How many paragraphs should your explanatory response be?
3+
100
What is the difference between a fact and opinion.
A fact can be proven
An opinion can not be proven
100
"He is a rat" is an example of what?
A metaphor
100
What RACE stand for (2 R & 2E)?
Restate the question and reference the title of the text.
Answer the question
Cite from the text
Explain your citation and extend your response.
200
What should the 2nd-5th paragraph of a persuasive essay begin with?
A transition word
200
What are the two types of explanatory prompts?
Quote and situation
200
You are reading one of the passages on the NJ ASK and you come across a word that you don't know. What strategy can you use to understand the unknown word?
Context clues
200
"She is as pretty as a picture" is an example of what?
A simile
200
How do you support your answer in an open ended question?
By citing directly from the text.
300
Give an example of a transition word.
Initially, in conclusion, for example, furthermore, moreover
300
What should be included in the first paragraph of an explanatory essay?
1. Restate the quote
2. Explain what it means
300
What are connotation and denotation?
Connotation = word and the thoughts and feeling associated with that word.
Denotation = dictionary definition of a word.
300
"I could sleep for a million years" is an example of what?
A hyperbole
300
How would you begin a sentence when using direct citation (the "C" in RACE)?
According to the text...
In the text it states...
For example, the author states...