American Literature Milestones Test Review

Front

How long should your EXTENDED CONSTRUCTED response/narrative response be?

Back

3 paragraphs.

Front

What does RACE stand for?

Back

RACE stands for: Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain.

Front

True or False: You should go to bed at a decent time the night before your Milestone test.

Back

True.

Front

Which POINT OF VIEW should you use when you write a CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE or an ESSAY?

Back

3rd Person - OBJECTIVE and formal.

Front

Which type of essay requires you to choose a side (or chooses one for you)?

Back

Argumentative.

Front

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

Back

To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.

Front

Define 'constructed response'.

Back

A constructed response is an open-ended question that requires students to create their own answer rather than selecting from given options.

Front

What is the importance of citing evidence in your writing?

Back

Citing evidence strengthens your argument and provides credibility to your claims.

Front

What is the difference between informative and argumentative essays?

Back

Informative essays aim to educate the reader on a topic, while argumentative essays aim to persuade the reader to accept a specific viewpoint.

Front

What does it mean to 'restate' in the RACE strategy?

Back

To restate means to paraphrase the question in your answer.