real things, people,
events, and places from beginning to end.
Drama
A theatrical play
Genre
The type of category a piece of writing falls under.
Theme
The main point of a story or the major idea found in a piece of literature.
Mood
A feeling a story conveys to the reader.
Composition
A short essay
Introduction
Begins an essay by setting up what the paper will be about
Body
Where the writer includes the main ideas and examples in the essay
Conclusion
Reviewing and wrapping up one’s ideas in an essay
Copyright
The date a piece of writing is published.
Author’s Purpose
The reason why an author writes a certain piece.
Entertain
The type of purpose that is meant to amuse/engage the reader.
Inform
The type of purpose that is meant to give as much important information as possible.
Persuade
The type of purpose that hopes to convince the reader to agree with the writer’s opinions.
Point-of-View
The perspective (seen through a certain set of eyes) of the piece.
First-person
Told from the perspective of a specific character (“I”, “me”, “we”, “us”)
Third-person
Told from the perspective of a nonspecific character/an outsider looking in (“They”, “Them”, a specific person’s name)
Second-person
Told from a direct perspective, straight to the reader (“you”).
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