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Literal Response (L) “Right There” THERE AND THERE Read ‘the lines’. “According to the Passage” “In the selection…” “Which …” Inferential Response (I) Interpreting… *Specific areas of text Read ‘between the lines.’ The text will not come out and tell you an answer. “In paragraph…” What does the word …” Based on the sentence…” “Overalls” Evaluative Response (O) * Usually will use the whole text to answer. Read ‘beyond the lines’ Central Idea Theme Author’s Point Summary Tone/mood

40 out of 50 Questions require you to Find Evidence

 Answers found in the passage or ‘in the line  Underline or circle your answer in the passage.  Label your answer with the question number. 20% is about 10 ?’s  Match you answer with the choices offered. Which has more evidence?  20% = 10 Questions hubbard1stperiod-level3.wikispaces.com

 Answers need evidence. Thinking required.  Find other facts or evidence that point to the answer.  Underline or circle your evidence in the passage.  Label your evidence with question number.  Match your evidence with the choices offered.  60% = 30 Questions

 Thinking questions; consider your evidence.  Different types of opinions:  Personal - How you feel about something.  Critical - Identify the positive/negative aspects.  Evaluative - Consider evidence and decide.  All opinions must be supported with evidence  Underline or circle evidence and label  20% = 10 Questions kent.ac.uk

 Stay focused on the finding the proof or the evidence. Look for the Key Words or Phrases in Questions  Is the question looking for a fact (level 1)or an interpretive response (Level 2&3)  Be on ALERT for little words in Questions such as; NOT, INCREASE, MOST, ETC... That is there to trick you and see if you fully read question. chronicle.umbmentoring.org twtrland.com

 Notice the names of the questions types have changed, but the process is still the same  Try using what you have learned in a practice situation before writing the actual test.  With some practice of these techniques, a willingness to try, and your best effort, you will do just fine.

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