Test Taking Strategies and Genre Frames
What is the FIRST thing you should do when answering a multiple choice question?
Break the question down!
Read the question!
How long should an introduction paragraph be?
No more than 3 sentences
What does the word "perspective" mean?
An attitude toward something, a point of view
What is the name of "the boy" in The Alchemist?
Santiago
What is the THIRD step when answering a multiple choice question?
Look back! Refer back to the text
What should you annotate a short response question for?
Keywords!
The LAST sentence of your introductory paragraph is called...
Thesis Statement
Diction, word choice, opinions
What did the chieftains tell the boy would happen if his vision proved to be false?
When reading a FICTION story, what is the FIRST genre frame question?
Who are the characters and what do we know about them?
All short answer responses should start with...
Restating the question
How many body paragraphs should be included in your essay and how many pieces of evidence should be found in each?
Two, with two pieces of evidence each
What is another name for the theme of a fiction story?
The message, representing a truth applicable to life outside of the text
What is an allusion?
A reference to another text
As you annotate a fiction story on your scrap paper, you should include...
Track Setting, Character, Plot, Theme
What should your short answer response END with?
Synthesize your point, an "all in all" statement
What should be included on your essay planning page?
Thesis, Topic Sentence, Evidence
Name one theme of The Alchemist
Destiny, Meaning of Treasure, Self-Discovery, Nature and Higher Power
What is one difference between the world view of The Englishman and Santiago?
The Englishman prefers to learn about the world through books, whereas Santiago prefers to learn through experience
What are the three nonfiction genre frame questions?
What is the topic?
What is the text teaching me about the topic?
What is the author's perspective on the topic?
Other than saying "this shows", how else can we start a sentence explaining evidence?
"According to the text", "Furthering my point", "The text demonstrates", "The author states"
Write a thesis for the following prompt...
"According to The Alchemist, Is it possible to live a fulfilling life without realizing one's Personal Legend?
According to the novel The Alchemist, it is not possible to live a fulfilling life without realizing one's Personal Legend because without one's Personal Legend, a person's life would be filled with regret.
What are the five parts of the plot arc?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What is Mr. Kennedy's favorite food?
Buffalo Chicken Pizza