Vocabulary
What is a main claim?
a main claim is what the author believes to be true or the main point they are trying to prove in their whole essay.
What is evidence?
Facts, quotes, data, or examples from the text that support a claim or controlling idea.
What is Keira’s main claim? (Passage 1)
A The team should keep their broadcast idea because it is exciting.
B The judging rubric is too confusing and unfair.
C The team should switch from a broadcast to a multimedia infographic.
D Everyone should research multiple careers instead of one.
C The team should switch from a broadcast to a multimedia infographic.
What is Keira’s main purpose in writing this message? (Passage 1)
A To entertain her teammates with funny examples
B To persuade her teammates to change the project format
C To question whether the Expo is required
D To criticize the broadcast idea harshly
B To persuade her teammates to change the project format
What does it mean to chunk the text while reading it?
Paraphrase the main and key ideas of every section of the text
What's a supporting detail?
A fact, example, visual etc. included to help explain the claim or controlling idea of a text.
What is an intended audience? (in terms of reading passages)
The people who read (were intended) to read the text.
Which TWO details best support her claim? (passage 1)
A “I always get anxious when I have to speak on camera.”
B “We can still use some broadcast-style elements.”
C “Infographics allow us to include text boxes, diagrams, voice recordings…”
D “Drone technicians inspect crops for farmers.”
E “The winning team gets an invitation to the Career Innovation Lab.”
A “I always get anxious when I have to speak on camera.”
C “Infographics allow us to include text boxes, diagrams, voice recordings…”
How does paragraph 1 establish a persuasive voice? (passage 2)
A It uses scientific vocabulary to prove compost is healthy.
B It avoids personal opinion entirely.
C It uses sincere language showing commitment to sustainability.
D It focuses mostly on criticizing past school choices.
C It uses sincere language showing commitment to sustainability.
Where do you find the claim/ argument in a text?
Mainly in the introduction or conclusion.
What is composting?
The process of making soil from things food scraps, yard scraps, worms etc.
What is credibility?
being believable and trustworthy. Authors include facts, examples, or other expert people's opinions to make people believe them.
Why does Keira mention that she “gets anxious speaking on camera”? (Passage 1)
A To compare her personality to Rory’s
B To suggest the team should not do any work involving technology
C To explain why the broadcast format might not work well for everyone
D To show that public speaking is more important than research
C To explain why the broadcast format might not work well for everyone
How do paragraphs 5, 6, and 7 support the proposal? (Passage 2)
A They describe safety hazards connected to composting.
B They show academic, financial, and environmental benefits.
C They explain why composting requires very little student involvement.
D They argue that composting programs are unpopular in other states.
B They show academic, financial, and environmental benefits.
What does PACK stand for? (Test strategy)
Preview the questions
Annotate the text
Check Each Answer
Knock out incorrect answers
What is faulty reasoning?
a "trick" in thinking that makes an argument seem right but is actually wrong because the logic is flawed
What is author's purpose and list three examples
Authors purpose is the reason why an author wrote a text.
-Persuade
-Inform
-Explain
-Entertain
-Describe
Which claim in Devin’s letter is based on faulty reasoning?(Passage 2)
A Compost reduces the need for fertilizer.
B Composting reduces landfill waste.
C Families will automatically donate yard materials without being asked.
D Composting problems can often be fixed easily.
C Families will automatically donate yard materials without being asked.
Why does Devin include the statistic from the State Environmental Review Board? (passage 2)
A To compare Maple Ridge composting rates to other schools
B To show how many teachers support composting
C To support the claim that landfill waste is a major problem
D To argue that composting can replace all forms of recycling
C To support the claim that landfill waste is a major problem
What should you do when you are done with an exam?
Go back and make sure that each of your answers can be supported with evidence from the text. (Double check that ALL answers are found in the text).
Raise your answer so your teacher can make sure you are complete.
Answer the question below AND define what tone is
What tone do both authors share?
A Neutral and distant
B Encouraging and persuasive
C Angry and demanding
D Sarcastic and informal
B Encouraging and persuasive
An author's tone is the attitude they have toward their subject or audience, conveyed through their choice of words and writing style
What the difference between writing with a formal tone and passionate tone?
Formal tone
• Serious and polite
• No feelings, just facts
• Like talking to a principal
Passionate tone
• Shows excitement or strong feelings
• Still polite, but more emotional
• Like talking about something you really care about
How do Keira and Devin support their arguments differently? (both passages)
A Keira focuses on team strengths; Devin focuses on school-wide benefits.
B Both rely entirely on emotional appeals.
C Neither uses specific evidence.
D Keira uses statistical evidence, while Devin does not.
A Keira focuses on team strengths; Devin focuses on school-wide benefits.
How does audience affect how each author writes? (both passages)
A Keira writes to teammates; Devin writes to a principal.
B Both write to the superintendent.
C Keira writes to parents; Devin writes to teachers.
D Both write to district board members.
A Keira writes to teammates; Devin writes to a principal.
List the steps needed to complete a paired passage exam
-read the questions for passage 1
-read passage 1 and take notes
-answer questions for passage 1
-read the questions for passage 2
-read passage 2 and take notes
-answer questions for passage 2
-reread passage 1 and 2
-answer questions for both passages