Reading
What is the main idea of a passage?
The most important point the author is making.
What is the first step when starting an NJGPA essay?
Read the prompt and sources
In the sentence "The teacher's feedback was constructive, helping the student improve," what does CONSTRUCTIVE most nearly mean?
Helpful or intended to improve
What should you do when a question asks for text evidence?
Use a quote or detail from the passage to support the answer.
True or false: you should use all your time while taking the test.
True
What does it mean to infer something while reading?
Use clues in the text and your thinking to figure something out.
How many body paragraphs should you write?
As many paragraphs as there are sources.
In “The scientist remained skeptical of the results,” what does skeptical mean?
Doubtful or questioning.
Which answer best uses evidence?
A. I think the character is brave.
B. The character is brave because she climbs the mountain despite the storm.
If you don’t know the answer to a multiple-choice question right away, what should you do first?
Eliminate obviously wrong answers.
Instead of reading for the plot, what are you typically looking for on a test?
Character interactions and tone.
Planning
In “The solution provided only a temporary remedy,” what does remedy mean?
A solution or way to fix a problem.
If a question asks which sentence supports the theme, what should you look for?
A sentence that shows the main message of the story.
Why should you read the question before rereading the passage?
It tells you what information to look for.
What should you look for to determine the author’s tone?
Word choice and how the author describes the topic.
What are the two types of essays you might have to write?
Informative/explanatory or argumentative
In “Her argument was compelling and convinced many listeners,” what does compelling mean?
Very convincing.
True or False: Evidence should come from outside sources when answering reading questions.
False
What should you do if you finish early?
Review answers and check written responses for errors.
What score do you need to pass?
725
In an informative essay what type of information are you writing?
What strategies can you use in a argumentative essay?
-You are explaining/restating/summarizing the sources.
-Ethos, pathos, and logos
In “The author’s tone was optimistic despite the challenges described,” what does optimistic mean?
Hopeful or positive about the future.
Why do NJGPA questions ask for the best evidence after a question?
To prove the answer is supported by the text.
If two answers look correct, what should you do?
Choose the answer that is most clearly supported by the text.