ELA Leap Prep

What is the first thing you should do when taking the test?

• read the first passage

• highlight important lines

• read all of the multiple choice questions

• read the writing prompt

Once you've read the writing prompt, what should you do next?

• Write a claim for your essay

• Start reading the passages & highlight important information for your essay

• Answer the multiple choice questions before reading

• Re-read the writing prompt

When answering the multiple choice questions, which of the following is NOT a good strategy?

• Going back to the passage to help you answer

• Crossing out choices you know do not make sense

• Underline key words in the question

• Pick a random answer and hoping for the best

If you do not know the answer to you multiple choice question, you should SKIP IT:

• True, you don't lose points for skipping a question

• False, you should choose the best answer, then FLAG it & come back to it

When writing your response for an essay, what is the minimum length it should be?

• 1 paragraph

• 2 paragraphs

• 3 paragraphs

• 4 paragraphs

What is the first paragraph of your written response?

• Introduction

• Thesis Statement

• Body 1

• Conclusion

The following SHOULD be included in your Introduction paragraph:

• Titles of the passages you are writing about

• The word "I" to share your opinion

• Your claim that responds directly to the prompt

• A hook to grab your readers attention

• Text evidence

What is the easiest way to write your claim on the LEAP?

• Make it up

• Use the words from the writing prompt

• Write, "I am going to write about..."

• Copy and paste evidence from the passage

What should you put in your body paragraphs?

• The name of the passage you're talking about

• -Claim (Topic sentence)

  -Evidence (quotes)

  -Reason ("This shows..."

• Transition words

• Sentence starters ("For example," "The passage states")

• Prove you understand what you read

Which of the following are CONCLUDING transitions you can start your conclusion with?

• "On the other hand, [restate claim]"

• "However, [restate claim]"

• "In conclusion, [restate claim]"

• "To summarize, [restate claim]"

• "Overall, [restate claim]"