Strategies
Ethos/Logos/Pathos
Vocab
Day of Procedures
100
What do you read when you get a new text?
title, blurb, first para, last para.
100
Ethos, logos, or pathos?
Ethos
100
The brevity of their short time together made it all the more romantic.
What does brevity mean?
to be brief
100
How long do you have to take FAST?
ALL DAY!
200
What are the opinion words to look for when answering a theme question?
always, never, should, must
200
Ethos
200
I’d like to capitalize on your great math skills by having your work the cash register.
What does capitalize mean?
to take advantage of or use
200
What happens if you are still testing when it's time for lunch?
You take a lunch break then come back to finish your test at the start of 5th period
300
What is the one thing you are NOT allowed to do on FAST? (aside from cheat, use your phone, etc).
SKIP questions
300
Pathos
300
If you have more protein, you will feel satiated after eating.
What does satiated mean?
to feel satisfied (in hunger)
300
How many days until FAST?
1!!!
400
When you come across these two types of questions, you can figure out the positive/negative connotation and start eliminating answers.
tone, mood, vocab, theme
400
PICK 2
Logos, pathos
400
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.
What does squalid?
run down, dirty, old
400
How do you get a 100% on the Q4 exam?
Level 1-2: improve from 9th grade (a sublevel)
Level 3 and above: automatic 100%
500
What two types of answer choices are NOT theme/central idea?
Numerics and opinion
500
PICK 2
Logos, ethos
500
Backpacking abroad can be fun, but do not be imprudent about money and waste it.
What does imprudent mean?
not cautious, reckless, hasty
500
What should you bring to FAST to ensure your success?
water bottle, snack
optional: gum, fidget toy