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Duplicate of PSSA ELA
Duplicate of PSSA ELA
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When reading a TDA, you should annotate
True
You betcha!
False
Maybe
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What can you expect on the PSSA's?
Grammar Multiple Choice Questions
Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions
Opened Ended Questions
Text Dependent Analysis Essay (TDA)
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The exposition is defined as
The middle of the story
the beginning of the story
the point of the story
the end of the story
4
You should answer EVERY Question
False
True
5
The topic is defined as
the story
simply what the text is about
the central idea
apples
6
You should ALWAYS check your answers when testing
True
False
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ALL PSSA exams are the same
True
False
8
When your are finished a section, you should double check your answers
Maybe, if I feel like it
Absolutely
True
False
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When you're reading the question, you should
Highlight or underline
Guess
Skim through the reading
Read it carefully
10
The night before, I should
relax and mentally prepare myself
PARTY
Get enough sleep and be well rested
Read memes all night
11
All conclusions have two functions:
Restate your thesis, leave the reader thinking, wanting more
End the essay and restate your thesis
To write in conclusion and restate your thesis
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The central idea of the text is
important
in the center of the page
central to the story
the main idea
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When you are asked to write a response, you should write legibly
True
Yes, TAKE YOUR TIME!
Nah, they'll figure it out
False
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To close your essay or leave your reader wanting more, you can
End your essay with a question
Write Bye/The End :(
Leave your reader with a strong staement
End your essay with a quote
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Opinions are
not necessary based on fact
Always wrong
Always right
Are beliefs or views
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The tone of the story is
how you read the story
can I sing to the story?
the attitude of the writer
how the story is read in your voice
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A thesis should have
one supporting reason
four supporting reasons
three supporting reasons
two supporting reasons
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The author's purpose is the
the main reason he or she wrote the text
purpose for existing
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Reading like a detective means
Comprehend what you've read
Annotate
Take your time
Highlight
20
For multiple choice questions, you should read every choice
Si, Ja, Oui,
YES, it is only beneficial
NAH
Yes, even if you feel you already know the correct response
21
When reading a TDA, you should write the question at the top of the page to help
True
Nah, I will remember the question
Yes, it is a good reminder for what is being asked of you
Yes, It can only help
22
Keep a positive attitude while taking the test
TRUE!
False
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I will do my best to earn a proficient on the PSSA's
Absolutely
TRUE
YEs, I know what I'm doing
I got this!
24
An inference is defined as
conclusion the reader draws based on details from the text
to infer
25
The author's point of view is
the opinions, beliefs and personal judgements the author has
is never correct
is just background information
is always correct
26
When reading a TDA, you should
Focus
Read like a detective- carefully
Pause every paragraph and restate it in your own words
Analyze the information
27
Every Thesis is like a road map, they let the reader know your argument
False
Maybe
True
28
Strategies to HOOK your audience in an essay include
Question
Fact
Strong Statment
Quote
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A summary is
introduction of topic
restatement of main points
short account of the central ideas and key details
brief statement
30
I3RC stands for
Introduction 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
Introduction, Three reasons and Conclusion
Introduction, Relive, Revise & Relate and Conclusion
31
Logos is evidence based on
Opinion
Snapchat
LOGIC
Fact
32
If you are unsure of an answer, cross out the answers you know are incorrect
Yes, it helps eliminate the wrong responses
Of course!!!
Nah
True
33
There is a time limit for the PSSA
True
False
34
Writing is a process, you should
Brainstorm ideas
Edit/Revise
Draft
Plan or Outline
35
Cause and effect describe
show a sequence of events
events in terms of why thet occurred
use comparing and contrasting
Usually have the words since, because if, consequently
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Narrrative writing
is written by the narrator
is the writing that tells the story
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When writing an essay, you should
Begin with because
Use I.3R.C
Only write 2 paragraphs
USE A.C.E