1. British Literature
CDA 1 Review

2. Test format 2 short reading passages
9 Selected Response (Multiple Choice)
1 Short Response
1 Multi-paragraph explanatory essay

3. Review of Key Concepts Words in Context Characterization Tone
Claim & Evidence

4. Let’s Practice
Read the excerpt from Army Values and answer the questions.
Now read the excerpt from Beowulf and answer the questions.
Though the passages are not the same, these questions are similar to the ones you must answer on the CDA.

5. Class Discussion What is the theme of each selection?
How do the themes of these passages compare to each other?

6. Review A-C-E
Answer
Cite Evidence
Explain

7. What MUST be included in the multi-paragraph response (essay)?
Introduction – hook & clear thesis statement
Body – evidence & elaboration
Conclusion – an “ah-ha” moment, not just a summary
Remember to use your best mechanics, usage, and grammar. Sentence variety is a plus!

8. Eliminate Distractors
REMEMBER
Read the Passage
Read the Question
Eliminate Distractors
Choose your Answer

9. Questions?