Literary Text
(Fiction)
(Fiction)
How can the letters in theme help you to remember what a question on theme is asking?
(THE ME)SSAGE
So if you get a question on theme, what is the big message the author is trying to send?
Name three things you should pay attention to when reading informational (nonfiction) texts . . .
Headings/subheadings
Photos and captions
Any charts, graphs or features that appear in addition to the text
Whether I am writing an argument or an information essay, I should have at least this many body paragraphs (reasons) in my essay ...
Three
If I get overwhelmed about large amounts of text, two tools I can use are
line reader and masking
If I see a tiny number above the word, I should . . .
Look at the bottom of the page for a definition/more information about that word
Why might weather be important to what a character is feeling in a fiction story?
Usually weather establishes mood--if it's stormy, the character is probably feeling a litte "stormy" too; if it's sunny, things are probably going well (though be careful, this can be a contrast to the characters mood--pay attention to context!)
To entertain, to inform, to persuade are all examples of _____________
author's purpose
What do the three E's in OREEEO stand for?
Evidence
Explain
Example
(in any order)
How many answers do you normally give for answers with circles to respond?
How many answers do you normally give for answers with squares to respond?
circles--one
squares--more than one
READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!
*Quotation marks around the exact words I am using from the text.
*An explanation about why the quote is important or what it shows.
Another word the test may use for a character's point of view is the character's __________
perspective
A good place to look for central ideas in a nonfiction passage is. . .
The first paragraph--it often has a topic sentence, just like we do when we write!
Why is it important to include a counterclaim in a an argument essay?
Well, on the test they are asking you to, so you should!
But, you should always acknowledge that you know there is another side to the argument--but mentioning a counterclaim also gives you the opportunity to argue back against it
For vocab questions, I should always look for _________________
context clues
The relationship between the Part A and Part B questions is . . .
Part B is usually finding supporting details for the answer in Part A. The two should "match."
Name at least two things that add meaning to a poem
Line length/spacing, repetition, punctuation, figurative language, imagery
If I'm asked to look for "tone" in a passage, I should be searching for words that create _______________
a certain feeling
How many passages should I use evidence from to support my essay?
As many passages as are provided in the question! Usually 2 or 3
Two teacher suggestions I can do if I'm getting tired during the test ...
Options:
Take a timed break, stretch in your seat, use line reader/masking to "chunk" the text, have a mint, use your scrap paper to jot a main idea/doodle after each chunk of text to keep your brain engaged
Possible answers:
Use the passage to "spell check" your own writing.
Go through the list of things required for the essay and use it as a "checklist"--did you include all the things they asked for?
Be sure you went back over any questions you marked for review.
Be sure you cited sources in your essay (quotation marks, passage title, author) and used evidence for more than one source.)
If I'm asked to make a connection between characters or asked about their perspectives/points of view, what I am really being asked to do is _________________
compare and contrast
If I am asked to choose details that DEVELOP the central idea, I should look for answers that _______ the central idea topic.
match / specifically support
What three things should be included in my essay introduction?
A hook, background information, and a thesis statement
Two things I should do at home during testing week ...
Options:
Go to bed at a regular (not too late) time
Log off electronics a little bit before going to bed/less screen time in general
Get outside for fresh air and exercise
Eat breakfast/ a snack before school
Drink water regularly
The first thing I should do when I start my test is