EOG words and phrases

This phrase is another way of saying "this happens because..."

• "what is the effect of"

• "what supports this answer"

• "what is the story structure"

• "what is the author's claim"

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

If you see this phrase in a test question, it means the same as "Why is it there?"

• "How do I answer"

• "What purpose is served..."

• "How does this contribute"

• "What is the point of view"

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

When a question means for you to go back to the text and make a logical guess using your background knowledge and what the text is giving you, the question is likely...

• "What is the theme"

• "What claim can be made from"

• "What is similar to"

• "What can you infer from..."

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

When a question says, "What is conveyed to the reader using..." it means what, in the context of the question?

• "What is the same as...?"

• "How does the reader analyze...?"

• "What is being communicated to the reader...?"

• "How do I know this?"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does the word "emphasize" mean when used in a question?

• To ignore something completely.
• To confuse or mislead someone.
• To provide a vague description of something.
• To give special importance or prominence to something.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

The author's purpose is usually a form of which of the following...

• Create, Determine, Generate

• Persuade, Inform/Describe, Entertain

• Persuade, Determine, Tell

• Describe, Inform, Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

When insufficient evidence is given to support a claim, it means that...

• the claim is based on strong evidence and facts.
• the claim is widely accepted without question.
• the claim is definitely true and supported.
• the claim is unproven or lacks credibility.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

When a question says "What is the impact of..." it means...

• "What is the comparison of..."

• "What is your personal opinion about..."

• What is the definition of a term"

• "What are the effects or consequences of..."

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

If a question asks, "How does ____________ contribute to the theme?" it wants you to think about what.

• It wants you to think about the role and impact of the element on the theme.
• It asks for a summary of the theme.
• It wants you to list characters involved.
• It seeks a definition of the theme.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

An objective summary is what? 

• A detailed analysis of a text.
• A concise and impartial overview of a text.
• A personal opinion about a text.
• A summary that includes emotional language.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6