NJSLA Test Prep

On the standardized test, you may be asked to write a narrative. What is a synonym for narrative?

• A persuasive essay

• A story

• An informative article

• A narrator

Part A: If a writing task asks us to write about characters, which writing task can we eliminate?

• Literary Analysis

• RST - Research Simulation Task

• Narrative

Part B: What is the strategy of removing obviously incorrect answers called?

• Overview takeaway

• Gradual release of responsibility

• Process of elimination

• Recall & Repeat

Which 2 key words are absolute?

• Always

• Never

• Sometimes

• Probably

It's important to read through all of the choices for fill-in-the-blank questions because the ________ must be correct.

• it has to be correct

• the sentence

• spelled it out

• grammar

If you get the following writing task, what is the first thing you must do to answer the question?

You have read The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Write an essay comparing the themes in each novel. Compare and contrast how the themes develop over the course of each novel. Be sure to use text evidence from each story to support your answer.

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Which unit is this writing task?

You have read The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. At the end of the story, the reader learns that the novel was part of Ponyboy's English class assignment. Create a new, original ending to the story. Be sure to include accurate details from the novel. [What did Ponyboy write instead? What happens to his Greaser family? What happens to his real family (brothers)]?

• Narrative

• Literary Analysis

• RST

What unit is this writing task?

You have read three articles about how technology has changed the way teens talk and connect with each other. Write an essay explaining how technology has changed the way teenagers communicate. Use direct information from the sources to support your answer. Be sure to write in complete sentences and organize your ideas clearly.

• Literary Analysis

• RST - Research Simulation Task

• Narrative

What unit is this writing task?

You have read Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Inside Out by Thanhhà Lai. Both texts show young characters experiencing major life changes and learning how to adapt. Write an essay describing how each main character develops over the course of the novel. Analyze how the characters grow as a result of the challenges they face. Use evidence from both texts to support your response.

• RST - Research Simulation Task

• Narrative

• Literary Analysis