Multiple Choice Strategies
Crossing out answer choices that are not the correct answer is known as
Process of elimination
When writing body paragraphs, we follow this specific format
Argument
Name it Explain it (Context+evidence)
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The two genres we have been closely focusing on this year are
Fiction and nonfiction
The protagonist of the novel is
Kenny
If a question refers to a specific part in the text I should..
Turn back to the text, underline or mark the specific part the question is referring to
In our argument sentences we must always include
Title and author
Answer to the prompt
Some characteristics of fiction texts are
Dialogue
Illustrations
Characters
Setting
Plot
The members of Kenny's family are
Byron, Joetta, Mom and Dad
Marking an answer choice as not relevant (NR), not true (NT), too specific (TS) and too general (TG) is known as
Coding
The thesis is a combination of
The two argument sentences
Some characteristics of nonfiction texts are
Headings/sub-headings
Involve real people, place, events
Based off the How to Survive a Blizzard flashback, Kenny can be described as
Naive and innocent for allowing Byron and Buphead to play tricks on him
After reading the question but before choosing an answer choice, I should jot down
A prediction annotation
The order in which our essay should be written is
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph 2
Conclusion
The annotation strategies we use for fiction texts are
The annotation strategies we use for non-fiction texts are
For fiction we use the 4Cs as well as conflict+resolution= theme
For non-fiction we use OC+SC=AC
In Kenny's perspective, Bryon can be described as
Mean and intimidating yet loving and caring towards Kenny
Provide one example of a fictional novel we have read or are currently reading
Provide an example of a nonfiction text we have read or are currently reading
One Crazy Summer/ The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Answers may vary for nonfiction texts