New Jersey Ask Testing

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New Jersey Ask Testing

• Writing About Quotes

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What is a quote/aphorism?

• a passage quoted from a book, story, and/or poem
• Words of wisdom
• Has important meaning
• Something to ponder

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How to set up the responseThe Introduction

• The introduction should contain all the basic
  information in one paragraph.
• Sentence 1Hook/this sentence should give the
  title and author
• Sentence 2, 3, and sometimes 4 Should give a
  brief summary of what is intended by the words of
  wisdom (nutshell)
• Sentence 5 Is your thesis statement. You agree,
  disagree, identify, or evaluate

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Body Paragraph 1

• Should include general idea of the quote/aphorism
• Explain what it means/message
• What was the author trying to convey with his/her
  quote/aphorism?

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Body 2

• Relate the quote to your own life
• Give a personal response
• Real life experience
• Relate to something elseanother story/novel etc.

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Conclusion

• Generally summarize all your ideas

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General Tips to Remember

• Vary sentence structure
• Use effective word choice
• Make use of figurative language
• Make use of all 5 senses
• Add a question

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Expository Situation

• You may be asked to write from a given situation.
• You will need at least 4 if not 5 paragraphs.
• Your intro should start with a hook and work to
  the thesis statement.
• Each body paragraph should explain your ideas.