RST
What does RST stand for?
Research Simulation Task
What does LAT stand for?
Literary Analysis Task
A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
What does R.A.C.E stand for?
Restate
Answer
Cite Evidence
Explain Evidence
What type of essay should be written if you need to create an alternate ending?
NARRATIVE
What type of information is used when writing a RST?
Articles and Multimedia
What type of information is used when writing an LAT?
The text itself, including its plot, characters, setting, themes, literary devices, and the author's choices
What type of information is used when writing a NARRATIVE?
Stories, Novels, Passages
How many examples should you have in your ANSWER section?
2-3 (in your own words)
What type of essay should be written if your sources or articles or videos?
RST (Research Simulation Task)
What is a RST? (Research Simulation Task)
An assessment that requires students to analyze an informational topic presented through multiple sources (like articles or multimedia)
What is a LAT?
An essay that requires students to carefully examine and evaluate a piece of literature, focusing on its literary elements and author's choices to demonstrate understanding and critical thinking
TRUE or FALSE?
Using an article can be used to write a narrative essay?
FALSE
How do you determine how many paragraphs are required when writing a LAT or RST?
By identifying the number of sources.
Introduction, Conclusion + number or sources (body)
What type of essay should be written if the sources are passages or novels
LAT (Literary Analysis Task)
Which type of text can be used to write an RST?
Hatchet, The Lightning Thief, The Story behind your dreams
Which of these CANNOT be used when using sources for and LAT.
Passages, Novels, Stories, News Articles
How many paragraphs should a Narrative Essay contain?
3 or more.
Beginning (Introduction)
Middle (Body)
End (Conclusion)
Should your "Cite Evidence" section include a quote in your own words OR a quote directly from the text?
Quote directly from the text
Identify if the prompt is a LAT, RST, or NARRATIVE:
"The Day Everything Changed"
Imagine you woke up one morning and discovered something unexpected had happened overnight. Maybe your pet can suddenly talk, your town is covered in snow in the middle of summer, or you’ve switched places with your favorite celebrity or book character!
Write a story about that day. Be sure to describe what happened, how you felt, and how the day ended. Use lots of details to help your reader imagine the events clearly.
NARRATIVE
Which of these CANNOT be used when using sources for and RST.
Youtube Videos, Novels, Articles, Real World Information
Novels
Which type of text can be used to write a LAT?
Michael Jordan: A Profile in Failure, Should the School Day start Later, The Amigo Brothers
Which phrase can help identify a Narrative Essay?
Compare and Contrast
Analyze the text
Continue the Story
Read and Explain
This type of information, often gathered from books, articles, or websites, is used to support claims in a Research Simulation Task.
Text Evidence
Identify if the prompt is a LAT, RST, or NARRATIVE:
"What Makes a Hero?"
You’ve just read two stories about characters who show bravery and determination. One character might face a challenge at school, while the other deals with a tough situation at home or in their community.
Think about how each character shows courage. Write an essay explaining how the characters respond to challenges and what those responses say about what makes someone a hero. Use evidence from both texts to support your ideas.
LAT (Literary Analysis Task)