Open-ended questions are normally found at the end of a reading passage.
100
What elements are important in a story?
Beginning, middle, end
Dialogue
figurative language
descriptive words and phrases
action verbs
100
What type of figurative language is contained in the following sentence?
The boy smiled like a crocodile eager to eat his next meal.
Simile
100
What should you do first when reading a passage with multiple choice questions?
Read the questions. Don't read the answers.
200
What types of openings can you use?
Grabber, Informational, Story, Traditional
200
What information should you include in your open-ended response?
Text references, quotes, your opinion, and a connection
200
How do we punctuate dialogue in a story?
Use quotation marks around the person's words.
Start a new paragraph when the next person speaks.
Use punctuation inside the quotation marks.
200
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a comparision of two dissimilar objects. A metaphor does not use "like" or "as".
200
Can you circle or cross out text/words/ideas in the test booklet?
Absolutely!
300
Why are transition words important?
Transition words signal to the reader that you are making an important point. They also make reading a paper much more smooth
300
What are the three types of connections a writer can make to the text?
text to text, text to world, text to self
300
What are some of the things you should NOT do when responding to a speculative writing prompt?
Never change the people - if it's a mom and son....don't make it a daughter.
Never change the setting.
Never turn it into a dream.
300
What is figurative language?
Figurative language contains words that paint a picture in the reader's mind.
300
Why go back and reread sections of the passage when replying to a multiple choice question?
Your memory is faulty. It remembers what it wants. It's important to confirm your answers by going back into the text and rereading.
400
How many reasons should a persuasive essay contain?
Three reasons
400
Why are connections important?
Connections are important because they show the reader that the writer understands the question and can relate it to experiences in the world.
400
Why is dialogue important?
Dialogue moves the story along. It helps the reader understand what the characters are thinking.
400
"The snake smiled at its prey" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
400
How can you figure out what a word means when answering a multiple choice question? (4 answers)
Go back into the text.
Read the paragraph and think about how the entire paragraph makes you feel.
Reread the sentence looking for clues to help you eliminate wrong answers.
Substitute response words for the underlined word.
500
Why is planning/brainstorming important?
Planning helps you organize your ideas and choose an argument that has the best reasons.
500
Why are quotes from the text important?
Quotes from the text are important because they help the reader understand the writer's opinion. Quotes reflect the writer's thoughts and prove the writer's opinion.
500
How much should the writer write?
The NJAsk test booklet usually has 3 pages for the writer to create a story. Don't write one page! You are expected to fill the booklet!
500
"Her laughter exploded with delight" is an example of what type of figurative language?
hyperbole
500
What should you do if you think two answers are correct?
Go back into the text. You will find clues to help you decide which answer is MORE correct! Then make your best guess.