Test Taking Strategies
What is one thing you could do to prepare for a test?
Get a good night's sleep, eat a good meal, review materials
Words that introduce text-evidence
What paragraph should the claim appear in?
Introduction
What is a hook?
A interesting fact, quote, or question to catch the readers attentio. This should be the first sentence in the introduction paragraph
When is the benchmark?
Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
Use process of elimination to get rid of the wrong answers
What is an example of a signal phrase that IS NOT (In the text, it states, ")?
For example/In paragraph ___, it states/ The author says/etc.
TRUE or FALSE? Claim should not include "I think"
TRUE- No first person pronouns!
What is a call to action?
A section in the conclusion paragraph to tell readers what you would like them to do with the information
How many articles are on the benchmark?
2 informational articles
What should you do if you get stuck on a question?
Make an educated guess, flag the question, and review it before you submit
What is the MINIMUM number of pieces of text-evidence in an essay response?
At least 2
How many reasons should you provide in your claim?
At least 2 reasons why
What are reasons in the context of argument?
Statement & explanation (in your own words) that support your claim.
How many paragraphs should your essay be for the benchmark?
At least 4 (Introduction, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Conclusion) Include counterclaim if you have time
Before submitting your text, what should you do?
Review your answer options and proofread your essay
How long should pieces of cited text-evidence be?
1-2 sentences (no more!)
Write a claim in response to the prompt: Should solar power be used as a main power resource?
Option 1: Solar power should be a main power resource because ____________ and ________.
Option 2: Solar power should not be a main power source because _______ and __________.
List at least 3 examples of transition words/phrases.
Additionally/Firstly/One reason/Another reason/ Next
What happens if you don't finish your benchmark by the end of the day on Thursday?
You must submit what you have done (unless you were absent or are told otherwise)
What do you need to bring to class tomorrow?
A charged Chromebook/ a Chromebook + charger and a positive attitide!
For the benchmark, how many pieces of evidence do you need per text?
You need one piece of evidence from each text (1 from Text A, 1 from Text B)
Write a claim in response to the prompt: Should electric cars become the norm in the United States?
Option 1: Electric cars should become the norm in the United States because _________ and ______.
Option 2: Electric cars should not become the norm in the United States because ___________ and _________.
Define ethos, pathos, and logos.
Pathos: Appeal to emotion
Logos: Appeal to logic
What is the very first thing you should do on your benchmark?
Read both articles once all the way through