Nebraska State Reading and Writing Assessment Text Analysis April ??, 2017

It’s coming! It’s new!! It’s Text Analysis!

What’s it all about? You will write a text analysis essay that will be embedded in your reading test! Resource students may take a longer time. This will be done on the computer!

NESA Writing Information Indent Tool is available. •Students will receive a warning when they reach (A lot??????) characters. •Spell Check is not activated. •The dictionary has been updated.

Read the prompt Make sure follow what the prompt wants! * Structural development includes an effective introduction, body, and conclusion; sequencing is thoughtful and logical. * Use evidence from the article! Use quotations from to support your answer. * Make sure you paraphrase or use quotations from the article or reading selection. * Make sure sentences vary in lengths or structure throughout; fragments add style. * Make sure conventions are mostly correct.

“Margaret Knight: Paper Bag Machine Inventor” tells about a female inventor in the 1800s. Explain how Margaret Knight’s actions helped lead the way for women today. Write a well- organized response using specific evidence from the passage to support your answer.

* Creates a clear picture; is well-focused; description is distinctive. Underline the thesis statement! * Structural development includes an effective introduction, body, and conclusion; sequencing is thoughtful and logical. * Conveys a strong sense of the person; engaging throughout. * Effective use of vivid words and phrases. * Sentences vary in lengths or structure throughout; fragments add style. * Errors in conventions are mostly correct.

Don’t snooze! Bring your English notebook each day to class!

Graphic Organizer The graphic organizer has to be in your brain!

1-3-1 Graphic Organizer Think basketball!

Transition Words Transition Words are a must! Transition to the next paragraph! Give a hint what the topic is for the next paragraph!

It’s a Double Test grade! Mrs. Post and the State!

Introduction Introductory Paragraph with a hook and a thesis statement!! A hook grabs the reader’s attention. A thesis statement identifies what the essay is about! It has to be more than two sentences!

The Body The body consists of answering the prompt!

Summary Paragraph—Conclusion! Summary paragraph with thesis statement restated. Transition A sentence or two connecting to the ideas or details woven throughout your writing A “Slam Dunk” sentence— a sentence connect that goes beyond Voice—Write about how this topic has meaning for you! Tell why!

Thesis statement--introduction In spite of a couple of minor setbacks, a vacation in the Dominican Republic can be totally awesome. There may not be much sight-seeing, and the weather may disappoint in the wrong time of the year. However, beautiful sandy beaches, excellent food, and twenty-four-hour entertainment are bound to make it a winner.

Thesis statement-Conclusion To sum up, although the scarcity of interesting places to see and a few rainy days could dim the impression, a vacation in the Dominican Republic is very likely to be a success because of the beaches, excellent dining, and the possibility to party non-stop.

Thoughts and Concerns Show! Don’t tell! Do not say, “I see, hear, etc.” Keep “you” and “I” to a minimum! Watch the homophones your-you’re its-it’s there-their-they’re Be sure important words are spelled correctly Don’t talk to the reader! Write in past tense or present. Don’t mix the two! Read through the essay! Check for spelling and “lost” words! Be sure to punctuate and capitalize!

The Real NESA test! January 28, 2016—2nd, 3rd, 4th Hour There will be a seating chart! 1. Look at prompt. What is it asking? Do you understand all the words. 2. Fill out graphic organizer. Note! This will be graded! 3. Type essay! 4. Take 10 minute break! 5. Reread essay to yourself. Look for problems! Did you lose words? 6. Look at the rubric online! 7. Revise—Send to state!

Celebration!! After May ?????????, 2015 2015 NeSA-W Reports Posted in eDIRECT All who pass the essay will be treated to pizza at the end of the school year!!

100% passing is our goal!!

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