Question Types
Key Words: Supports, Illustrates, Helps
Evidence
Key Words: Argue, Claim
Argumentative
What does the first P in PEEP stand for?
Point
What is the first step of the synthesis strategy?
Determine the question type
What are the two things you need in an introduction paragraph?
Quick summary/background and a THESIS
Key Words: Summarize, Summary
Summary
Key Words: Inform, Explain
Informative
What does the first E in PEEP stand for?
Evidence
What is the second step of the synthesis strategy?
Find the common theme among the answer choices
Key Words: Correction, Revision
Revising/Editing
Key Words: Infer, Predict, Assume
Inference
Key Words: Persuade, Convince
Persuasive
What does the second E in PEEP stand for?
Explanation
What is the third step of the synthesis strategy?
Look for information in the passage
Where is the author's main idea/argument/thesis located in the passage?
The beginning
Key Words: Why, How, Reason, Purpose
Author's Purpose
Key Words: Analyze, Interpret
What does the second P in PEEP stand for?
Purpose
What do you do if you see a question that is asking for the meaning of a word?
Use the dictionary
What are the two things you need in a conclusion?
Restatement of the thesis, restatement of the overall purpose
Key Words: Overall, Point
Main Idea
What are two things you MUST have in your essay?
Thesis and supporting evidence from the article
What paragraphs do you use the PEEP structure for?
Body Paragraphs
Where do you find the PURPOSE in a paragraph?
The end
Where is the author's main purpose located in the passage?
The end