Essays
The 3 types of essays that may be given on GAME DAY
Explanatory
Narrative
Argumentative
The first 4 steps you take when you see a nonfiction text (for multiple choice portion)
1. Read the title
2. Determine if the text is FICTION or NONFICTION (write on paper)
3. Write components of summary (depending on text type ) for nonfiction --> TOPIC + WHAT THE AUTHOR WANTS YOU TO MOSTLY NOTICE ABOUT THE TOPIC
4. Read + Highlight text to support topic
(remember to always pay close attention to the last paragraph and subtitles)
The first 4 steps you take when you see a fiction text (for multiple choice portion)
1. Read the title
2. Determine if the text is FICTION or NONFICTION (write on paper)
3. Write components of summary (depending on text type ) for fiction --> characters, setting , conflict , resolution
4. Read + Highlight text to support components
(conflict and resolution will help you determine the lesson / theme of the text)
The track was being cleaned by the coach before the competition. (Active/ Passive)
Passive
What is the central Idea of this passage?
Type: CENTRAL IDEA
Strategies:
1. Topic + What the author wants you to MOSTLY notice about the topic.
2. Multiple pieces of evidence to support answer
3. Reread final paragraph
Thesis format(s) for an argumentative essay
Counter+RA123 OR Counter+RA12
Components of a NONFICTION summary
Topic (read title)
What the author wants you to MOSTLY notice about the topic
Components of a FICTION summary
Characters
Setting
Conflict
Resolution
15. These are the sign language interpreters who / whom I feel, you should acknowledge.
Whom
What is the author’s purpose for including paragraph 3?
Type: AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
Strategies:
1. Reread final paragraph
2. Evidence to support answer
3. Why does the author write the paragraph or passage
Essay Type + the verb that help to determine the essay type
Type: Narrative
Verbs/ words:
Write a story
Tell a story
Imagine
What does the word originated mean as it is used in paragraph 2?
A adapted
B began
C expanded
D struggled
B began
Part A Which action reveals that Jimmy has changed his perspective on the enchanted castle?
A. He stops looking around for the gardener.
B He discovers the path to the center of the maze.
C He kisses the sleeping princess before others can.
D He explains how modern technology is a type of magic.
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Evidence from the text to support your answer
C He kisses the sleeping princess before others can.
12. Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage.
A. During the course of this project we will see many interesting things.
B. During the course, of this project we will see many interesting things.
C. During the course of this project, we will see many interesting things.
D. During the course of this project we will see, many interesting things.
C. During the course of this project, we will see many interesting things.
Which details support the idea that memory can be triggered by scent?
Type: BEST EVIDENCE
Strategies:
1. Evidence must support/ match answer/claim
Essay format for explanatory + argumentative essays
Explanatory:
Intro: HIT3
Body 1-3: Topic sentence (RA) CECEcon.
Conclusion: T3IH
Argumentative:
Intro: HIT3
Body 1-2: Topic sentence (RA) CECEcon.
Body 3: Counter + CECEcon.
Conclusion: T3IH
Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that creativity is an important part of growing bonsai?
A “Patience, attentiveness, and daily care are all needed when taking care of these plants.” (paragraph 1)
B “Indeed, taking care of a Bonsai plant is not just for the masters, as home bonsai growers demonstrate.” (paragraph 4)
C “According to Kobayashi, those basics take 6–10 years of apprenticeship to learn.”(paragraph 5)
D “Then, the art part—to make it look beautiful, like a wild tree that just happens to be in a pot, you have to learn various techniques of shaping.” (paragraph 6)
D “Then, the art part—to make it look beautiful, like a wild tree that just happens to be in a pot, you have to learn various techniques of shaping.” (paragraph 6)
Read these sentences from the passage.
“‘How do you know? Do you think there’s nothing in the world but what you’ve seen?’” (paragraph 15)
What do these sentences show about Gerald’s character?
A He struggles with self-doubt.
B He is determined to win arguments.
C He is open-minded about the unknown.
D He finds it important to impress his friends.
C He is open-minded about the unknown.
13. Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage.
A. Somebody suggested a tutor, but she wanted to consult her teacher.
B. Somebody suggested a tutor but she wanted to consult her teacher.
C. Somebody, suggested a tutor, but she wanted to consult her teacher.
D. Somebody suggested a tutor, but she wanted to, consult her teacher.
A. Somebody suggested a tutor, but she wanted to consult her teacher.
What is the theme of this passage?
Type: THEME
Strategies:
1. What lesson does the author want you to take away?
2. Use Conflict + Resolution
3. multiple pieces of evidence
Two things included in a strong explanation
Connect evidence to answer
Background knowledge
Part A
What argument does the author make in the passage?
A The supplies needed to grow bonsai are very difficult to find.
B Bonsai should only be grown and cared for in strictly controlled environments.
C
Growing bonsai has become more popular in the United States than in other
countries.
D Anyone can grow bonsai if he or she is dedicated to learning each part of the
D Anyone can grow bonsai if he or she is dedicated to learning each part of the
Click the box to select a sentence from Passage 2 that shows that Jimmy is often suspicious of what he sees.
One of the following:
“I don’t see any castle,” said Jimmy. (paragraph 8)
“But there aren’t any.” Jimmy was quite positive. (paragraph 14)
“I think magic went out when people began to have steam-engines,” Jimmy insisted, “and newspapers, and telephones and wireless telegraphing.” (paragraph 16)
“I expect the gardener put it there,” said Jimmy. (paragraph 26)
The first 3 steps you should take before Listening to the recording
1. Read the title
2. Read the questions
3. Write categories that reflect the questions
21. What does this detail reveal about Carmen’s character?
22. What inference can be drawn about David from this passage?
21. Type: CHARACTERIZATION
Strategies:
1. What does the detail show about the character's personality
2. Evidence from text
22. Type: INFERENCE
Strategies:
1. evidence from text
2. BGK