Vocabulary
What does central idea mean?
Main point or message
why is reading the title of a text important?
How many points are multiple choice questions worth in a benchmark?
1 point each
How many points are written response questions worth in a benchmark? (NOT ESSAYS)
A total of 2 points
What does the theme of the story mean?
the message, moral or lesson
Is the following sentence in passive voice or active voice?
"The homework was completed by the student."
Passive
1. What are the genre jots for as non fiction text?
2. What are the genre jots for as fiction text?
3. What are the genre jots for a poem?
1. Topic, Teach, Pov
2. Character, problem, solution,
3. Deeper meaning, literal meaning
How can you get full credit in a analytical paragraph? What are the the requirements?
1. Claim
2. 2 pieces of evidence
3, 2 analysis
4. conclusion
Is the following sentence in passive voice or active voice?
The dinner was prepared by the chef.
Passive
What are 3 things you should do BEFORE reading each passage?
1. Read the directions 2. Read the questions you will have to answer. 3. Read the title of the article, story or poem 4. Read the subheadings 5. Look at any pictures and captions 6. Write your genre jots
Why should you underline or circle key words in the questions?
To help you understand EXACTLY what each question is asking you and help you know what to focus on when you read the passage. The questions are often tricky and if you don't read them carefully and focus on the key words you might make a careless mistake when answering the question!
In a 5 paragraph essay what are the 3 main sections?
introduction, body ,conclusion
Define VERB. NOUN, and ADJECTIVE
verb- An action
Noun- Person place thing or idea
Adjective- Describe qualities or characteristics of a noun
Define Apartheid. Where did it take place and what did it do?
The separation of south Africans based on raced or color. similar to segregation in the US.
What are multipole choice answers called that sound like the answer but aren't?
Distractors!!! DO NOT FALL FOR THEM
What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph in an analytical essay?
to restate the thesis and summarize the main points
What is an allusion? provide an example
Allusion means "reference". Eg: In a story one of the characters may ask his friend, "Why did you jump off the roof? Were you trying to be Superman?!" The character is making an ALLUSION or reference to another story/movie (Superman). You may also see a question that uses the word "alludes". ("Why does the author allude to Pandora’s Box in paragraph 4?"). This is the verb form of allusion.
Define "bias" and explain 2 ways it can affect a text
Bias is a tendency to favor one perspective, opinion, or idea over others, often in a way that is unfair or unbalanced
1. Distorts Information
2. influences Reader's Opinion
3. Reduces Credibility
4. Limits Critical Thinking
What strategies can you use to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words in a passage? Name 3
Use Context Clues
Break Down the Word
Look for Synonyms or Antonyms
Substitute a Familiar Word
Use Prior Knowledge:
What are some skills you can use or do to help you answer multiple choice questions? Name 3.
1. Slash and trash (process of elimination)
2. Invest in the question
3. write out what you think is the correct answer
4. write out the answers in your own words
How can you effectively revise and edit your essay to improve its quality
various answers