Anchor Chart/STAAR Prep

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What are Literary Elements?

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Literary Elements are the pieces that make up a story.

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List the different types of Literary Elements.

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Plot, Events, Setting, Characters.

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When should you make predictions in a story?

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Before, During, and after reading.

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What is important during the writing portion of a test?

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Answer the prompt correctly, Cite Evidence, Restate the Question.

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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To Persuade, Inform, or Entertain.

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Define 'Plot'.

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The sequence of events in a story.

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What are 'Characters' in a story?

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The individuals who participate in the action of a story.

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What does 'Setting' refer to?

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The time and place where a story occurs.

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What is meant by 'Citing Evidence'?

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Providing specific examples from the text to support your answer.

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What does it mean to 'Restate the Question'?

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To rephrase the question in your answer to clarify your response.