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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

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

Back

True.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

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

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3rd Person - OBJECTIVE and formal.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

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

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Argumentative.

Front

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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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.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

What is the importance of citing evidence in your writing?

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

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is the difference between informative and argumentative essays?

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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?

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To restate means to paraphrase the question in your answer.