Reading Strategies
Once you start reading the passage, what should you be doing at the same time?
annotating
What strategy should you use to answer short response questions?
RADDS
Why are quotes better than paraphrasing?
If you don't understand the passage, the paraphrasing might be wrong. Quotes might get you points if they can be tied back to the answer.
Whats another word for extended response?
essay
Define point of view.
opinion, perspective
True or False
If you think you understand the passage, you do not need to annotate
False
What does RADDS stand for?
restate, answer, detail, detail, support
What is a monologue?
When a character speaks to themselves either out loud or internally
What should you use to write the thesis ( where do you get that info from?)
The Question!!!!
Define convey
to show or tell
Whats one reading strategy that gives you a better chance at getting the multiple choice questions correct? ( not annotating)
Previewing the questions, breaking down the questions, ranking, looking at text features
How do you properly give evidence?
Write down quotes
What are paragraphs called in poetry?
stanzas
How do you make your paragraphs clear?
Indent ( don't skip lines)
Define emphasize
to show that something is important
Why does ranking work?
It forces you to read ALL the answer choices and forces you to compare them and it allows you to track your thinking
Instead of saying " this shows" to explain your answer, what else can you say?
Answers may vary.
What does it mean when there is a number on the left side of the text in passages?
Its numbering the lines OR the paragraphs
Part 1: How many paragraphs do you typically need in an essay for the state exam?
Part 2: Name each paragraph and what should be in it.
Four
Introduction, Body #1, Body #2, Conclusion
Hook, BI, Thesis
Claim, Evidence, Explanation
Restate thesis, summarize key points. super closer
Define plot.
main events of a text
Whats the ONE thing you should make sure you understand after reading a passage?
Central Idea, gist, main idea
How do you earn full points (2) for short responses?
an answer and 2 details that can properly be tied back to the question
Let's say you read a passage and have absolutely NO idea what the passage is talking about. What can you do in a short response question?
Write two quotes from the passage ( that may hint at central idea)
Part 1: How do you provide evidence in an essay?
Part 2: How many pieces evidence per body paragraph?
Part 1: Quotes
Part 2: how ever many you think you need ( sweet spot is 2)
Whats the best way to improve vocabulary skills?
READ, READ, READ