Multiple Choice
The central message means the....
A. Main idea
B. Theme
C. Mood
D. Summary
B. Theme!
What are all of the things you need to include to score a 2 on the HiSET essay?
Claim
2 Reasons
Evidence from text
Counterargument
Transition words
True or False: You can use the prompt of the essay to write your introduction.
True!
What does central idea mean?
The main point of the text, what it's mostly about.
Besides reading the text, name three other things you can read or look at to help you understand what text is about.
Ex: the title, summary at the top of page, images, subheadings, bolded words, etc.
Name two strategies you should do to answer a multiple choice question correctly.
Answers may include:
-Underline key words in the question
-Go back to the text
-Cross out wrong options
-Annotate the text
True or False: You should use words in the question to help you write a full sentence.
True!
What do you need to include in your essay? Name 3 things.
Claim, evidence, analysis, paragraph organization, conclusion, transition words, proper spelling/grammar/punctuation
What is point-of-view? (and no, you can't just say 'perspective.' You need to elaborate!)
How the character or authors sees or feels about a topic.
Nonfiction Review: what are some text features you may see that can help you figure out what an article is about?
Title, images, captions, subheadings.
Try to answer this multiple choice question:
"The boy was bewildered. He couldn't figure out what was happening!"
What is another word for 'bewildered?"
a. Sad
b. Scared
c. Confused
d. Happy
C. Confused!
What transition words can you use to help explain your ideas and evidence? Name two!
-This means ...
-Therefore,...
-This demonstrates...
-Clearly,...
(answers may vary)
What are two tips to use when writing your essay?
Answers may include:
-Make the prompt to write your claim
-Always look back at the texts for evidence
-Use CEEA
-Try to at least answer each bullet
What is mood?
The emotion or feeling a text gives off.
How much time do you have for the test?
ALL DAY! (until 2:40 both days)
What is the mood of this passage:
He ran toward the glimmering blue waves of the ocean as fast as he could. He dove right into the water and let the cool water wrap around him and sooth his sunburnt skin. "Ahhhh' he signed with relief as he emerged from the depths below.
A. Cold and eerie
B. Energetic and lively
C. Sad and gloomy
D. Calming and peaceful
D. Calming and peaceful
Write a claim to this question using a full sentence:
What is the purpose of taking the New York State ELA Exam?
- The purpose of taking the New York State ELA Exam is...
-To demonstrate our 6th Grade ELA knowledge
-To see what 6th grade ELA skills we know and don't know yet.
-To measure our 6th grade ELA state standard skills
How many body paragraphs would this essay have?
-How does the author develop the main character's point of view in "Fishing Smarts?"
-How does the author develop the main character's point of view in "Family Vacationing?"
-How is the point of view different and similar in each text?
-Use details from both texts to support your response.
3!
What is plot?
The big moments in a story.
(beginning, middle, end)
What is 'theme?'
Extra 100 pts: can you give an example of a theme!
The message of the story, the lesson to be learned.
What helps drives the plot in the story "The First Day of School"?
A. John's inner anxiety to attend a newly integrated school
B. The external noise and chaos downtown
C. The clock ticking on the wall
D. Audrey's inner strength to get dressed for the first day of school
D. Audrey's inner strength to get dressed for the first day of school.
Write analysis for this short answer response:
The main character in the text's point of view on growing up is that it is necessary. In the text it states, "Roger knew he had to change," and that Roger "was done with being a boy forever."
0pts = no answer, doesn't make sense, repeats claim
250 pts. = shows some analysis, but very vague and not very insightful
500 pts = shows deep thought and is very insightful
Answers may vary.
Which evidence is best for this claim:
The main character, John, in 'Middle School Life' feels that 6th grade is fun.
A. John felt nervous as he stepped off the bus.
B. John began having fun with his classmates. He was giggling and smiling as they worked together.
C. John was a overall happy child since he was a baby.
D. John didn't know where to sit at first.
B!
John began having fun with his classmates. He was giggling and smiling as they worked together.
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two things WITHOUT using 'like' or 'as.'
What grade should this Short Answer get? (0 1 2):
Q: What is the central idea of Malala's memoir?
A: The central idea of Malala's memoir is about a girl who gets shot by the Taliban because she was speaking up for girls' rights to education.
0!!!!