What does it mean to cite textual evidence?
Use specific details from the text to support an answer
What is central idea?
The main point of a text
What is characterization?
How a character is developed
What is tone?
The author’s attitude
List the types of Text Structures
Description
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
Chronological and Sequential Order
Spatial and Procedural Order
What does compare mean?
Find similarities
What should you do FIRST when answering a question?
Read the question and identify keywords
How do authors develop ideas?
Using details, examples, and explanations
What does “usurpations” mean?
Taking power by force
Which paragraphs best support the inference about Miss Bartlett?
Paragraphs 9–11
What is the central idea of the solar cooker passage?
Heat gain, loss, and storage are key factors
What does Rosaleen’s “strained smile” reveal?
She feels uncomfortable and stressed
What does “guise” mean?
External appearance
What does Cause and Effect mean?
Why something happened (cause), and What happened as a result (Effect).
What is a claim and where is it found in the text?
claim is a statement that must be proven. It can be found in the introduction and restated in the conclusion.
What is the BEST way to eliminate wrong answers?
Remove answers not supported by the text
How does Jefferson develop his argument?
By listing wrongs committed by the king
What does “radiate” mean in the solar text?
To give off heat energy
What must you do AFTER answering Part A in a 2-part question?
Find textual evidence that supports your answer
Which detail supports the central idea?
Explanation of conduction, radiation, and convection
What does paragraph 22 suggest about Miss Bartlett?
She feels frustrated and cannot control the situation
What effect does repetition of “ill-bred” have?
Reinforces social class differences
What common issue is presented in both documents?
Lack of representation in government
What do the solar cooker diagrams show?
How heat enters, moves, and is retained in the cooker
What should you do if you are unsure?
Use process of elimination
How does Stanton support her claim?
By describing effects of laws on women
What does “conduction” mean?
Heat transfer through materials
Why is textual evidence important on MAAP?
It proves your answer is correct using the text
Why include diagrams (page 25)?
To help explain how heat works visually
How do Rosaleen and Miss Bartlett differ?
Rosaleen accepts help; Miss Bartlett rejects it
What tone shift occurs in Rosaleen passage?
From tense to relieved
How are the two declarations related?
Stanton uses Jefferson’s ideas to support her argument
hy does MAAP include visuals with text?
To test how students connect visual information with written ideas
Why should you annotate the text?
To track key ideas, evidence, and breakdown to text to support your understanding (comprehension)
How does the solar cooker author develop ideas?
By explaining heat principles step-by-step
What does “convection” mean?
Heat transfer through moving air
In EBSR questions, when do you earn BOTH points?
Only when BOTH Part A and Part B are correct
How do central ideas develop?
Through repeated key concepts and supporting details
What develops conflict in BOTH passages?
Social interaction with strangers
Why does word choice matter on MAAP?
It helps determine tone, meaning, and author’s purpose
Why compare texts on MAAP?
To analyze deeper meaning and connections
Why does repeating “He has…” strengthen the argument?
It emphasizes the number of injustices and builds a strong case
What is the BEST strategy for 2-part questions?
Answer Part A first, then find evidence for Part B
Why do authors use multiple examples?
To strengthen and clarify their argument
Why is vocabulary important on MAAP?
It determines understanding of the question and text