multiple choice
process of elimination, watch your pacing, wrong answers don't hurt you, guess
what is properly reading MC
paraphrase, direct quote, explain significance, how it proves thesis, connect to rhetorical situation
what is understanding the task
ask yourself what the main point the author is trying to make and understand the thesis
what is identifying the central arguement
Read the info, identify position and the source, identify short quotes that may be useful (box them or underline), add bullet points or ideas you may have, use strong verbs
what is annotating
read sentence before and include transition word, determine relationship between sentences
what is transition MCQs
annotate the prompt, identify speaker, identify audience, identify passage type, context, message
what is approaching the prompt
right answers are supported by text and poor answers and supported loosely
what is looking for evidence
determine your argument or stance, determine your line of reasoning, determine rebuttal, determine sources
what is creating an outline
is the sentence relevant to the passage, is it logical, does it add value
what is adding and deleting MCQs
make a plan, thesis, body paragraph, topic sentence, evidence, commentary, conclusion
what is creating an outline
read very carefully, prioritize lines and paragraphs, and answer overall questions last
what is to understand text structure
assert a clear position, maybe consider counterargument
what is a thesis statement
if you don't know the question just move on and come back to it later
what is prioritizing questions
begin with context, think about big picture, defensible thesis, use rhetorically accurate verbs
what is an introduction paragraph
understand the tone, identify audience appeal, and consider the connotation
what is applying rhetorical strategies
combine sources, look for related sources, look for contradicting sources, cite
what is selecting sources
if you leave a question blank it will hurt you but if you don't answer it wont hurt you
what is the guessing method
show clear point, analyze choice between choice and situation, identify message
what is a body paragraph
use practice exams, time management, and use process of elimination
what are practice and tests
40 mins per essay, 15 minute reading period
what is pacing tips