NJSLA Reading

What is the primary focus when actively reading a narrative text for the narrative task?

• To analyze the grammar and punctuation of the text

• To pay attention to the focus character's personality development and motivations

• To memorize the narrative for future reference

• To critique the author's writing style

Answer explanation

The primary focus when actively reading a narrative text for the narrative task is to pay attention to the focus character's personality development and motivations.

You will be required to read both _________ and ___________ on the NJSLA.

• Theme and point of view

• fiction and non-fiction

• texts and non texts

• characterzation and dialogue

What two main areas are being assessed on the NJ Holistic Scoring Rubric?

• 1. Written Expression

  2. Reading Comprehension

• 1. Analyzing Literature and Text

  2. Punctuation, Capitalization and Commas

• 1. Reading Comprehension and Written Expression

  2. Knowledge of Language and Conventions

• 1. Knowledge of Language and Conventions

  2. Organization

What should you look at when analyzing the structure of a piece of text?

• the genre of writing

• the author's purpose

• the types of transition words that are being used

• all of the above

Which of the following is an example of a "theme" in literature?

• The setting of the story takes place in a haunted house.

• The main character learns the importance of honesty.

• The plot involves a treasure hunt.

• The story is told from the perspective of the protagonist.

What does it mean to "analyze" a text?

• To read the text quickly for a general understanding

• To break the text down into parts and examine how those parts work together

• To translate the text into another language

• To memorize the text

What is the primary focus when actively reading a narrative text for the narrative task?

• To analyze the grammar and punctuation of the text

• To pay attention to the focus character's personality development and motivations

• To memorize the narrative for future reference

• To critique the author's writing style

You will be required to read both _________ and ___________ on the NJSLA.

• Theme and point of view

• fiction and non-fiction

• texts and non texts

• characterzation and dialogue

What two main areas are being assessed on the NJ Holistic Scoring Rubric?

• 1. Written Expression 2. Reading Comprehension

• 1. Analyzing Literature and Text 2. Punctuation, Capitalization and Commas

• 1. Reading Comprehension and Written Expression 2. Knowledge of Language and Conventions

• 1. Knowledge of Language and Conventions 2. Organization

What should you look at when analyzing the structure of a piece of text?

• the genre of writing

• the author's purpose

• the types of transition words that are being used

• all of the above