Transcript Reading and Responding to a Narrative Passage

Reading and Responding to a
Narrative Passage
Helpful Hints
• Each narrative reading selection has a brief
introduction in bold print before the title and
author of the selection.
– This provides important information!
– READ IT!!!!
– The few sentences help you prepare for what you
are about to read and can be very helpful in
answering the multiple choice questions
afterwards.
Helpful Hints
• Sneak a peek at the questions before reading
the passage.
– This can help prepare you for what details you
need to pay special attention to.
– You can write in the book so underline, circle, etc.
any of the information you think is needed for the
upcoming questions.
Helpful Hints
• Pay close attention to any highlighted words
(a.k.a bolded words or italicized words)
– If you see these, pay attention to what is said
directly before and after the word.
– Vocabulary clues can normally be found in or
before the sentence containing the word.
Elements of Narrative Passage
• The selection will have a clearly established
problem/conflict and a resolution to that
problem.
– Centered around plot or characters, sometimes
both.
– The actions taken to solve that conflict or problem
produce a resolution.
Elements of Narrative Passage
• The selection will follow a traditional narrative
structure with an organized plot and welldeveloped characters.
• The setting will be important to the plot and
characters.
• The reading selection will use a range of
literary devices such as imagery,
foreshadowing, flashback, and figurative
language.
– Review handout!!
Elements of Narrative Passage
• The selection will contain vocabulary for
which adequate context clues are provided.
• Remember: pay attention to what is before and after the
word!
• The selection will allow readers to think about
universal themes and diverse cultures and
perspectives.
Section Breakdown
• Total of 50 minutes for this section of the test
– When practicing in class, you are only 5 minutes
under this time.
– If you can do it here you’ll be fine for the test!
• Ten multiple choice questions
• Two open-ended questions
Multiple Choice Questions
• Two basic types:
– Poses a question and asks you to select an answer
– Begins a sentence and asks you to choose the correct word
to complete it.
• Read the question carefully!! Make note of
any key words or phrases.
– Key word may be in italics, bold, underlined, or ALL CAPS
– Words like most, best, most likely, might, although, or
often imply that more than one answer may fit, find the
one that most closely fits.
– Key words narrow down the answers/limit choices. (i.e.
The author’s main point is…, The main theme…)
Multiple Choice Questions
• Read the question and try to answer it before
you read through the answers.
• Or finish the sentence before you look at the
answers
– Find what answer is the most similar to yours
• Remember to USE THE TEXT to select your
answers.
– Especially when it comes to vocab, go back and reread it
Multiple Choice Questions
• Work at a focused and constant pace
– If you get stuck on a question, don’t spend too
much time with it.
• Answer each and every question
– Each question is worth 1 point
– You are penalized more for unanswered questions
than wrong answers.
Open-Ended Questions
• First question usually requires you to
formulate an opinion
• Second question either asks that you:
– Apply that opinion to a specific example or
– Elaborate on the first response
• These are meant to be harder than the
multiple choice questions.
– No right answer!
– Grader just wants to see a thoughtful and careful
reader who is able to connect with the reading.
Open-Ended Questions
• Answer should be one-two paragraphs.
– Prefer two paragraphs
– Paragraphs must be four to five sentences