SAT Question Types in the Reading Section

Check out this great link to better understand the question types on both the PSAT and the SAT (or any other reading test): 

https://blog.prepscholar.com/breakdown-of-every-question-type-in-sat-reading-by-percentage

Improve your SAT score by determining the question type when you are taking practice tests. Research shows that metacognition (thinking about your thinking) improves skill acquisition. In other words, you will do better on standardized reading tests and reading in general. Your reading comprehension will increase.

Practice answering SAT-style reading questions on lined paper (with the correct letter response). In addition, try to discern (figure out) the type of question you have just answered. Use the link above as you determine the question types. Write the type of question next to your letter answer.

Multiple-Choice Test Protocol (Used Sometimes)--Strategies for SAT, ACT, APs, EOCs, Reading, Critical Thinking

1. For each answer that you select, you must include a quotation (with page citation) from the text to support your choice. Exception: If the question or your answer choice includes a quotation or reference to lines within the text, you need not include a quotation.

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ENC1101--"The Ways We Lie" Essay PDF. Due: Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Print out and annotate the following text by Stephanie Ericsson. Highlight important sentences. If there is not enough room for annotations on the printout, write notes in your binder. Indicate page numbers, paragraph numbers, line numbers, as appropriate. Also complete the "Shorter Analysis of a Text Activity":https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/2019/11/analysis-of-text-shorter-version.html

Always remember to research some biographical facts about the author. Add these findings to your notes.

Florida Civic Literacy Examination--Resources to Help You Prepare

Use this link to access resources in order to prepare for the Civic Literacy Assessment:

https://guides.fscj.edu/FloridaCivicLiteracyExam/assessmentoptions

ENC1101--Conspiracy Theory Article. Due: Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Click on this link to read the article:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-6fWCZHatgkITAkSdYF1fW2yKW3-ia05/view?usp=sharing

English III--"The Jungle" Assignment

 

Due Wednesday, November 10, 2021

FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ALL FUTURE READING ASSIGNMENTS, YOU MUST TYPE YOUR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN AN MLA-FORMATTED WORD DOCUMENT.

ENC1101--Career Research Essay. Upload to Canvas by Saturday night, November 13, 2021.

Career Research Essay—at least 3 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 point Times Roman font, one-inch margins. Must include an additional Works Cited page.

You will soon be entering another phase of your life, becoming more independent and responsible. “Real Life” involves important decisions, and one of the most pivotal decisions is the career path you choose.  I want you to reflect on a possible career, investigate and research the issues pertaining to that job, then write an essay in which you put together everything you have learned in an organized fashion.  You must cite any information you provide throughout your paper (parenthetical citations).

Below is a list of points you need to cover in your essay.

ENC1101--"How to Spot Fake News"

Read and annotate this article.

https://www.factcheck.org/2016/11/how-to-spot-fake-news/

English III--"The Lowest Animal" (Unit 5 in Textbook)

Due Monday, November 8, 2021

FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ALL FUTURE READING ASSIGNMENTS, YOU MUST TYPE YOUR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN AN MLA-FORMATTED WORD DOCUMENT.

ENC1101--MLK Analysis Essay--"Letter from Birmingham Jail"

Write an essay in which you analyze how MLK effectively and persuasively responds to the Alabama clergymen's letter in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail."

English III--Read "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Friday, October 29, 2021. Follow the directions in the post carefully.

Read this story in your textbook by Edgar Allan Poe. Create 18 substantive, elaborative annotations (Unit 3). Create nine important reading questions and answers. Remember: Your answers should have textual citations to support your responses. Due Friday, October 29, 2021, at the beginning of your class.

Important Reading Question Types Checklist

Your Name ____________________________________    Class _____________

Period ________  Reading Assignment ________________________________

 

Important Reading Question Types Checklist 

1. The MLA format is correct--no extra half-line space in the heading; the format of the heading itself is correct; one-inch margins in the document; the header (top right) is the same font and size as the font in the text below; the title is correctly formatted--no ital., no bold, same size font as text (12 point),  no underline; if the title of the reading is a short story, it is within quotes; if the title of the reading is a book, it is italicized; the entire document is double spaced; no extra space anywhere; you have headers on every page (last name and page number--no comma between your last name and the page number, no "p.," no "pg." If you have any questions about the MLA format; see the sample MLA paper link on the right side of my website. _______ 

2. You have created questions that mimic the ideas in the nine question types above. You have not created your own question types. The questions are your original work. The questions are numbered. _______ 

3. You have written both questions and answers in complete sentences. You have numbered your questions. At least 3/4 of your answers, provide textual support in your answers that support your response. The textual quotes have parenthetical citations. _______ 

4. You have included a Vocabulary section with at least five vocabulary words and definitions. Your vocabulary words are numbered. Your Vocabulary section title is written out: "Vocabulary" (not "Vocab.") _______  

Copy and paste the above checklist into a Word document. You will need to print the document out often to staple it to the top of your assignment.

