Open Response
What is an open response?
a piece of writing that you produce after reading a passage or short story
What is an extended response?
any piece of writing that is longer than one paragraph
What is the first this you do when you have a passage in front of you?
Read the text before annotating
Why are the MC strategies important?
Because critical thought is needed to get the correct answer.
Abnormal
Different from the typical, unusual
What must you do after reading the question?
Why are keywords and/phrases important?
It helps you to figure out your initial answer
Why is it important to annotate?
Because annotations help you to understand the text and critically think.
After reading the MC question, what do you do?
go to the passage if it tells you, reread the question, start MC strategies
Paramount
the highest authority
How many sentences should be in a paragraph?
5-7 sentences
Where does the background knowledge come from?
Your readings.
What do you annotate for in Fiction?
Character + Key details, Conflict/problem, change/turning points, Resolution, theme
Whats the second step in the MC strategies?
provide an initial answer
Adversity
a condition of misfortune or difficulty
What is a sentence? What is included?
a set of words that is complete in itself. a subject and a verb, and it may also have an object and modifiers.
When it comes to your Intro what must be written Last? what must be written first?
Last: Hook
First: Thesis
What do you annotate for in Nonfiction?
Topic, Author's POV/Purpose, Key Ideas, and Central idea
If stuck between two answer options, what do you do?
Ask yourself which answer option has better evidence or support
Melancholy
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
What must be included in the structure of an open response?
Topic Sentence, Evidence, explanations, and closing sentences
What must the structure of an extended response look like? be specific (must include all info)
Intro:Hook, Background knowledge, thesis statement/claim, reasoning
Body paragraphs: Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, closing sentence.
Conclusion: Summarize your main points, restate thesis with new perspective, end with strong final thought
What do you annotate for in Poetry?
Read the poem twice, write down key lines & unfamiliar words, note literary devices (such as metaphors, rhymes, etc.), theme
When it comes to the answer options what must you do?
Prove and disprove each answer options with explanations
Trifle
something of small importance