NYSTCE English Laguage Arts 003

Reading Section

Historical Fiction

Relies on realistic settings and characters from an earlier time to tell new stories.

Satire

Is any literary text that uses critical humor to reveal vice and foolishness in individuals and institutions. What is its purpose??

Sonnet

Is a lyrical poem composed of 14 lines, usually written in iambic pentameter.

Haiku

Is a short poem format that consists of three lines and seventeen syllables. 5-7-5 between each line

Villianelle

Is usually 19 lines long; it has five stanzas, each with three lines, and a final stanza of four lines. It includes a refrain-two lines that repeat throughout the poem following a specific pattern.

Plot

Students should focus on cause and effect to understand event progression.

Setting of a story

Identify the time, place, and cultural/social norms where the story occurs.

Fiction

Folklore, Fables, Fairy tales, Myths, Legends, Science Fiction, Dystopian fiction, Horror.

Fiction

literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact, though it may be based on a true story or situation.

Direct Instruction

a teaching method where instructors explicitly and systematically present information and guide students through structured, step-by-step learning processes, often using scripted lessons and frequent feedback to ensure understanding.

nonfiction

writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history.

Examples of nonfiction writing.

Essays, Speeches, News Articles, biographies, and autobiography.

Literary and creative nonfiction

Is a mix of expressive and informative writing that tells a true, verifiable, or documented story in a compelling, artistic way.

What is Bloom Taxonomy?

A framework for understanding how humans learn.

What are the 6 levels of the Bloom Taxonomy Framwork?

remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, Creating.

constructivism

As readers become involed with text, they construct meaning trhough an active process of integrating what they are reading with their own reactions, knowledge, beliefs, and ideas.

Canon

A collection of literary words that are considered to be culurally, artistically, or historically significant.

context

refers to both the historical and cultural time a text was written.

conceit

an extended metaphor that draws a comparison between two seemingly disparate objects or ideas, often in a surprising or intricate way. It's a more elaborate form of metaphor, with the comparison developed and explored throughout a work.

stanza

is a grouped set of lines within a poem, typically separated by a space.

metaphysical poem

A 17th century style, it is characterized by intellectual exploration, complex metaphors, and focuses on philosophical and spiritual themes, often using wit and paradox.

historical context

Refers to the time the author was writing; should be able to distinguish from the setting of the story itself.

essential question

Is a thought provoking, open-ended question that promotes inquiry, critical thinking, and deeper understanding of a big ideas or concept, rather thant a simple recal of factors.

realistic fiction

Includes stories that are meant to be relatable for readers.

Ballads

typically explore courage, love, political disputes or military battles. They typically focus on one crucial situation or action that often leads to catastrophe. They are intended to be recited

A stanza with 2 lines is called?

couplet

A stanza with 3 lines is called?

tercet

A stanza with 4 lines is called?

quatrain

A stanza withh 5 lines is called?

Cinquain

stanza

is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

What is a line in poetry?

A line in poetry is a unit that can be separated by punctuation, meter, or rhyme scheme.

poetry

is imaginative, expressive verse writing characterized by rhythm, unified and concentrated thought, imagery, figurative language, and use of patterns.

drama

is expressive writing that tells a story to an audience through the actions and dialogue of characters, which are brought to life by actors who play the roles on stage.

metacognition

The process by which learners use knowledge of the task at hand, knowledge of learning strategies, and knowledge of themselves to plan their learning, monitor their progress towards a learning goal, and then evaluate the outcome.

What should students examine about characters?

Students should examine a character's actions and motivations influenced by their traits and values.

figurative language

uses words in a non-literal way to create a specific effect, often to convey deeper meaning or evoke emotions. It deviates from the standard, literal interpretation of words, relying on figures of speech like similes, metaphors, and personification. 

silioquy

If a monologue is delivered as if there were nobody listening, they are called _______.

monologue

are where (in some plays) actors perform long speeches in which the characters explain their thinking about philisiphical ideas or social issues.

What do authors rely on to describe sets and to give directions to the actors?

Authors rely on dialogue and stage directions.

What are dramatic works?

Dramatic works, or plays, can be written in poetry or prose.