AQA
Step one
Underline the title
To convey an idea
Show
What is it when authors use passages that suggest an opinion or idea without actually saying it.
Imply
To examined something closely
Analyze
A: must always include
Restatement of the question and the answer
Step two
Circle any pictures, charts, or graphs
Mood, feeling, or the way the words of a passage sound.
Tone
Sometimes you must write an essay after reading two stories. In the essay you will ________ and contrast.
Compare
To give
Contribute
Short response questions need this many pieces of evidence.
TWO
Star any _______, ________, _________, or________ words.
dates, numbers, bolded or italicized
What a passage is mainly about
Main or Central idea
A restatement of what you read in your own words. (Free from opinion)
Summary
The sequence of events in a story
Plot
Extended response questions must have this many pieces of evidence.
THREE
The Q stands for:
ask two questions
The big idea's develop into this at the end of a story. The message the author wants you to get.
Theme
Examples, reasons or descriptions that SUPPORT the central idea.
Key Details
Perspective or the way someone sees something
Point of View
All quotes must be followed by __________.
Explanations
The last A stands for and includes:
ANALYZE: chunk the text, write your POPs, box unfamiliar words, and star or underline important key details
The way the author uses theme, plot, setting and word choice to develop a story
Structure
Making an ____________ uses what you know & evidence from what you read.
inference
The expand/explain in detail
Develop
C stands for and must do this.
CONCLUSION: wrap it up and tie back to the answer