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ENC1101--For the Equal Rights Amendment" by Shirley Chisholm. Read the directions in this post carefully. Due on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. As always, remember I could check your work for a grade on the due date or any day thereafter. Always keep all your work with you. Not having your work in you binder, unfortunately means you get a grade of zero.

Print out and annotate the following text by Shirley Chisolm: https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/shirleychisholmequalrights.htm. Highlight important sentences. When taking notes, refer to the post on this website, "How to Analyze and Evaluate an Argument" to help you better understand how to analyze this text. (See the Rubrics tab at the top of this website.) If there is not enough room for annotations on the printout, write notes in your binder. Indicate page numbers, paragraph numbers, line numbers, as appropriate. Also, complete the "Shorter Analysis of a Text Activity":https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/2019/11/analysis-of-text-shorter-version.html. You may handwrite your Analysis activity.

English III--Read and annotate the handout, "A Soldier for the Crown." See directions in this post. Due on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

 

Read and analyze this text. Create at least ten substantive, elaborative annotations. Look up the definitions for all words you do not know; write them down; memorize them. I may give you an assessment on this text on the day it is due or any day thereafter.

Remember, you must always keep all work with you--in a folder or in your binder. I could check it at any time, from the day it is is due or any day thereafter. Not having your work results in a grade of zero.

ENC1101--"New Nationalism Speech" by President Teddy Roosevelt. Read directions carefully. Assignment is due Tuesday, October 5, 2021. There could be an assessment on the due date or any day thereafter.

Print out and annotate the following text by President Teddy Roosevelt: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2011/12/06/archives-president-teddy-roosevelts-new-nationalism-speech. (There is a link to an Obama speech. You do not have to read that speech.) Highlight important sentences. When taking notes, refer to the post on this website, "How to Analyze and Evaluate an Argument" to help you better understand how to analyze this text. (See the Rubrics tab at the top of this website.) If there is not enough room for annotations on the printout, write notes in your binder. Indicate page numbers, paragraph numbers, line numbers, as appropriate. Also, complete the "Shorter Analysis of a Text Activity":https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/2019/11/analysis-of-text-shorter-version.html. You may handwrite your Analysis activity.

English III--Homework for Upcoming Week (Starting September 28, 2021). Please read the post carefully. There could be a quiz on the readings on the due date or any day thereafter.

 

The PSAT is on October 13. You should be taking practice tests and studying. Use the Search box in the upper left corner of my website--type in "SAT." You will find many links for the PSAT/SAT to help you prepare. Also review the Study Guide and Practice Test booklets you were given. You should be studying, practicing, and reviewing every night until the PSAT.

In addition, read "Last Child in the Woods" (300) and "from Walden" (304) in your electronic textbook. Annotate as usual; look up definitions of any words you do not know and memorize them, especially those words on page 299. Also, answer the "Analyze the Texts" questions on page 315. You do not have to write the question. Answer in complete sentences, providing textual support as needed. This assignment is due Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

Information about Florida Civic Literacy Assessments as well as Resources

https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/19858/urlt/Florida-Civic-Literacy-Exam-K12-FAQ.pdf

 https://www.fldoe.org/civicliteracy/

ENC1101 and English III--Characteristics of the American Enlightenment (Background/Context for Declaration of Independence). Write down in your notebook--you will remember better.

The Age of Enlightenment, Rene Magritte (1967)

Characteristics of the American Enlightenment/Age of Reason (1700s)

1. Focus on Reason

2. Focus on Science and 
    Politics

3. Idea of Progress

4. Focus on Individual  
    Achievement

5. More Optimistic Time Period

6. Humans Viewed as Basically     Good

7. Best Type of Worship: Do Good for Others

8. Deism is Important; Movement Away from Dark Vision of Puritanism

ENC1101: MLK's "I Have a Dream" Speech. Read and Annotate this Text by MLK. Due on Tuesday, September 21.

The Broken Bridge and the Dream, Salvador Dali (1945)

Print out and annotate the following text (You will need to number and staple the pages). Also look up words you do not know, write down definitions, and memorize them.

ENC1101 and English III--Clarification about Homework Assignments

I want to reiterate that until you hear differently, your ongoing homework is to annotate the texts you are reading--at least one annotation for every paragraph. Be sure your annotations are substantive and elaborative.

ENC1101--"Graduation" by Angelou--Questions--Review for Discussion. You don't have to type or write answers.

Read and analyze "Graduation." Take notes; also annotate in the margins of the text and underline.  

