Multiple Choice
Should you read the questions before or after reading the passages?
Before
Which part of the Quote Burger requires the most writing?
What score is Martin asking that you score (at least)?
8
TRUE or FALSE: Answer the questions you know first.
TRUE
What are two things you must cite in your paragraphs?
How many paragraphs should each of the essays be?
5 paragraphs
If you do not know an answer, what should you do?
a. Guess an answer
b. Flag it for Review and come back to it
c. Instantly guess C
d. Cheat off of your neighbor
b. Flag it for Review and come back to it
What part of the Quote Burger comes after the Topic Sentence?
Quote Introduction
What should an INFORMATIVE thesis NOT have in it?
Your OPINON
Which of the following is NOT a good test strategy?
a. look over the entire test before you start
b. double check your answers before submitting
c. pace yourself: don't get stuck on any one answer
d. skim through the passages
d. skim through the passages
Give an example of a topic sentence based on this thesis statement:
Schools should ban vaping because it contains harmful enzymes, endorses poor habits and it is highly addictive.
One reason schools should ban vaping is because it contains harmful enzymes.
What are the two ESSENTIAL pieces to an argumentative thesis statement?
Claim/stance & 3 reasons
Example: Animals should be kept in zoos for education, research, and conservation of endangered species.
What is the most important thing to do when answering a multiple choice question?
READ THE QUESTION AND ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Know how many answers you must give. If an answer uses always/never it is likely wrong. Answer the question in your head first.
List the 5 parts of the Quote Burger in order.
Topic Sentence, Introduce Quote, Quote, Citation, Analysis
List 3 things that could make a 7-point essay into a 10-point essay.
Proper citations, citing from multiple passages, clear elaboration of quotes, 5 paragraphs, correct spelling/grammar, etc.