LEAP Test Prep Strategies from Mrs. C

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What does it mean to predict an outcome?

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To make an educated guess about the future.

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What is the definition of 'effect'?

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A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

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What should you jot notes about while reading passages?

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Character/setting or people/places, things that are repeated, numbers or things that seem really important.

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What must be included in your writing for the narrative LEAP test?

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Dialogue, thoughts and feelings, divided into at least three paragraphs, beginning, middle, and end, conflict and resolution.

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What is the first step when writing an essay (RESEARCH SIMULATION or LITERARY ANALYSIS)?

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Write out a brief reminder of the paragraph structure.

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What is the purpose of taking notes while reading?

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To help stay focused on the reading and retain important information.

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What elements are essential in a narrative structure?

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Beginning, middle, end, conflict, and resolution.

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What is the significance of dialogue in narrative writing?

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It helps to convey character emotions and advance the plot.

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What does 'figurative language' refer to?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to create vivid imagery.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.