"Graduation" is a narrative essay, a bit different from the more formal persuasive speeches. An essay is a form of writing that deals with its subject from a personal point of view. Essays are always nonfiction (true), but that does not mean they don't often employ the elements we associate with fiction. As you read Angelou's "Graduation," I would like you to consider the following literary aspects and think about how Angelou effectively utilized these techniques. For each of the prompts below, try to locate specific sections of the text (page and paragraph numbers).

ENC1101--More Specifics About What I Expect for Assigned Readings

Scholars,

Please know that from now on whenever I ask you to read and annotate a text, I expect one annotation per paragraph--something substantive and meaningful. You are also responsible for looking up the definitions of words you do not know and writing them down (this could also be considered an annotation for a paragraph). At any time, I may ask you for an annotation for a particular paragraph (for a grade). If you do not have an annotation when I call on you, you will receive a grade of zero.

Work hard, meet deadlines, and continue participating in class with your great attitude.

English III--"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Assignment--Due Wednesday, September 8, 2021--You don't necessarily need to type responses, but review so you can better annotate. Review so you can discuss in class.

Text: The Language of Literature by McDougal Littell (153) or print out and annotate the following PDF: https://www.cusd80.com/cms/lib/AZ01001175/Centricity/Domain/971/sinners.pdf

Scholars:

This sermon is the most famous in Puritan literature, preached by Jonathan Edwards in Enfield, Connecticut on July 8, 1741, during the Great Awakening, a religious revival that lasted from 1734-1750. You may also have heard of George Whitefield, another famous preacher from that time period.

ENC1101--Due Dates and Expectations

Scholars,

You are expected to have completed the reading of Walker's essay by Wednesday, September 1, and Angelou's essay by Friday, September 3.

For every reading in this class, you are required to look up the definitions of words you do not know and write the definitions in an electronic document or in a binder or notebook. I may check to see them for a grade.

Class Rules/Assignments/Expectations

• Follow uniform, ID badge, and safety rules.
• Do not be late for class.
• When you enter the classroom, copy the Agenda, the Word of the Day, and the Writing/Grammar Point of the Day. Place any homework on the table.

ENC1101: Assignments for Week of April 19, 2021

For ENC1101 (2021), you are not required to do the following. The prompts may help you, though, as you take notes. You are required to do the SAT Reading questions and answers.

Use the links to access the texts. Printing out the texts is most helpful.

You will read all of the speeches listed at the bottom of this post. Take notes on the main argument, important points, and examples of effective rhetoric. For each text, provide the following (You will need to use Google to research biography and historical context):

ENC1101--Presentations: Analysis of Texts. Identify Critical Content; Examine Similarities and Differences. (A printed-out copy of your work is due on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.)

                                          

 Important Objectives:

• Identify Critical Content in the text you are discussing.
• Examine Similarities and Differences among texts we have read in this course.

ENC1101: March 8-March 12--Additional Texts

You will read all of the speeches listed at the bottom of this post. Take notes on the main argument, important points, and examples of effective rhetoric. Suggestions to analyze each text follow. (You will need to use Google to research biography and historical context). Remember, we will not get to all texts this week. Just record every day what we have discussed/finished so that you know which text to read next. Also, listen for specific homework in class.

ENC1102: "The Lesson"

Print out and annotate the following story by Toni Cade Bambara. Highlight important sentences. If there is not enough room for annotations on the printout, write or type notes. Focus on how different types of literary rhetoric (organization of plot, details, characterization, dialogue, imagery, mood/tone, shifts, setting, figurative language, connotations of diction, etc.) support a theme. Indicate page numbers, paragraph numbers, line numbers, as appropriate. You might refer to the "Shorter Analysis Activity" for ideas: https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/2019/11/analysis-of-text-shorter-version.html

Analysis of "How It Feels to Be Colored Me" by Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston, an important voice of the Harlem Renaissance, was an American folklorist, anthropologist, and novelist best known for her work, Their Eyes Were Watching God.  Sadly, she died in 1960 after suffering financial and medical difficulties.  In 1973, Alice Walker, another famous American writer, "rediscovered" Hurston and promoted her body of work.  In the classic essay, "How It Feels to Be Colored Me," Hurston explores the idea that all of us have multiple selves, depending upon the context and environments in which we find ourselves. Hurston's writing has an ebullience, self-assertiveness, and pride that is particularly evident in this text.  She was a flamboyant and dramatic personality, at times clashing with fellow writers from the Harlem Renaissance, who believed that black Americans should use their art to speak out against racial oppression and the white majority. Hurston chose not to align herself with the political ideologies of other writers from that time period and instead used her writing to celebrate the rich traditions of her race, as well her personal identity.  In this essay, Hurston famously proclaimed, "I do not belong to the sobbing school of Negrohood who hold that nature somehow has given them a lowdown dirty deal."