Integrated Reading and Writing SOL Test Review

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What does the 'Y' stand for in the PAY strategy?

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Why

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What does an essay with strong elaboration and details need to do?

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Fully elaborates using a range of highly relevant facts, definitions, opinions, details, and/or other examples to support the central idea OR fully elaborates using descriptive details to develop the plot, setting, or characters.

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What does an essay with strong style need to have?

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Author’s style includes consistent use of variety in sentence structure, transitions, and prepositional phrases.

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What type of graphic should you use to plan your essay?

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Bubble Map

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What does an essay with strong sentence formation need to do?

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Exhibits consistent control of sentence formation, avoiding fragments and run-ons.

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What is the purpose of the PAY strategy in writing?

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To help students remember to state their Point, provide supporting Answer, and explain Why it matters.

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What is elaboration in writing?

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Elaboration is the process of adding more detail to support the main idea or argument.

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What is a Bubble Map used for?

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A Bubble Map is used to brainstorm and organize ideas visually.

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What is the importance of sentence variety in writing?

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Sentence variety keeps the writing engaging and helps convey ideas more effectively.

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What are run-on sentences?

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Run-on sentences are sentences that join two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.