KEYSTONE LIT REVIEW - Strategies, Question Tips, Review, etc.

Label the parts of the plot diagram.

b

c

d

e

a

Climax

Resolution

Exposition

Rising Action

Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Match the following task verbs to their definitions

• Show common and/or differing features

• Explain

• Identify the parts of a whole & their relationship to determine meaning

• Interpret

• Make understandable, plain, clear

• Compare / Contrast

• Examine and judge carefully (worth, quality, significance, etc.)

• Evaluate

• Give reasons & explanation to show understanding of the meaning of a text/situation

• Analyze

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Match the following propaganda technique to its definition.

• Attempts to persuade by appealing to emotion instead of logic

• Circular Argument

• Making an oversimplified statement based on limited info (stereotyping)

• Red Herring

• Stating the conclusion as part of the argument

• Emotional Appeal

• "everyone" is doing it, so you should too!

• Sweeping Generalization

• An attempt to distract the reader with info that isn't relevant

• Bandwagon

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can you determine how the setting impacts the story (characters, mood, conflict, etc.)?

• Change the setting and then see what about the story would be different

• Make a guess based on what you think the author wanted

• Figure out what the mood is and then find a setting that matches it more

• You have to guess

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the MINIMUM amount that you need to write on the constructed response?

• One paragraph (6 sentences) that restates & answers the question with 2 quotes and explanations.

• 6 sentences that are related to the story

• A well-structured 5 paragraph essay

• 2 really good sentences

What should you NOT do if you don't know the answer to a question?

• Skip it and come back to it

• Eliminate as many options as possible

• Guess as a last resort

• Leave it blank

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Author's purpose is usually closely related to which of the following (for both FICTION & NONFICTION)?

• Genre

• Structure

• Plot

• Mood

• Bias

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following is a fact?

• Kutztown is the best school district in Berks County

• High school students should be allowed to have their phones in class.

• Pennsylvania requires students to take the Keystone Exams.

• School would be better if there were no rules.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is an explanation of Lord of the Flies?

• A bunch of boys are stranded on an island. They attempt to establish a society, but they eventually become uncivilized and violent.

• Lord of the Flies is similar to The Hunger Games, but their settings are different. Also the protagonist of the hunger games is a girl.

• Lord of the Flies is an important book to read in high school because of its use of allegory and its commentary on society.

• The author of Lord of the flies uses symbolism to develop his commentary on the savage & violent nature of humans in the absence of structure.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an analysis of Lord of the Flies?

• A bunch of boys are stranded on an island. They attempt to establish a society, but they eventually become uncivilized and violent.

• Lord of the Flies is similar to The Hunger Games, but their settings are different. Also the protagonist of the hunger games is a girl.

• Lord of the Flies is an important book to read in high school because of its use of allegory and its commentary on society.

• The author of Lord of the flies uses symbolism to develop his commentary on the savage & violent nature of humans in the absence of structure.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7