Category 1
What are three examples of a lead in?
Answers may vary
Ex.) According to the text,
In the text it states,
In paragraph #, it mentions
What is the first thing you should do before reading the passages on the LEAP test?
Always read the questions first!
What does Think "FAST" mean when dealing with character's response and traits?
F- Feelings
A- actions
S- say (dialogue)
T- thoughts
Where is the subordinating conjunction of the following sentence?
Because we listened to our teacher's instructions, she rewarded us with candy.
What are the subjects for second person?
You and Your
If you are stuck between two answers, what should you always go with?
How many minutes are the second session of the LEAP test?
55 minutes
Contrast paragraph
What is another word for a claim and where should it be located?
Claim is known as statement, and it should be included in the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
What type of symbols should surround your in-text citation?
Parenthesis
What are the three important factors that need to be included in the background information?
Author's full name
Title
Short Summary
The topic sentence should include two important factors. What are they?
What should be included in your thesis?
Your thesis needs to include a claim.
How many minutes are the third session of the LEAP test?
45 minutes
What are the five steps of the writing process?
1. Pre-Writing (Brainstorming)
2. Drafting
3. Revising
4. Editing
5. Publishing (Submitting an Essay)
How many minutes are the first session of the LEAP test?
90 minutes
For a compare and contrast essay, what type of paragraph should the first body paragraph be?
Comparison paragraph
What are the three ways to write a hook? Which way should be used for the LEAP test?
1. Question with an answer
2. Quote
3. Fact or statement (must be used for the LEAP test)
What should be restated in the conclusion paragraph of an essay?
The thesis sentence should be restated in the conclusion paragraph.
Fix the following sentence correctly:
We is excited about the LEAP test bcuz we been preparing for manie months
Correct:
We are excited about the LEAP test because we have been preparing for many months.
What is the primary purpose of using transition words in an essay?
Transition words are used to help the essay flow.
What does the acronym HBIT stand for?
H-hook
B-background
I-information
T-thesis
What are the three parts of the Quote sandwich?
1. Lead-In
2. Quote + In-text citation
3. Explain
What is the correct formula for complex sentences?
DC, + IC= complex sentence
The ants are singing and dancing to the sounds of the music.
What type of figurative language is this sentence? Define the figurative language.