If it's true that preparation is the key to success, the English Language Arts Examination handout should help pupils ace their exams. Scholars read several texts and answer multiple-choice questions. Then, they write source-based arguments and text-analysis responses.

Concepts

test preparation, reading comprehension, essay writing, text analysis, argumentative writing

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english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class debate US sugar regulations to brainstorm ideas for their writing
• Ask individuals to practice locating the central idea in each of the texts

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes familiarity with argumentative writing

Pros

• Contains a variety of high-interest literary and informational passages
• Questions address Common Core standards

Cons

Common Core

RL.9-10.1 RL.11-12.1 RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1 W.9-10.9.a W.11-12.9.a