Multiple Choice
How many passages are in the multiple choice section?
3
How many different texts are you given for the argument prompt?
4 texts
Is the text analysis shorter or longer than the argumentative response?
Shorter (thesis + 2 body paragraphs)
The argument response is 4-5.
What are the three different types of text in the multiple choice section?
Fictional Story, Poem, Non Fiction Text
How many texts do you need to include in your response?
3 texts
Select how a specific writing strategy is used to develop the central idea of a text.
There is a question that is almost always asked in response to every question. What is it?
What word is almost always included in the argument prompt question?
Should
Which of the following could be a central idea?
A. The main character learned about the dangers of lying the hard way.
B. Lying
C. Characterization.
D. Even though it may seem tempting to lie, lying is never the answer.
D.
It's a life lesson!
How many questions are on the multiple choice exam?
24
What do you do in a counterclaim paragraph?
You provide an argument for the opposing side and shut it down.
Which writing strategy should you always use for text analysis and what does it mean?
Diction - word choice
How much time do you have for the multiple choice section?
1 hour
Explain what is wrong with this thesis statement in response to a prompt about whether or not adopting a vegan diet is beneficial.
Adopting a vegan diet is beneficial in some ways but not in other ways.
It does not pick a clear side!
Which of the following SHOULD NOT be in your thesis statement (first sentence) for text analysis?
A. The name of the author of the text
B. A piece of evidence
C. Your writing strategy
D. Your central idea
B.