RST Structure
What is the first paragraph of an RST essay called?
Intro
"I walked to school" is what POV?
First person
Character vs. Character is what type of conflict? (External Conflict)
External conflict
How many minutes is Session 1?
(90 minutes)
What is the time and place of a story called?
(Setting)
What do you call a paragraph that supports the claim with evidence?
Body Paragraph
What POV lets readers know everyone’s thoughts?
Third
Fighting with nature is what conflict type?
Character vs. Nature
Name a writing task you might get on Session 2.
(RST, Literary Analysis, or Narrative)
What is the main idea of a story called?
(Theme)
What should a conclusion paragraph always restate?
(The main idea or claim)
Give an example of First Person POV.
Answers may vary
Fighting guilt inside your mind is what conflict?
Character vs. Self
True or False: There’s writing in Session 3.
(False)
What’s it called when two characters argue?
(Conflict)
How many paragraphs are in an RST?
Five
If the narrator uses "he" and "she" but only knows one person’s thoughts, what POV is it?
Third person
Fighting against unfair laws is what conflict?
Character vs. Society
How many sessions does the LEAP English test have?
(3)
What’s the feeling the reader gets from a story?
(Mood)
How many pieces of text evidence should you usually include in each body paragraph?
Why might an author choose First Person POV?
To show emotions and experiences
Give an example of Character vs. Technology.
(Answers will vary — e.g., "A robot taking over the world.")
Name one tip for staying focused during the test.
(Answers will vary — breathe, read carefully, read questions before the story, underline important info, process of elimination, etc.)
What do you call a character who changes throughout the story?
(Dynamic Character)