forgive the long post ppls.
props go to the regentreviewlive weirdo who came up w/ the powerpoint. i just typed it up so )insert proper pronoun here) wouldnt have to shlep thru 40 odd slides.
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Your test is scored on five QUALITIES:
MEANING
• Did you do what they asked?
• Did you show that you understood the text(s)?
• Did you discuss the text, not just summarize it?
o DEVELOPMENT
• Did you use specific details from the text?
• Did the details support your main idea?
o ORGANIZATION
• Did you write an introduction that states your point?
• Did you write a conclusion that restates your point?
• Did you keep restating your point throughout?
• Did you use transitional words & phrases?
LANGUAGE USE
• Did you write for the intended audience?
• Did you vary sentences for good rhythm?
• Did you use appropriate vocabulary?
CONVENTIONS
• Did you spell words correctly?
• Did you use correct punctuation?
• Did you use correct grammar?
What They Don’t Want You To Know:
Since the speech is ALREADY ORGANIZED WITH SUPPORTING DETAILS, your ESSAY will be ALREADY ORGANIZED WITH SUPPORTING DETAILS! All you have to do is WRITE THEM DOWN!
Types of MC Questions:
FACT QUESTION: Find the evidence in the text.
INFERENCE QUESTION: draw a conclusion from evidence in the text
VOCABULARY QUESTION: Can you guess the word’s meaning from the context?
GUIDELINES remind you of the five standards!
• Tell your audience what they need to know about saving the ocean environment (MEANING)
• Use specific, accurate, and relevant information from the speech to support your discussion (DETAILS)
• Organize your ideas in a logical and coherent manner (ORGANIZATION)
• Use a tone and level of language appropriate for a report for a health class (LANGUAGE)
• Follow the conventions of standard written English (CONVENTIONS)
SESSION 1—PART B
READ THE TEXT FOR IDEASÃ Highlight or underline ideas
READ THE TEXT FOR FACTSÃ Highlight or underline facts
INTERPRET THE TABLE, CHART, OR MAPÃ Draw conclusions from table
SECRETS OF PART B
• Use the article for main idea and support points (plus details)
• Use data from the chart for additional support
Types of MC Questions:
o FACT QUESTION: Did you read accurately?
o TABLE QUESTION: You need to find and interpret data!
o INFERENCE QUESTION: Can you draw a conclusion from the text?