Reading Strategies
Read the questions
The first paragraph of an essay is called:
the introduction paragraph
it was really easy!
What is the minimum number of times you should read a poem?
If a question mentions a specific paragraph number you should ____________________
The middle paragraphs of an essay are called:
the body paragraphs
"She is the sun. Always shining bright and joyous."
is a:
a. simile
b. metaphor
metaphor
the literal meaning
If there is a small number next to a word* it means that________________________
They gave you the definition of the word at the bottom of the page or end of the text
The final paragraph of an essay is called:
The conclusion
"She is as beautiful as the ocean" is a:
a. Simile
b. metaphor
simile
The second time you read a poem should be for the:
figurative meaning
If you know a multiple choice answer is NOT correct you should:
slash and trash (i.e. cross it out)
How do you know how many paragraphs are required for your essay?
You can use the bullet points provided in the essay prompt to outline the number of paragraphs
If a comparison uses "like" or "as" it is a:
simile
What strategy can you use in written responses?
RACE or CER
What is the difference between a claim and a thesis?
A thesis is the "big picture" claim, while claims are the building blocks
If a comparison is a direct comparison between two things it is a: