1. TCAP Review Preparation Continues!
Sixth Grade ELA / Mr. Kelley / Northeast Middle School

2. Mr. Kelley’s Test Rules
Take all backpacks and personal belongings to the designated area against the wall.
Have nothing at or on your desk except for a pencil and our class notes handouts from this week.
I will hand out the tests. Do not pick them up until I say it is OK.
Raise your hand if you have a question.
Read every question closely. Follow directions exactly as written, especially when they say “complete sentences.”
No communication whatsoever with classmates!!
When you finish, bring it to the tray on my desk (the desk next to the screen). You do not need permission to turn in your test.
When you return to your seat, begin reviewing your class notes from this week, in preparation for TCAP.

3. TCAP Preparation WORD CHOICE refers to a writer's selection of words.
The figurative meaning of a word is what it really means.
The connotative meaning of a word is what emotions go along with it.
The exact words that you choose affect tone (attitude of you, the writer).
Allusion to another text is when you indirectly refer to it.

4. TCAP Preparation WORD CHOICE
Here is an example of how Dr. King used an allusion to anther text:

5. TCAP Preparation
WORD CHOICE

6. TCAP Preparation CONTEXT CLUES
can be found in the words and sentences surrounding the unknown word or phrase.
An author often includes hints, or clues, to help the reader expand vocabulary 

7. TCAP Preparation
CONTEXT CLUES

8. TCAP Preparation WORD RELATIONSHIPS
denotation refers to the most basic or specific meaning of a word.
connotation is an idea that is associated with a word. 

9. TCAP Preparation WORD RELATIONSHIPS
An analogy is a phrase that compares one concept to another concept.

10. TCAP Preparation WORD RELATIONSHIPS
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE = language that is used to convey something that is different from the literal dictionary definition of the word.

11. TCAP Preparation MAKING AND SUPPORTING A CLAIM
Claims backed by reasons that are supported by evidence are called arguments.
To win an argument, you first have to make a claim that is more than just an assertion.
You argue your case using claims, reason, and evidence.
CLAIM: I believe that _______________________
Reason #1: ________________________________
Reason #2: ________________________________
Reason #3: ________________________________
CONCLUSION: ______________________________

12. TCAP Preparation
MAKING AND SUPPORTING A CLAIM

13. TCAP Preparation ESSAYS
Develop the five sentences into five paragraphs.
Each paragraph is 3 – 5 sentences.
The most important sentence is called the thesis statement. It states the entire essay in one sentence.

14. TCAP Preparation NARRATIVES A narrative is a story or a play.
It is told by a narrator.
It has a plot, characters, and setting.

15. IN CONCLUSION…
The Friday Song!