Narrative
Essay
What are some things I should include at the beginning of my continuation of a narrative?
I should include the names and a brief description of the people, animals, creatures in a story.
What is in the introduction paragraph/thesis statement in an essay?
This paragraph includes the title, author, and genre of the passage, key words from the prompt, and the answer(s) to the question.
What can I do before reading the passage?
I can preview it by reading the title, introduction, bold headings, multiple-choice questions, and essay prompt.
How can I organize my thoughts before starting to write my essay?
I can spend time planning my writing by making/using a graphic organizer. I can jot down words and phrases that will help me when I go to write my essay.
What can I do the day before testing and the morning of testing?
I can plug my tablet in the classroom charging cart before leaving school. I can go to sleep early. I can eat a good breakfast. I can drink a lot of water. I can bring a water bottle.
What do I need to include in my continuation of a narrative about the setting?
I should include words that tell where the characters are and when the events are taking place (One year later)
How do I write a conclusion paragraph?
I rephrase the introduction paragraph by using synonyms, additional words, and rearranging words in the sentence
What can I do after I read the passage for the first time?
I can read the passage again and annotate words that will help me answer questions.
What should I do to make sure my essay has the correct format?
I can make sure my essay has atleast four paragraphs including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
What are some things I can do if I feel nervous, anxious, or frustrated?
I can remember that everyone feels this way at times. It's normal, especially during tests. My teachers have probably felt this way before. I can use some deep breathing techniques (lazy 8), motor techniques (palms of hand), give myself words of encouragement, visualize a happy place.
What shoud I do every time a new character speaks a scene (setting) change occurs?
I should start a new paragraph (indent).
What is a topic sentence?
This sentence starts a body paragraph and includes transition words (First, Secodn, One reason, Another reason), key words from the prompt and an answer to the question.
What can I do if I come across an unfamiliar word?
I can look at other words before and after the word for clues. I can try to sound out the letter sounds or syllables in my head. I can try to think of where I might have heard or seen the word before. I can look at the parts of the word.
What can I do to make sure my essay has correct capitalization?
I can make sure that I have capitalized the name of the text, the author, names of characters, and the first letter of the first word in a sentence.
What are some things I can't do if I feel nervous, anxious, or frustrated? Why?
I can not blurt out, talk to other students, or make noises because I want the other students in my group to have every opportunity to be successful. I also don't want to risk having my test results invalidated.
How can I help the person who reads my essay feel like they are part of the story?
I can use figurative language, imagery (sensory details), descriptive words.
How do I include text evidence in my body paragraphs?
I start with a transition phrase (According to the text, The author states) and add specific details from the text to support my answer to the question. I should make sure to put quotation marks around direct quotes from the passage.
What can I do to help me understand the whole passage?
I can track or summarize important information. I can re-read text more slowly and carefully.
What can I do to make sure my essay has correct punctuation?
I can put a period at the end of each sentence that is a statement. I can put quotation marks around direct quotes from the text. I can put a comma after transition words and phrases.
What should I do before I submit my work?
I should take a 1-2 minute silent break at my seat. I should go back to make sure I have answered every question.
How can I get a high score on my continuation of a narrative essay?
I can review my writing to make sure I have included characters, setting, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and dialogue.
How do we wrap-up our body paragraph?
Write one or two sentences in your own words that explain how the evidence you selected supports your answer.
How should I answer multiple-choice questions?
I can make sure to read over all the answer choices before I choose one. I can eliminate answers that don't make sense. I can find proof of the correct answer in the passage.
How can I make sure my writing makes sense?
I can read my essay over slowly and carefully to make sure I understand each sentence. I can make sure that my sentences have subjects and verbs. I can make sure I use the same verb tense (i.e. compares - compared)
What should I do when I have finished and submitted my test?
I should be proud of my hard work. I should let my teacher know by silently raising my hand. I read a book, do a word search, put my head down, and remain silent until testing is complete for every student in the room.