Question Types
Key Words: Supports, Illustrates, Helps
Evidence
Argumentative
What does the first P in PEEP stand for?
Point
What is the first step of the synthesis strategy?
Determine the type of question
One to two sentences of background/summary, and your THESIS
Key Words: Infer, Predict, Assume
Inference
Key Words: Inform, Explain
Informative
What does the first E in PEEP stand for?
Evidence
What is the second step of the synthesis strategy?
Find the common theme among the answer choices
Key Words: Correction Revision
Revising/Editing
Key Words: Summarize, Summary
Summary
Key Words: Persuade, Convince
Persuasive
What does the second E in PEEP stand for?
Explanation
What is the third step of the synthesis strategy?
Look at the specific part of the passage
Where is the author's main idea/argument located in the passage?
The beginning
Key Words: Why, How, Reason, Purpose
Key Words: Analyze, Interpret
Literary Analysis
What does the second P in PEEP stand for?
Purpose
What do you do if you see a question that is asking what a word means?
What are the two things you need in a conclusion paragraph?
Restatement of the thesis, restatement of the overall purpose
Key Words: Overall, Point
Main Idea
What are the two things you MUST have in your essay?
Thesis and evidence from the passage
Which paragraphs do you use the PEEP structure for?
Where do you find the PURPOSE in a paragraph?
The end
Where is the author's main purpose located in the passage?
The end