ELA Class Review Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to the ELA class discussions and assignments.

Exemplar Essay Review Assignment

An assignment focused on reviewing and preparing an essay by breaking down the prompt and outlining ideas.

Thesis Statement

A sentence that states the main idea or claim about the essay and is typically found at the end of the introduction.

Opening Paragraph

The first paragraph of an essay that introduces the topic and presents the thesis statement.

Body Paragraphs

Sections of an essay where supporting details and arguments are elaborated.

Outline

A structured plan for an essay that organizes the main points and supporting details.

Prompt Breakdown

The process of analyzing an essay prompt to understand the requirements and questions being asked.

Warm Up Activity

A brief task or exercise used at the beginning of a class to engage students and prepare them for learning.

Movie Genre

A category of films that share similar themes, styles, or subjects.

Silent Work

A period during class where students are expected to work quietly without talking.

Planning Document

A tool used to outline and organize ideas for writing an essay.