CAPE Basics
How many sections are on the CAPE exam?
Three
What should you do FIRST when answering a question?
Read the question carefully
What is the acronym that we use to summarize text, and what does each letter stand for?
What is...
Somebody
Wanted
But
Because
So
What should you look at to figure out a word?
Context clues
What Writing structure should you use for short response questions EVERYTIME?
ACES
How long is each section?
90 minutes
What kind of answer should you look to eliminate?
Clearly wrong answers ( Crazy)
The series of events in a story is....
What is plot?
"The cat's furtive movements suggested it was up to no good," what does "furtive" most likely mean?
What is "sneaky or secretive"?
What are the TWO most important parts of a strong body paragraph?
Evidence + Explanation
How will the teacher respond to a student asking a question during the test?
What is " Try your best"
What is a “trap answer”?
An answer that sounds right but is not fully correct
the character who works against the protagonist in the story
what is the Antagonist
Even though the instructions were complicated, Marcus was able to decipher them after reading carefully.
What does the word decipher most nearly mean?
understand
What is the most important sentence in your introduction when you are writing an essay?
Your claim
What score meets expectations?
4
What should you do if you are stuck?
Re-read the question and go back to the text
Identify the figurative language in the following sentence: "The stars danced in the night sky."
What is personification?
What should you always do before picking an answer?
Re-read the sentence
How many paragraphs At Minimum should you be able to write in the 7th grade?
For 100 Extra Points, what should they be?
4
(Introduction)
( Body 1)
( Body 2)
(Conclusion)
What types of texts will you read?
1. Literary,
2. Informational
3. Paired
What makes the BEST answer different from a “kind of right” answer?
It is fully supported by the text
Explain how foreshadowing is used in literature to hint at future events in a story.
Foreshadowing is used in literature to give readers hints or clues about future events, building suspense and anticipation in the story.
The author's pensive expression as she stared out the window hinted at deep thoughts and contemplation. What does "pensive" most likely mean?
What is "thoughtful or reflective"
This paragraph would not earn a high score. Improve it by rewriting ONE sentence to make the explanation stronger.
"Phoenix wants to become a shoemaker. The text says she looks at shoes in the window. This shows she is interested in shoes."
Example:
“What is ‘This shows that Phoenix is determined to become a shoemaker because she continues returning to the shop and studying the shoes carefully.’”