Question Types
Name the question type: What is the theme of Princess and the Frog?
THEME
How many choices are there for multiple choice questions?
4 choices (A, B, C, D).
5
How many paragraphs are in a complete essay?
4
What should you do if you are stuck on a question?
MARK IT AND COME BACK?
Name the question type: How are motorcycles and electric bicycles similar?
COMPARE / SIMILAR
When doing multiple choice questions, some answer choices are clearly wrong and can be crossed out. What is this called?
ELIMINATION
What is the name of the sentence where you write your answer/ claim?
ASSERTION
What is the name of the first paragraph? This is where your hook and thesis go.
INTRODUCTION
What should you do if you are feeling tired or sleepy? (Bonus PTs: Name multiple strategies)
1) ASK FOR A BREAK
2) ASK TO GET WATER
3) ASK TO GO TO THE BATHROOM
4) ASK TO STAND UP
After reading a multiple choice question, what two strategies can help you make sure you understand what the question is asking?
1) ATTACK THE QUESTION (ANNOTATE)
2) WRITE THE JOB
What is it called when you go back to the text to look for a quote to support your TDQ?
How many body paragraphs are in an essay? Each can be considered 1 TDQ.
2 BODY PARAGRAPHS
How long should it take you to read 1 passage?
10-15 MINUTES- NO LONGER!
What should you do if a question says, "According to paragraph 5, what does Alvin feel about Simon?"
GO BACK TO THE TEXT AND READ PARAGRAPH 5
What comes after your evidence in the TDQ? This is where you explain in your own words.
INTERPRETATION
What is the name of the last paragraph in an essay?
CONCLUSION
If you finish early, what should you do? (Bonus PTs: Name multiple strategies)
1) CHECK THAT YOUR EXAM IS COMPLETE
2) CHECK YOUR WORK BY TESTING YOUR ANSWERS
3) FIND EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT YOUR MCQS
4) CHECK YOUR TDQS FOR 5 COMPLETE SENTENCES
5) CHECK YOUR ESSAY FOR 4 COMPLETE PARAGRAPHS