RST
What does RST stand for?
Research Simulation Task
What does LAT stand for?
Literary Analysis Task
What does NWT stand for?
Narrative Writing Task
What is a “claim”?
Your main idea or answer to the prompt
“This story is about stuff that happens.”
What’s missing?
A clear summary with a claim
How many sources are usually included in an RST?
Usually 2-3 sources
What must you ALWAYS include in your introduction?
Title + author + claim
What point of view is often used in NWT?
First person or third person
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain
According to the text,“The character is brave. He ran into the fire.’”
What’s missing?
Explanation: Such as people know that fire is dangerous and can kill, so when the character ran into the fire, he/she was being courageous and...
What must you do with ALL sources in your writing?
One must name the source and provide a quote for evidence
What are you analyzing in LAT?
Story elements (character, theme, point of view, etc.)
Name FOUR or FIVE things that make a narrative interesting?
Dialogue, description, action, thoughts, feelings
What should a conclusion do?
Restate the main idea and wrap up the writing
In conclusion, that is what happened in the story. The evidence proves it.
The conclusion is not specific- it's too vague.
What are the 3 main parts of an RST essay?
Introduction, body paragraphs (with evidence from sources), conclusion
What must follow EVERY piece of evidence?
Explanation of how it supports your idea
What must stay consistent throughout the narrative?
Point of view
What are transitions used for?
To connect ideas and improve flow
Paragraph includes ONLY summary of events
What’s the problem?
No analysis
What MUST be included in the introduction of an RST essay?
Hook + topic + claim + mention of sources with the author (if given)
What is the MOST important focus of LAT writing?
Analyzing the text, not summarizing it
What are the key parts of a narrative structure?
✅ Beginning, middle, end (with problem & resolution)
What is the difference between evidence and explanation?
What is the difference between evidence and explanation?
The wind howled as I stepped outside, unsure of what would happen next. Startled I mumbled, This does feel right.
What is the error and in what type of writing would this occur?
Missing quotation
Startled I mumbled, "This does feel right."
NWT