Question 1

How will you answer a LEAP question that looks like:

"Reread paragraphs 2 and 3 of A Memoir of the Endurance Voyage. The phrase “thick weather” in paragraph 3 mainly suggests that the weather was"

Accepted Answer

Go back to paragraph 2 & 3 and REREAD the phrase "thick weather" and then do your Process of Elimination (POE) and find the BEST ANSWER

Question 2

How will you answer this type of LEAP Question

Create a summary of "A Memoir of the Endurance Voyage "by dragging and dropping the three most important events into the boxes in the order in which they occur in the memoir.

Not all events will be used.

Accepted Answer

I must create a SUMMARY in the ORDER it happened 1st, 2nd, and 3rd by dragging and dropping the summary in the correct order. I know that all answer choices will NOT be used.

Question 3

"Part A

Which of the following best states a central idea of “Shipwrecked!”?"

Accepted Answer

I must choose the answer choice that shows the IMPORTANT POINT/PART of the story "Shipwrecked"

Question 4

Part B

Which evidence from “Shipwrecked!” best supports the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

I must give evidence that connects and PROVES my PART A answer

Question 5

"Which sentence best states a difference between the article and the memoir?"

Accepted Answer

I am looking for the answer choice that shows the DIFFERENCE/CONTRAST between the article and then the memoir (passage about some one's memory)

Question 6

How is the information in both the article and the memoir mainly organized?

Accepted Answer

I am looking for the correct answer out of the following Text Structures (Organization)

A.

in chronological order (Dates, Times, in the CORRECT Order 1999, 2003, 2007, 2010) If BOTH stories do NOT list the DATES, or Times In the correct ORDER then I can NOT select this answer

B.

in order of importance (Did BOTH stories list the most IMPORTANT information 1st? If BOTH stories did NOT do this I can NOT select this answer

C.

by comparison and contrast (Were both stories Comparing (telling how things are alike & Contrasting (telling how things are different) If BOTH stories were not doing BOTH COMPARE AND CONTRAST I can NOT select this answer

D.

through a series of examples ( did BOTH of the stories give examples with details) if BOTH stories did not do this I can NOT select this answer

Question 7

"Based on “Shipwrecked!” and A Memoir of the Endurance Voyage, write an essay explaining whether Ernest Shackleton was a hero. Be sure to use information from both the article and the memoir to develop your essay. "

Accepted Answer

I must write an ESSAY explaining how Ernest was a HERO (pro) you must also give "My Reasoning" for both stories (all 3)

Question 8

Based on the passage, what does the map that appears after paragraph 5 best help the reader understand?

Accepted Answer

I must look at the map after Paragraph 5 and then do POE to determine which answer helps the reader understanding.

Question 9

Part A

What is the main purpose of paragraph 5 in the passage?

Accepted Answer

I must look at each answer choice that gives the PURPOSE/POINT of paragraph 5

Question 10

Which sentence best states the primary claim of the passage?

Accepted Answer

I must find the answer choice that gives the MOST IMPORTANT FEELING/OPINION about the passage

Question 11

Based on “The Anasazi,” write an essay explaining how technology and sciences such as archaeology were used by researchers trying to solve the mystery of the Anasazi’s disappearance. Be sure to use information from the passage to develop your essay.

Accepted Answer

I must write an essay that explains how technology and science are used by researchers to solve the mystery of Anasazi's disappearance. Then I must give my reasoning for my answer from the stories.

Question 12

Read the sentence from paragraph 2 of the passage in the box.

Despite the constant demands of his profession, Williams always made time for poetry.

In the sentence, how is the word despite used?

Accepted Answer

I must look at each answer choice to find the correct usage of "despite"

Question 13

In paragraph 2 of the passage, what does the word distinctive mean?

Accepted Answer

I must look at answer choice and find the correct usage of the word "distinctive"

Question 14

In the poem “The Red Wheelbarrow,” what is the main purpose of lines 5–8?

Accepted Answer

I must look at lines 5.6.7. & 8 and then look at EACH answer choice and find the IMPORTANT purpose of LINES 5 through 8

Question 15

In the poem “This Is Just to Say,” what is the most likely reason Williams uses the first-person point of view?

Accepted Answer

I must look at EACH answer choice to determine which answer choice proves why the author uses 1st Person Point of View (I, Me, My, Mine, Our, We, Us) usually gives feelings, emotions, thought

A.

to make the plot exciting (the plot = the beginning, middle, and end of the story more exciting)

B.

to show the reason for a conflict ( to show the reason for the problem in the story)

C.

to identify the time and place of the setting ( to show the time and when and where the story happens)

D.

to describe the thoughts and actions of the speaker ( to give the thoughts, feelings, point of view of the speaker) D IS THE ANSWER WITHOUT EVEN READING THE STORY!!!

