Level 1
Define source
Where you found the passage (website, textbook etc.)
Define describe
Define summarize
Write about the most important facts or ideas in the story. Using your own words to write a response.
What do you do when you are asked to reflect?
After reading the passage, explain what you learned and how it relates to real life.
Define inform and provide an example
Gives information or facts
Example: encyclopedias etc.
Define list.
Provide short pieces of information to respond to the question.
How many sentences should we write when asked to summarize?
3 sentences
Sentence 1: Somebody + Wanted
Sentence 2: But
Sentence 3: So + Then
What acronym do you use when you are asked to reflect, and what does each letter represent?
Acronym: PEEL
Point Example Explain Link
What is the acronym for 'PURPOSE', and what does each letter represent?
Acronym: PIE
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Provide a response for the question listed below:
List two school materials you should bring to class.
- Pen
- Notebook
What is the acronym used to summarize, and what does each letter stand for?
Acronym: SWBST
Somebody Wanted But So Then
What transitional phrases do we use for each letter in the acronym?
P: I learned that...
E: For example,...
- For instance,...
E: This shows that...
- This means that...
L: Therefore,...
Identify the titles of the two reading passages in the final exam.
Reading & Ignoring Good Advice
Describe the TV screen.
The TV screen is large and flat. It shows images, videos, and presentations.
Identify the mistakes in the summary below.
Jane wanted to have a bird as a pet. There weren't any birds outside her house. So Mary went to the pet store, and that's all.
1. Name
2. Incomplete ending
Identify the mistakes in this response:
I learned that we should always read because it can help our minds. For example, "You will be able to... think more intelligently." Reading can help our minds and increase our intelligence in the way we think. Therefore, we need to read a book and it will help change the way we think.
Line# / paragraph #
This means that
Connect to real life (students, youth etc.)
What is the purpose of passage 2 in the final exam? Justify your response.
Purpose: entertain
It tells a story about a character and is intended to entertain the reader.
Choose one object in the classroom. List 2 features and describe what it is used for.
Object: Desk
Features: Flat surface, big
A desk is used by the teacher to keep supplies inside. The students' notebooks are stacked on the desk when assignments are due.
Summarize this passage:
In his sophomore year of high school, basketball legend Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play. The coach cut Jordan from the team. Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. The next year, Jordan made the varsity squad. He averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history.
Michael wanted to join the basketball team. The coach thought he was too short. So he trained hard, then he joined the team and he became a famous athlete.
Identify the mistakes in this response:
I learned that we should listen to our mother's counsel. We need to learn and remember that our parents always knows what's best for us. When we choose to hide in the bathroom we won't learn anything. We need to focus on our studies and try hard.
Example, Explanation
Transitional phase for E, E, L
Identify the real life situation or group