Questions about questions about the Paper 2

Can I use the same literary text on my Paper 2 that I used in my Final IO?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No, you cannot use the same literary text for both your Paper 2 and Final IO. Each assessment requires distinct texts and no text can be reused for multiple assessments.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Do I have to both compare AND contrast to score a 7?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No, you do not have to both compare and contrast to score a 7. You can achieve a high score by focusing on either comparing or contrasting, as long as your analysis is clear and well-supported.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Do I need to use a 5-paragraph essay structure?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No, you do not need to use a 5-paragraph essay structure. While it is a common format, essays can be structured in various ways depending on the topic and how you choose to respond to the question.

Do I need to memorize long quotes from the works?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No, you do not need to memorize long quotes. Paraphrasing key moments and using memorable words or phrases or any reference to specific details from the works is more important than recalling exact wording.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which texts can I use for the in-class Paper 2?

• Kwame Brathwaite's photography

• Wes Anderson's film adaptations of Roald Dahl

• The two literary works that I didn't use on my Final IO in May

• Any of the 3 literary works we studied in 11th grade

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What materials will I have with me to write my in-class Paper 2?

• The text A and B analysis Google Docs

• The physical books

• The hand-written planner and answer booklet I made in the previous class

• Notes I typed up and printed off over the weekend

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

Can I compare/contrast 2 different stories by Akutagawa?

• Yes, because they are two different stories

• No, because they are by the same author

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

Can I compare/contrast two different poems by LeAnne Howe?

• No, because they are by the same poet

• Yes, because they are different poems

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

Successful use of evidence requires...

• Paraphrasing key scenes, & incorporating memorable words, phrases & details

• Describing the author's life and relevant contexts

• Summarizing the work

• Memorizing long quotes

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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

The best approach(es) to organizing my essay is/are...

• Focus on using a specific memorized comparative structure

• Focus on thoroughly answering the question with evidence from both works

• Focus on making meaningful connections between the works

• Focus on developing a coherent argument with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7