PSAT Practice & Review
What are 5 last minute tips for the PSAT?
5 last minute tips include: get enough sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, practice with sample questions, manage your time wisely, and stay calm.
What is ethos? Give an example.
Ethos is an appeal to authority and credibility. Example: "She’s Proactiv".
What does CRAAP stand for?
CRAAP stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose.
Who is the main character of the book?
Ishmael Beah
What pronouns are allowed to be used in personal essays?
I, me, my.
What is the purpose of skimming and scanning?
Skimming and scanning helps you quickly find important information in a text to answer questions efficiently.
What is pathos? Give an example.
Pathos is an appeal to emotions. Example: "Does Your Husband Look Younger Than You?".
What is currency in research?
Currency refers to the timeliness of the information.
What happened to Ishmael's cassettes?
They were burned with his old clothes.
What’s it called when you list words to come up with a topic?
Brainstorming
What does annotating a text involve?
Annotating involves marking up the text with notes to highlight important details, main ideas, and personal thoughts.
What is logos? Give an example.
Logos is an appeal to logic and reason. Example: "1 out of 4 adults are living with a mental health condition".
What does authority mean in CRAAP?
Authority is about the source of the information and its credibility.
What happens to Ishmael when UNICEF arrives?
His life as a soldier has come to an end.
What is an adage?
A universal truth
Name a resource for PSAT practice.
Khan Academy is a great resource for PSAT practice. College Board accepted, too.
Define a campaign that uses ethos effectively.
A campaign that uses ethos effectively might feature a celebrity endorsing a product based on their credible status.
Define accuracy in the context of CRAAP.
Accuracy refers to the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content.
What happens when war reaches Ishmael?
He is in another town; he is not with all of his family.
A good speaker should…
Make eye contact, speak clearly/loudly, stand up straight
What are effective strategies for time management during the PSAT?
Effective strategies include prioritizing questions, keeping track of time, and practicing pacing with timed quizzes.
How does pathos appeal to the audience?
Pathos appeals to the audience by evoking emotional responses, making them relate to the message.
What is the purpose of an annotated bibliography?
The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to provide a summary of the source without retelling every detail.
Briefly describe Ishmael's journey.
Ishmael’s journey involves being recruited to fight in a civil war and going through rehabilitation.
What are the three main components of an annotated bibliography entry, and what does each one do?
Summary – Briefly explains the content of the source.
Assessment – Evaluates the credibility and reliability of the source.
Reflection – Explains how the source is useful for your research or project.