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Every Thesis is like a road map, they let the reader know your argument
True
Maybe
False
2
For multiple choice questions, you should read every choice
NAH
YES, it is only beneficial
Yes, even if you feel you already know the correct response
Si, Ja, Oui,
3
When reading a TDA, you should write the question at the top of the page to help
Nah, I will remember the question
True
Yes, It can only help
Yes, it is a good reminder for what is being asked of you
4
Narrrative writing
is the writing that tells the story
is written by the narrator
5
The topic is defined as
the central idea
apples
the story
simply what the text is about
6
Reading like a detective means
Highlight
Take your time
Annotate
Comprehend what you've read
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The tone of the story is
how you read the story
the attitude of the writer
how the story is read in your voice
can I sing to the story?
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The exposition is defined as
The middle of the story
the beginning of the story
the end of the story
the point of the story
9
You should ALWAYS check your answers when testing
False
True
10
When you are asked to write a response, you should write legibly
Yes, TAKE YOUR TIME!
Nah, they'll figure it out
True
False
11
A thesis should have
three supporting reasons
two supporting reasons
one supporting reason
four supporting reasons
12
Keep a positive attitude while taking the test
False
TRUE!
13
ALL PSSA exams are the same
True
False
14
The central idea of the text is
the main idea
important
central to the story
in the center of the page
15
I3RC stands for
Introduction, Relive, Revise & Relate and Conclusion
Introduction 3 Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion
Introduction, Three reasons and Conclusion
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What can you expect on the PSSA's?
Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions
Grammar Multiple Choice Questions
Text Dependent Analysis Essay (TDA)
Opened Ended Questions
17
I will do my best to earn a proficient on the PSSA's
I got this!
YEs, I know what I'm doing
Absolutely
TRUE
18
An inference is defined as
to infer
conclusion the reader draws based on details from the text
19
Opinions are
Are beliefs or views
Always right
not necessary based on fact
Always wrong
20
When reading a TDA, you should
Read like a detective- carefully
Pause every paragraph and restate it in your own words
Focus
Analyze the information
21
Writing is a process, you should
Brainstorm ideas
Plan or Outline
Draft
Edit/Revise
22
There is a time limit for the PSSA
True
False
23
The night before, I should
Read memes all night
PARTY
relax and mentally prepare myself
Get enough sleep and be well rested
24
All conclusions have two functions:
Restate your thesis, leave the reader thinking, wanting more
To write in conclusion and restate your thesis
End the essay and restate your thesis
25
A summary is
restatement of main points
brief statement
short account of the central ideas and key details
introduction of topic
26
Strategies to HOOK your audience in an essay include
Fact
Quote
Question
Strong Statment
27
When reading a TDA, you should annotate
Maybe
True
You betcha!
False
28
Cause and effect describe
use comparing and contrasting
events in terms of why thet occurred
show a sequence of events
Usually have the words since, because if, consequently
29
The author's point of view is
is always correct
the opinions, beliefs and personal judgements the author has
is never correct
is just background information
30
The author's purpose is the
the main reason he or she wrote the text
purpose for existing
31
When you're reading the question, you should
Guess
Skim through the reading
Highlight or underline
Read it carefully
32
When your are finished a section, you should double check your answers
False
Maybe, if I feel like it
Absolutely
True
33
You should answer EVERY Question
False
True
34
If you are unsure of an answer, cross out the answers you know are incorrect
Nah
Of course!!!
Yes, it helps eliminate the wrong responses
True
35
Logos is evidence based on
LOGIC
Fact
Snapchat
Opinion
36
To close your essay or leave your reader wanting more, you can
Write Bye/The End :(
Leave your reader with a strong staement
End your essay with a quote
End your essay with a question
37
When writing an essay, you should
USE A.C.E
Begin with because
Only write 2 paragraphs
Use I.3R.C