Terms
What is a narrative? For instance, if you are asked to create a narrative what do you need to do.
A narrative is a story, so you need to write a story.
When answering open response questions, what should you do first? A) read the passage B) read the multiple choice questions c) read the open response question d) read the italics
read the open response question
Read the sentence in italics.
But if the weather had changed dramatically, the Anasazi-who relied on crops for their survival-may have been forced to evacuate.
What is the main purpose of the dashes in the sentence?
A. to provide a definition
B. to show a contrasting idea
C. to set off additional information
D.to emphasize specific examples
C. to set off additional information
What is supporting evidence? Where do you need to add supporting evidence?
Supporting evidence is quotes or specific examples from the story. You need to add in supporting evidence into the body paragraphs.
What does TTQA stand for ?
Turn the question around
What is the difference between main idea and supporting details?
Main idea is the central idea in the story
Supporting details are minor details
What is the rhyme scheme in this poem?
FIRE AND ICE BY ROBERT FROST
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
A. ABAA
B. ABAB
C. ABCD
D. ABBA
A. ABAA
What is the meaning of the word gingerly as it is used in the sentence?
"Gus leans down and takes a look. Gingerly, he slides a big piece of red out and holds it to the light."
A. quickly
B. eagerly
C. cleverly
D. carefully
D. carefully
When it asks for the "main purpose" of something what is it asking for?
The author's reason for including this in to the passage.
What should you add to the body paragraphs (2 answers)
Topic sentences
Explanations in your own words
In information text what is the different between chronological order and cause and effect?
Give an example of each.
chronological order is the order it happens
Cause and effect shows an event that happens as a result of something
How many examples should you give in an MCAS open-response answer?
Three
Which is an example of characteristics?
A. Percy Jackson is the son of Poseidon.
B. Percy killed Medusa.
C. Percy is determined to save his mother.
D. Percy has a crush on Annabeth.
C. Determined is a character trait which is an example of characteristics.
What should you write in the note-taking tool of the text you are reading?
The MCAS open response pointing words, the main ideas of the paragraphs that help you answer the question
Read the following sentence:And frequently he went on ahead to break a trail, risking a fall into of the treacherous LEADS that opened in the frozen Arctic Ocean.
Which of the following sentences uses the word LEADS in the same way it is used in the sentence?
A. After the audition, Ty and Jessie got the LEADS in the play
B. Near the snow bank, the dog trainer held the dogs by their LEADS.
C.During the cold months, Mr. K LEADS the students around the forest.
D. Looking for food, the seal slide into one of the LEADS in the ice.
D. Looking for food, the seal slide into one of the LEADS in the ice.
Which ones are examples of a theme?
A. The Importance of Family
B. A boy saves his mother
C. Percy learns that he is the lightning thief.
D. Humans are Responsible for taking care of Nature
A and D
What are some techniques to use if you are unsure how to answer the open response? (3-there are 6)
1. Create a noteplan
2. Underline words in the question/prompt
3. TTQA
4. Use quotes in the passage as support
5. Re-read the story
6. Annotate the story
Read the paragraph:
Using disposable items is just a matter of habit for many people-grabbing a disposable bottle of water whenever leaving the house, or purchasing paper napkins at the grocery store.
Which details best supports the idea that using disposible items is a "matter of habit"
A. ..wipe our noses with paper tissues, tossing them in the trash
B. "All the waste is costly-for us and for the environment"
C. "And because we'd be buying less, we'd cut down on our use of energy
D. "others take a bit more effort, such as shopping second hand"
A. ..wipe our noses with paper tissues, tossing them in the trash
What does the word enriching in this sentence:What I am doing is enriching your life. (with her stories and questions) And sometimes, in the dark and confusing moments, I think you are enriching mine.
A. fixing
B. improving
C. explaining
D. researching
B. improving