Question 16

How does paragraph 2 mainly contribute to the development of ideas in “Ways to Reuse Items”?

Accepted Answer

I must look at PARAGRAPH 2 and see how it ADDS to the CREATIONS of the POINT of the story "Ways to Reuse Items) (It's going to be about REUSING ITEMS because that is in the title of the STORY! DUH! LOL!

Question 17

giving an anecdotes =

Accepted Answer

giving a short/interesting story about a topic

Question 18

Read paragraph 5 of “Ways to Reuse Items” in the box.

Using disposable items is just a matter of habit for many people—grabbing a disposable bottle of water whenever leaving the house, or purchasing paper napkins at the grocery store.

Which detail from the article best supports the idea that using disposable items is a “matter of habit”?

Accepted Answer

I must look at each answer choice and determine which detail below proves the point that using "disposable" items is a habit

Question 19

Which pair of words best describes the author’s tone in “Ways to Reuse Items”?

Accepted Answer

I must look at each answer choice to determine which answer choice shows how the author FEELS in the story!

Question 20

Part A

What is the meaning of the word gingerly as it is used in paragraph 3 of The Junction?

Accepted Answer

I must look at each answer choice to determine what is the meaning of the word "gingerly" your answer choice MUST REPLACE the word "gingerly" correctly!

Question 21

Read paragraph 26 of The Junction in the box.

Somehow, the whole town looks a little fresher as we drive.

What is the most likely reason Auggie thinks the town “looks a little fresher”?

Accepted Answer

I must use my FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Skills on this one to determine the FIGURATIVE meaning of the phrase "looks a little fresher" out of answer choice

A

B

C

or

D

Question 22

Which sentence from The Junction best suggests that Auggie is familiar with the idea that old items can be reused?

Accepted Answer

I must look at each sentence in A, B, C, and D, to find the correct sentence that proves Auggie already knows (is familiar) with the point that old items can be reused

Question 23

Reread paragraphs 31 and 32 of The Junction. Based on the paragraphs, how does Auggie most likely feel when she says “it’s where we live”?

Accepted Answer

I must re-read paragraphs 31 & 32 then look at EACH answer choice and find which answer choice shows how Auggie's feels when she says "it's where we live"

Question 24

Write an essay that explains how “Ways to Reuse Items” and The Junction each show that reuse is beneficial. Be sure to use information from both the article and the passage to develop your essay.

Accepted Answer

In this essay I will explain how "Ways to Reuse Items" & "The Junction each show how reusing items is beneficial.

I will explain the good things about reusing items with My REASONING from EACH story! My reasoning from Story 1 is...

I will explain the good things about reusing items with My REASONING from EACH story! My reasoning from Story 2 is...

I will use transitional phrases like (Furthermore, Additionally, In Addition, Moreover, Also, Next, Subsequently, etc between my paragraphs

I will have my IN CONCLUSIONS, or IN CLOSING, paragraph that restates that I wrote an essay that explains how “Ways to Reuse Items” and The Junction each show that reuse is beneficial.

Question 25

How will I answer the question below:

How do the questions in paragraphs 7, 10, and 12 mainly contribute to the structure of the article?

Accepted Answer

I must ANALYZE the Organization of Paragraph 7, 10, and 12 and then do POE to look at each answer choices

A.

They entertain readers with stories about the crested rat while providing additional details.

B.

They introduce summaries of information gathered and highlight the most important concepts.

C.

They reveal different points of view regarding the crested rat while advancing a specific argument.

D.

They act as transitions between ideas and reveal the mysteries that scientists were trying to understand.

Question 26

How will I answer this question

How does paragraph 2 mainly contribute to the development of ideas in “Ways to Reuse Items”?

Accepted Answer

I must analyze paragraph 2 to see how it ADDS to the the Creation of the POINT of the story "Ways to Reuse Items"

Now it is time to do POE to find which answer choice fits how PARAGRAPH 2

A.

by providing reasons for reuse

B.

by suggesting a process for reusing items

C.

by giving personal anecdotes about reuse

D.

by explaining some concerns about reusing items

Question 27

In paragraph 2 of the passage, what does the word distinctive mean?

