NJSLA Question Prompts

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What is a Literary Analysis Prompt?

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A prompt that asks you to explain how elements in a story, like pictures and words, provide details about the setting or characters.

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What is a Narrative Prompt?

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A prompt that asks you to write a story about events or experiences, often involving characters and a plot.

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What does RST stand for?

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RST stands for Research Simulation Task, which requires you to use information from multiple sources to write an essay or letter.

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What is the purpose of a Literary Analysis?

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To analyze and explain how different elements of a text work together to create meaning.

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What is the main focus of a Narrative writing?

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To tell a story that includes characters, a setting, and a sequence of events.

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How do you support your writing in an RST?

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By using specific details and evidence from the provided articles or texts.

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What is an example of a Literary Analysis question?

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Explain how the author uses imagery to create a mood in the story.

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What is an example of a Narrative question?

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Write a story about a day at the beach and what happened.

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What is the difference between RST and Narrative prompts?

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RST prompts require analysis of multiple texts, while Narrative prompts focus on storytelling.

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What should you include in a Narrative story?

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Characters, a setting, a plot, and a clear sequence of events.