Multiple Choice
True or False: When you SKIM a passage or text to find the answer to a question, you read EVERY word.
FALSE!
True or false:
Narrative writing must be exactly 5 paragraphs.
False
Where does the conclusion paragraph go in an essay?
The end or last paragraph
What is the central idea?
The main point of the text, what it's mostly about.
What should you read before actually reading a text?
The questions, the title of the text
True or false: You should read all answer choices completely before choosing the best answer.
True
True or False:
A narrative tells a story.
True
How many BODY paragraphs should your expository or argumentative essay have?
3!
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.
How much time do you have for the test?
as much time as you need, but no longer than 1 school day.
If you are unsure about a question, what should you do in order to not waste time in the ATLAS platform?
Flag it and come back to it.
When including dialogue in your narrative what do you have to remember about your paragraphs?
Start a new paragraph every time the speaker changes.
How many paragraphs should an expository or argumentative essay have?
5
What is mood?
The emotion or feeling a text gives off.
What does it mean to infer or make an inference?
To figure out or make a conclusion about something without being told directly.
If the questions directs you WHERE to look such as paragraph 9, you should
Go back to that paragraph reread the whole thing.
Instead of saying "The boy was mad," in a narrative you should say:
“That’s not fair!” he shouted, his voice shaking as he stomped away.
This is an example of
Show not tell
or descriptive language
What are two things that must be in your introduction paragraph of an expository or argumentative essay?
Answers may include:
lead/hook
bridge/background information
thesis
What is tone?
The author's attitude toward something.
What is theme?
The message of the story, the lesson to be learned.
Name two things you should do to answer a multiple choice question.
Answers may include:
-Go back to the text
-Read all choices
-Mark out the answer(s) you know aren't correct
What are 3 things you must include in a narrative writing
Answer could include:
dialogue, story elements, descriptive details, showing not telling, focus, setting, climax, resolution, rising and falling action
What do you need to include in your body paragraphs of your expository or argumentative essay? Name 3 things.
topic sentence, evidence, details, commentary, transition words, closing sentence, sources, quoted text
Is this an example of a simile or a metaphor?
The cat's fur was a blanket of warmth.
metaphor-comparison without using like or as
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.