Review for Final Summer II 2007. Objectives Covered: Objective 1: vocabulary Objective 2 : main idea...

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Review for Final Summer II 2007

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Review for Final

Summer II 2007

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Objectives Covered:

Objective 1: vocabulary Objective 2 : main idea and details Objective 3: author’s purpose Objective 4: author’s writing patterns and

drawing conclusions Objective 5: fact and opinion/ author’s

argument

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Objective 1: Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word confusion as it is used in the paragraph?A. Perplexed or disconcerted

B. Assembled without order or sense

C. The state of being unclear

D. A misinterpretation of one thing for another

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Objective 1: Vocabulary What to do?

Always make sure to check how the word is being used IN THE SELECTION!

Try it on!

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Objective 2 : main idea and details

•What is the main idea of the selection?

•What is the main idea of paragraph 4?

•What is the main idea of paragraphs 1 and 2?

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Objective 2 : main idea and detailsWhat to do?

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Objective 4: Patterns and Drawing Conclusions Sequence Pattern List pattern Compare-Contrast Pattern Cause – Effect Pattern Definition / example pattern Drawing Conclusions

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Objective 4: Patterns

Sequence Pattern- The ideas presented by the author must be in order. (time)

List Pattern -In this pattern, the author organizes his/her information by making a list.

This list need not be in any order. (addition) Definition Pattern -In this pattern, the author defines a

particular term, idea, or concept. (illustration ) Cause – Effect Pattern -The author explains the reason why

something happened or the results of something. (the cause happens first!)

Compare-Contrast Pattern -This pattern shows how two things are alike (compare) and how they are different (contrast), or both

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Objective 4: Patterns What to do? If the question compares one sentence to the

other, make sure to separate the sentences Remember: illustration is another word for

example Review your key words (page 300 or 252) Sequence = time order List = addition

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Review for Final

Objective 4 Questions

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The sentence below expresses a relationship of

A. Addition

B. Contrast

C. Comparison

D. Cause and effect

They weren’t brilliant answers, but they did establish the facts that I had read the assignment and that I could speak English.

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The relationship of the last sentence below to the sentences before it is one of :

A. Addition

B. Comparison

C. Contrast

D. Cause and effect

For days after our arguments, she would not speak to me…I was lost to her. And because of that, I lost, battle after battle….

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The sentence below expresses a relationship of :

A. time

B. illustration

C. comparison

D. contrast

Like our high school building or old Mayor Welch, Jefferson just was….

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The relationship of the second to the first sentence below is one of

A. Illustration

B. Contrast

C. Effect

D. addition

Compared to their more confident peers, they were also more likely to sabotage existing relationships. On the other hand, students who perceived themselves as capable achieved more academically.

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The relationship of the second to the first sentence below is one of :

A. illustration

B. Cause and effect

C. Addition

D. comparison

Researchers have found that putting a smile on your face, even if you’re not in a good mood, can lead to a more positive disposition. Likewise, if you approach a class determined to learn something, you probably will- even if it’s how not to instruct students!

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The relationship of the second to the first sentence below is one of :

A. illustration

B. addition

C. effect

D. contrast

The self-fulfilling prophecy also operates on the job. For instance, salespeople who view themselves as being effective communicators are more successful than those who view themselves as less effective.

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Objective 4: Drawing ConclusionsWhat to do?

Means discovering ideas in writing that are not stated directly.

Use hints and clues from the passage to “read between the lines”

Watch out for these words: imply, suggest, infer, conclude

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Author’s Purpose The reason the author

wrote the passage.

Tip: The author’s purpose is usually found in the beginning and/ or end of the passage

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Fact and OpinionEx. The selection is mostly supported with

a. facts

b. opinions

c. facts and opinions

Fact OpinionAsk yourself: Can the statements be proven?

•Numbers

•“according to the study…”

• words like: too, should, beautiful, respect,disgusting,interesting…

• statements about the future

•Statements that not everyone would agree with

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Things to remember:

Read the questions first and mark where the answer will be

Take notes: it helps you understand Always make sure to underline the hint or

clue that gave you your answer. Take notes: it helps you focus If you have nothing to underline, your answer

is wrong! Remember to take notes!