Essays
An essay that tells a story.
Narrative Essay
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
R= Restate
A= Answer
C=Cite
E= Explain
Theme:
What the author wants you to learn or know. A broad idea about life. Usually not stated, must be inferred.
Examples:
-Friendship
-Power of love
Do you answer the easy questions first or the hard questions?
Easy questions
Describes:
to tell or write about; create a picture of in words.
An essay that explains a particular topic or concept clearly and concisely using facts.
Explanatory/Informational Essay
Restate this question.
What inference can be made about Jim's feelings toward Father Time?
Example: One inference that can be made about Jim's feelings towards Father Time would be ________.
Summarize:
To express the most important facts or ideas about something or someone in a short and clear form.
Why should you pace yourself?
Details:
Information about the Topic
An essay that investigates a topic, collects evidence, and pick a side on the topic.
Argumentative Essay
Write an example of showing evidence to support your answer.
Example: The text states, "______________".
Central Idea:
A brief, overall summary of what the entire story is about. Explain it in one sentence.
Can I help clarify a question for you?
Yes
Develop:
grow(s)
What paragraph is the counterclaim and rebuttal?
Third Paragraph
What is Evidence?
Evidence refers to facts, documentation or testimony used to strengthen a claim, support an argument or reach a conclusion.
Inference:
educated guess
Name a strategy you are going to use. Each member of your group needs to pick one (different ones).
-Take my time
-Reread the questions
-Process of elimination
-Breath
-Watch the time (pace myself)
Most likely:
means that of all the possible choices, this one is the most probable
What is a counterclaim and rebuttal?
Addressing the opposing side. "Some people may say...".
Explain.
"When Jim was visiting his Uncle Charles in the east, he missed riding his horses on the broad plains of Arizona."
This shows that Jim was thinking back on how happy he was when he was riding his horses. It was a lot easier to ride his horse in the country while visiting his Uncle Charles.
Dialogue:
Conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
List 5 test taking strategies.
-pace yourself
-glance over test
-calculate time
-carefully read questions
-answer easy questions first
-rephrase
Emphasize:
give special importance to (something) in speaking or writing