Keystone Exam Flashcards
Purpose of Keystone Exam
- so the state can see you absorb what you are learning/have learned
- to see how well your teacher has taught you
- to access Neshaminy as a whole
- needed to graduate
Author’s Purpose
- the attitude towards the writing or topics they are discussing
- the hidden meaning behind WHY the author wrote the passage
- determine whether the author is Persuading, Informing, or Entertaining
Loose Sentence
A sentence structure in which a main clause is follow subordinate phrases and clauses
Periodic Sentence
A long and frequently involved sentence, marked by suspended syntax, in which the sense is not completed until the final word.
Acronym for constructed response rubric requirements
C- clear
A- accurate
R- Relevant
P- purpose
How many minimum pieces of evidence do I need to include in each constructed response
2!!!!!
Do I need to include in text citations (author name, page number) for my evidence in constructed response?
NO!!!!!!
What are the key elements of a constructed response?
- Thesis
- Context (1-2 sentences)
- Evidence #1
- Analysis #1 (2-3 sentences)
- Evidence #2
- Analysis #2 (2-3 sentences)
- Concluding Sentence
How many paragraphs is a constructed response?
ONE!!!!!
What is the MOST important thing about perfecting your approach to the constructed response?
ANSWER THE DANG PROMPT!!!!
Main Idea
the key information the author wants you to know after reading the text
How to find the main idea
