In which of the 3 genres do you need to have a hook?
ALL OF THEM (DUH)! Literary Analysis, Narrative, & Research Simulation
100
a). How much time do you have to complete the Literary Analysis section, and b). How many texts should you expect to see?
75 Minutes and 2 Texts
100
On what day(s) will you be expected to write a story?
Wednesday
100
Which 2 food/beverage items can you have during the test?
Gum & Water
200
What do B and C stand for in the ABC Strategy?
Brainstorm and Choose the Order of Response
200
What is one kind of hook you could use for an essay?
Anecdote, Interesting Question, or Outrageous Statement/Hyperbole
200
a). How much time do you have to complete the Research Simulation section, and b). How many texts should you expect to see?
90 Minutes and 3 Texts
200
On what day(s) will you be expected to write an essay?
Monday and Tuesday
200
How many paragraphs should you aim for for an essay?
4
300
What is the purpose of A (of the ABC Strategy)?
To break down the prompt and figure out what it is specifically asking you to do.
300
What is one kind of hook you could use for a story?
Dialogue, Action, or Sensory Detail
300
a). How much time do you have to complete the Narrative section, and b). How many texts should you expect to see?
60 Minutes and 1 Text
300
What happens if you get kicked off of the test while working?
You patiently raise your hand to notify the proctor, and wait to be "resumed" by the proctor. The time you lost will be given back to you.
300
If you only have a few minutes left while writing your essay and you're only partway through it, what should you do?
Write a conclusion.
400
What is the purpose of B and C (of the ABC Strategy)?
To give yourself specific direction for writing your piece efficiently.
400
When is the term "In the text..." acceptable for a hook?
NEVER AND IF YOU USE THAT FOR YOUR HOOK I WILL STRANGLE YOU.
400
On which day will you be expected to write a Persuasive essay?
TRICK QUESTION YOU FOOL! NEVER!!!!!!!
400
What should you do when you first begin the section? Be as specific and thorough as possible.
Go to the "Review" button... Go to the last question... Read the essay prompt... Attack the prompt... Begin the brainstorm formatting... Return to the first question... Begin the section.
400
Who taught you everything you need to know about PARCC and about life?