1. REMEMBER YOUR ORQ vs. LONG COMP CHEAT SHEET!
First and foremost, the ORQ assesses reading comprehension; in other words, how thoroughly did you read and understand Outliers chapters 1 & 2?
You must answer the question asked
Length: 1-2 paragraphs
Correct answers can be found in the reading or can be inferred from information in the reading. In other words, go back to the reading!
Uses quotes with citations!
Your comprehension of the text matters more than spelling, grammar, style, etc. – but don’t let spelling and grammatical mistakes interfere with your message!
Hints: Your thesis is basically a rewording of the question into statement form.
Your thesis is your main idea, and every sentence after your thesis should reinforce that main idea.
Only use quotes that back up your thesis!
Cite your quotes, and cite your quotes correctly.
Quickly summarize with a single concluding sentence.
BE CONCISE AND TO THE POINT!