Here are example passages with questions aimed at improving your ability to answer word choice questions.
Remember to use the formula. Identify the connotations of the word and link it back to questions.
Here are example passages with questions aimed at improving your ability to answer word choice questions.
Remember to use the formula. Identify the connotations of the word and link it back to questions.
Here are example passages with questions aimed at improving your ability to answer imagery questions.
Remember to identify and break down the image. Use the ‘Just as…so too’ formula to help you analyse the image.
Here are example passages with questions aimed at improving your ability to answer questions using your own words.
Remember try to explain an idea rather than actually translating word for word.
Remember there are some words which you will not be expected to change. Proper nouns and common nouns with no obvious alternatives (‘Edinburgh’, ‘China’, ‘Claire’, ‘flamingo’, ‘mortgage’, ‘brakes’) need to stay as they are. Verbs, adverbs, adjectives and figures of speech will need to be rephrased.
Continue reading Understanding Questions: Using Your Own Words
Here is a link to all of the formula for answering close reading questions. Although I think I gave this out in class it might be useful for you all to have a digital copy. Close Reading Formula List
Here is the link to a powerpoint we used in class. Use it to refresh your memory and aid your revision.
Here is a close reading passage that focuses on improving you understanding skills.
Justin McCurry Japanese Literacy Article
If you complete this at home for revision you can hand it in for me to mark.
Following this link and complete the quiz to test your understanding skills.
Have a flick through this close-reading-booklet which contains lots of close reading advice. Try some of the examples and I will mark them for you.