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Passage Types
As we read the passage, make any and all additional passage map
notes you feel are necessary.
STOP
First, examine the question stem.
Identify the key words and phrases in the question stem. The phrase “passage
is best described as” implies that you are looking for a description of the
passage as a whole.
Use your passage map to find the author’s central theme.
Next, predict and answer.
Although the passage begins with a general description of many women
doing agricultural labor, the majority of the passage focuses on the features
and actions of one young woman.
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Question #1
STOP
First, examine the question stem.
Identify the key words and phrases in the question stem. The word “activity”
and the line reference indicate you should look at your Passage Map notes
surrounding those lines.
Next, predict and answer.
Lines 22-29 include the phrase “clock-like monotony” (line 22) and the
Passage Map note says, “girls system for work.” In this context, “system” is
synonymous with what types of words?
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Question #2
A. routine
B. memory
C. necessity
D. optimism
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Question #2
A. routine
B. memory
C. necessity
D. optimism
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History/Social Studies Passages
As we read the passage, make any and all additional passage map
notes you feel are necessary.
STOP
First, examine the question stem.
The key phrases in this question stem are the line reference, “general idea,”
and “most likely conveying.”
Next, predict and answer.
The passage map notes that different people have different ideas about what
should be considered a full education.
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Question #1
In lines 6-11 (“But…yours”), what general idea is the author most likely
conveying?
B. What constitutes a useful education for one group of people may not be
useful for another group of people
C. Although grateful for the opportunity to attend college, the author wishes to
pursue a more practical course of study
In lines 6-11 (“But…yours”), what general idea is the author most likely
conveying?
B. What constitutes a useful education for one group of people may not
be useful for another group of people
C. Although grateful for the opportunity to attend college, the author wishes to
pursue a more practical course of study
STOP
First, examine the question stem.
There are no key words or phrases in this question stem; the fact that there
are no specific keywords indicates this is a general question about the
passage as a whole. Use the entire passage map to answer this question and
particularly focus on the author’s purpose for writing.
Next, predict and answer.
The purpose of the passage is to decline Franklin’s education proposal by
providing information about how the Iroquois’ system of education is better
for their nation.
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Question #2
A. an attempt to explain why the Iroquois could not accept such a generous
offer
A. an attempt to explain why the Iroquois could not accept such a generous
offer
As we read the passage, make any and all additional passage map
notes you feel are necessary.
STOP
First, examine the question stem.
The key words and phrases in the question stem are “main purpose” and the
paragraph/line reference. The passage map notes the last paragraph will help
you answer this question.
Next, predict and answer.
The passage map notes for the last paragraph that the turtles’ eyesight helps
them find the scented path discussed in paragraph 2.
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Question #1
B. describe how color perception depends upon the eye’s ability to recognize
different light densities
C. establish that color sensitivity and shell coloration are closely linked but
not explained
D. argue that color perception is the main reason that sea turtles can navigate to
Ascension Island
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Question #1
B. describe how color perception depends upon the eye’s ability to recognize
different light densities
C. establish that color sensitivity and shell coloration are closely linked but
not explained
D. argue that color perception is the main reason that sea turtles can navigate to
Ascension Island
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Question #2
Question #2
According to the passage, turtles’ eyesight is especially sensitive to
STOP
First, examine the question stem.
The key words and phrases in the question stem are “according to the
passage” and “turtles’ eyesight”. Your passage map notes will help you
identify which paragraph contains the information to answer this question.
Next, predict and answer.
The turtles’ eyesight is discussed in the third paragraph. The author says that
turtles are sensitive to the color red.
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Question #2
A. patterns of stars
A. patterns of stars