Multiple Choice Questions
When answering multiple-choice questions, first read the question, and then...
Highlight key words in the question
Describe the following:
Research Task
Research: Write an essay on a research topic after looking at three sources.
Infer
A guess based on what you already know to be true
When continuing a narrative you must start...
where the original left off
What is a literary analysis.
You analyze two stories and look carefully at a specific aspect the prompt wants you to explain Example: how the author used setting to develop the conflict.
Identify key words in the following question.
What tone does the narrator in "Number the Stars" use when Annmarie talks to her Uncle about being stopped by the Nazis?
Tone
narrator
stopped by Nazis
When answering multiple-choice questions you can get points by....
Answering Part A and B correctly
Answering only Part A correctly
You dont' get points if B is correct and A is wrong.
Mood
How the author makes the reader feel.
when continuing a narrative it should be told from the point of view of ...
the original narrator
How many pieces of literature will you typically be comparing/analyzing
Two: (most likely a poem and a narrative)
What must you use from Part A questions in order to ensure you properly answer Part B
Use the key words in the answer from Part A.
Describe the following:
Narrative Task
Narrative: You will have to complete a story that has already been written, or tell it from another point of view.
analyze
focus on small/specific piece.
(example: if you analyze a poem you might look only at the figurative language.)
If a character changes their traits/personality you must....
show how that happened
What are the first two things you should look at prior to reading the passages?
Directions, Question sets and writing prompt
When answering definition questions, you should substitute _____in the original sentence.
The answer choices
What are 3 things that you should do before reading a passage for the NJSLA.
Read Directions
Preview the questions
(this includes the writing prompt)
Highlight what they are asking you to write about
Define the following:
point of view/perspective
Central Idea
Theme
how a specific person sees something
What the story is mainly about
The lesson of the story
List three things (there are several to choose from) from the original that you must carry into the continuation.
Examples:
Tone, language, main character, character traits, dialogue, writing style, conflict (that would make sense in relationship with the original)
When answering the writing prompt where can you find possible clues and quotes to help you write the essay?
Look at the question sets.
(While this might not always help, it USUALLY will.Remember the questions are written to help call attention to what the test designers believe is important.)
After answering Parts A and B there is one final step.
Read the two answers together and make sure that they make sense.
Create an outline for a five paragraph essay.
Show all parts for each paragraph.
intro
text 1
text 2
text 3
conclusion
Define the following:
conflict
problem
When asked to write from a different character's perspective what can you do to make sure that the story makes sense.
Answers will vary. Teacher discretion.
Put yourself in the character's shoes.
Change the perspective on the situation, but don't get off topic. (conflict remains)
What types of organizers will be most helpful in preparing your essay?
These come before the outline. There are two that work well.
T-chart best to find comparisons
or Venn diagram for compare/contrast