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NJ ASK Strategies
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OEQ responses are scored out of how many points?
4 points. The maximum amount is 4 points.
100
What is the point or goal of a persuasive essay?
To persuade your reader to see your side and to use examples and reasons to prove a specific position.
100
What are two words you could use (and should use) to replace the word "means" when describing the meaning of a quote?
The quote implies... The quote suggests...
100
What must your narrative have in order to be considered a full story?
A plot or a clear beginning, middle and end.
100
What is your FIRST STEP before you begin writing any of the writing prompts?
Read the prompt and underline or circle important key facts.
200
How much time are you given to write a persuasive or argument essay?4
45 minutes
200
What is a position OR THESIS statement?
A statement that describes your position on the topic given.
200
Name the three main text to connections that you can use in an explanatory essay. Which one must you use every time?
text to self text to text (or media) text to world
200
What does RACE stand for?
Restate question Answer the question Cite at least two text examples Explain examples
200
When pre-writing for a persuasive essay, what are your first three steps
Read and underline the prompt Pick a side Brainstorm three reasons
300
How much time should you spend pre-writing on the major writing assignments on the NJ ASK?
2-3 minutes. No more than five minutes.
300
What does TREE stand for? Why is the last E in TREE so important and what should you do in this step when you are writing?
Topic Sentence Reason Example Explain or Elaborate In the last step, you have to add writing that elaborates or explains why your examples are significant and what they prove. Use this as an opportunity to prove your position to your reader. You must convince them!
300
Give the acronym you learned for writing explanatory essays on a quote and explain what each step means...
I E E C Write an introduction, develop two "text-to" examples, and write a conclusion with a moral or lesson that describes what you learned from your "text to" example.
300
How many characters should your story have? Why?
At least three characters will help you to develop a plot
300
Name two test taking strategies for the NJ ASK
Read all directions Underline or circle key words Use a process of elimination Choose between two good answers Underline as you read Preview the OEQ first
400
What is the NJ ASK Holistic Scoring rubric and out of how many points are your writing assignments scored?
The rubric used to score your work is a six point rubric. Any score above a four is considered a passing score.
400
What transitions should you use if you want to elaborate on a main point? Why are transitions so important? You must tell me two reasons why and these much match the answer!
Therefore, Thus, Furthermore, -They create flow in your writing -The rubric requires you to include them
400
In an explanatory essay, your thesis discusses what your essay will....... fill in the blank
PROVE or DISCUSS
400
What two steps should you complete to brainstorm ideas before responding to a narrative prompt? (What two parts of your story must you figure out?)
The plot and the characters (at least three)
400
Why should you include a text to self connection in the second paragraph of an open-ended question?
You will receive a 4. It shows you are able to relate material to something else and make connections.
500
What are compositional risks? Give an EXAMPLE and explain why these are good to add in your writing.
Compositional Risks include: -onomatopoeia (sound words) -simile (comparison using like or as) -metaphor (comparing one thing to something else) -personification (giving human characteristics to objects) -dialogue -descriptive details -inner monologue -persuasive strategies/rhetorical questioning These increase your score. They add creative and thoughtful elements to your writing.
500
Tell me the entire format for persuasive writing from introduction to conclusion!
H P C T T R E E R E T C
500
What should you include in your conclusion? Why?
Be sure to discuss what you learned from the experience you describe as your text to self connection. It ties up your essay and you may receive extra points.
500
Punctuate this line of dialogue correctly. It is missing two important pieces of punctuation.
"I would like to come too" said Jim
500
What should you do if the explanatory task is NOT a response to a quote?
Write a basic four paragraph essay where you develop two examples. Be sure to include an introduction and conclusion. Remember, you may get a curve ball.