Grade 7 LA Exam

• Synonyms are words or phrases that have the same or similar meanings to other words, like big and large
• Antonyms are words or phrases with opposite meanings from other words, such as left and right
• Homophones are two or more words pronounced the same but spelled differently with different meanings, like their, they’re, and there
• Contractions are words that combine two other words using an apostrophe, for example, don’t or can’t
• Denotation refers to the literal, primary, or actual definition of a word or phrase, like rose being a shrub flower that grows in the spring
• Connotation is the emotional definition or feeling of a word or phrase, for example, rose can evoke feelings of love, respect, and care
• Adding detail to writing helps to add more meaning, keep readers engaged, and paint a vivid picture
• Run-on sentences are pieces of text that are written as too long, often formed when two sentences are combined without proper punctuation or transition words
• Transition or linking words are used between paragraphs or sections of a text to show the relationship between the two pieces
• Paragraphs are 5-12 sentence pieces of text that usually focus on a specific topic or theme, with the acronym "ISTP" - Indent, Starter, Topic, Spelling/Grammar
• In writing biographies, the introduction outlines what readers can expect, and methods like Now and Then, Facts and Stats, One-Liner, or Combo/Choice can be used to create an engaging start
• Biographies typically include paragraphs that cover the subject's childhood, breakthrough or success, and end with details about their current status or legacy
• Actual vs. Factual information is crucial in writing biographies to provide real facts about the subject and unique experiences that make the story captivating
• Conflict in literature can be internal, relating to personal problems, or external, involving conflicts outside the character that affect others
• Era meaning refers to special, important, or well-known events like WWI, WWII, or the Great Depression
• Informational text is nonfiction text used to inform readers about specific topics, featuring elements like real information, pictures, and transition words
• Media literacy involves understanding target audiences, social media influence, trends, incentives, and consumer habits in marketing and advertising
• The Now and Then method gives a peek of the subject's current state/life and how readers will read the biography and reach THAT point
• the Facts and Stats method is a technique that involves gathering facts and statistics about the topic; keeping the reader informed and engaged
• the one-liner method uses a famous quote, big statement, or large even to hook the audience into the biography
• the combo/choic method combines multiple methods to create an interesting and informative introduction