Close Reading
What type of reading are you doing when you quickly glance over the title, subheadings, and any graphics included with a passage in order to get a general idea of what it is about.
Skimming
TRUE or FALSE: The Extended Response should be written about the passage you agree with more.
FALSE
Where should the comma go in this sentence?
Danny how did you jump so high?
after "Danny"
Danny, how did you jump so high?
The following is an example of what type of organization?
"First, I boiled some water. Next, I poured the water into the ramen cup. Then, I waited for five minutes. Finally, I stirred the ramen and ate my lunch."
Sequence of Events OR Chronological Order
Why might you want to avoid including your picture on a resume?
Bias
You can usually determine the main idea of a passage by examining these two places.
Title and first paragraph
Your Extended Response should include information from which of the two passages?
Both
How should this word be changed to show the correct verb tense?
Yesterday I [watch] the sailboat pass the lighthouse.
watched
What is it called when you are asked to examine the similarities and differences between two passages that are written about the same topic?
Compare and Contrast
Which word in the following sentence shows that it is the author's argument?
"The residents of Dobbs City must not allow a freeway to be built through their historic downtown area."
must
A _______ is a short, straightforward retelling of the most important parts of a passage.
Summary
The Extended Response is worth what percent of the RLA GED test?
20%
What kind of sentence is this?
The light was shining in my eyes, so I put on my sunglasses.
Compound Sentence
"I don't think we should allow cell phone usage in schools" is an example of an author's _____________.
point of view
TRUE or FALSE: a definition of a term can serve as the main idea of a passage.
FALSE. It is considered a detail.
When trying to find the main idea, ask yourself this question when you read the answer options.
"Is this what the WHOLE THING is about?"
Words and phrases like "also," "in conclusion," and "meanwhile" are called __________ and should be included in your Extended Response.
Transitions
What punctuation mark should be used to fill in the blank and make this grammatically correct?
Quickly I ran down the hill___ I did not trip.
BONUS: Can you name two possible punctuation marks?
Period OR Semicolon
Which word in the follow sentence could be considered a "trigger" word?
"The proposed law will annihilate the rights of underserved populations throughout the community."
annihilate
What is the sentence in a passage called that tells the reader what the entire passage is going to be about?
The thesis sentence/thesis statement
Making a(n) ____________ is done by examining the facts of a situation and determining what those facts suggest about the situation.
inference
How many traits are focused on when the Extended Response is scored?
BONUS: Describe/name these traits!
3 Traits:
- Creation of Argument and Use of Evidence
- Development of Ideas and Organizational Structure
- Clarity and Command of Standard English Conventions
What does the acronym "FANBOYS" stand for?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What is the author's purpose in writing the following statement?
"Reptiles cannot generate their own body heat, and they rely on external sources, like the sun, to regulate their internal temperature."
to educate or inform
What is an "anecdote?"
A story that demonstrates the "truth" of a claim, or serves as an example of why a claim is true or false.