2014-2015

BELL RINGERS

Quote Analysis

First, copy the quote onto your paper. Then, write complete sentences to explain

what the quote means, explain why the quote is important, choose a literary term

that fits the quote and explain why/how the quote is an example of the literary term

you have chosen.

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PSAT/SAT Vocabulary

The Frayer Model is a visual organizer that helps students understand key words and concepts.

The Frayer Model is a chart with four sections which can hold a definition, some characteristics/facts, examples and non-examples of the word/concept.

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word

Definition: in your own words

Make your own sentence

Picture

Synonyms/Antonyms

Journal writing allows you to express your thoughts, feelings, and observations about a variety

of topics. You may write whatever you want in response to

the journal topic.

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Analyzing Visuals To analyze a visual, you are going to use a strategy called

SOAPS – T – TONE. As you review the visual, you will provide answers to the following

S – Subject

O – Occasion (time & place)

A – Audience (the readers to whom this is directed)

P – Purpose (the reason)

S – Speaker (the voice telling the story)

T – Techniques (color, balance, grouping, focus, etc…)

Tone – Tone (the attitude of the author)

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Editing

On editing days I will provide you with a paragraph with at least ten

built-in errors of basic spelling, grammar, punctuation, or

capitalization. It is your job to write the words correctly on your paper, by making the appropriate

corrections.