Accepted Answer

I must determine what the word "distinctive" means as used in Paragraph 2

Then do POE looking at EACH answer choice

Question 28

Part A What is the meaning of the phrase traced the practice as it is used in paragraph 3 of the passage from “The Social Lives of Whales”?

Accepted Answer

I must use my FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE skills to determine the meaning of the phrase "traced the practice"

then do POE to determine the meaning of the phrase "traced the practice"

Question 29

Part A In the passage from Humpback Whales, how does the author support the claim that humpback whales are intelligent creatures?

Accepted Answer

I am looking for the answer choice that shows how the author supports the OPINION/FEELINGS that "humpback whales are intelligent creatures"

Now it is time to do POE to determine which answer supports/helps the opinion that humpback whales are smart

Question 30

Part A What does the phrase according to instinct mean as it is used in paragraph 9

Accepted Answer

I must use the clues from paragraph 9 to determine the meaning of the word "instinct"

now it is time to use POE to look at answer choice

A, B, C, D, to find the correct answer for the meaning of the word "instinct"

Question 31

Part A Which pair of sentences represents main ideas of the passage from “the story

Accepted Answer

I am looking for the IMPORTANT IDEA / POINT of the story! The titles most of the time can help you!

Question 32

Part A Read the sentence from paragraph 7 of the passage. What is the meaning of the phrase in a buzzing whirl as it is used in the sentence? Gwen followed the Principal with her head in a buzzing whirl.

Accepted Answer

I must go back to paragraph 7 and look at the phrase "in a buzzing whirl" then use my FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE brain to determine the meaning of the phrase

Now it's time to use POE to determine which answer out of A, B, C,D gives the correct meaning of the phrase "in a buzzing whirl"

Question 33

Part A How does the narrator’s point of view influence how the events are described?

Accepted Answer

I must tell how the narrator's FEELINGS,/OPINIONS CHANGE how the ACTION is told.

I will KNOW THE CHARACTERS FEELINGS ABOUT THE ACTION THAT HAPPENED!!

Question 34

Part A Which statement explains how Paul responds to Johnny’s challenge of turning a seed into a tree?

Accepted Answer

I am looking for the answer choice that shows/explains how PAUL reacts to Johnny's challenge of turning a seed into a tree

Now it is time to use POE to look at each answer choice to figure which answer shows how PAUL reacts to Johnny challenging him to turn a seed into a tree.

Question 35

Part A At the beginning of the story, how is Johnny’s view about his trees different from Paul’s?

Accepted Answer

I am looking at the BEGINNING of the story to see Johnny's OPINION/FEELINGS about trees being DIFFERENT from PAUL's

Now I must do POE to determine which answer choice out of A, B,C,D shows the DIFFERENCE in Johnny's opinion/feelings about trees and how it is DIFFERENT from PAUL

Question 36

Answer choices that use BIG/UNUSUAL WORDS we should do what with these answer choices?

Accepted Answer

HOLD ON to these answer choices MOST OF THE TIME I NEED to SELECT/CLICK the answer that uses big words/phrases AFTER I DO MY POE!!!!

Question 37

The READING & ELA LEAP Test love to give you stories about STUDYING AND TRACKING ANIMALS and/or stories about RESCUING/SAVING ANIMALS

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 38

Writing a journal entry mean you begin your narrative with….

Accepted Answer

Dear Journal,

Then RESTATE the task they want you to write

Answer the task

then keep going to the 2nd and 3rd task

Question 39

How many task/commands should you expect to have to write about in ESSAYS and NARRATIVES

Accepted Answer

At least 3 sometime 4 or sometime 2! Make sure you complete all task!!

Question 40

For Essays with 3 stories I must give evidence in my essay using this phrase

Accepted Answer

My reasoning for story 1 is….

My reasoning for story 2 is…

My reasoning for story 3 is…

Question 41

how does "dialogue reveal aspects of a character"

Accepted Answer

dialogues = what a characters says, so a character's dialogue lets us know how a character FEELS/POINT OF VIEW/ OPINIONS.

Question 42

"analyzing how point of view impact/influences the events" in a story

Accepted Answer

you will explain how the characters FEELINGS/EMOTIONS/OPINIONS change with the ACTION in the story!

because you are dealing with POINT OF VIEW you know you must talk about a character's FEELINGS/EMOTIONS/OPINIONS

because you are talking about EVENTS this means you are discussing the ACTION that happened in the story.

How the CHARACTER'S FEELINGS/EMOTIONS/OPINION CHANGE with the ACTION of the Story.

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