Introduction Created by Marialuisa A Perez Whats a Scrambled Paragraph Youve all heard of word scramble right Well this is the same concept except with a paragraph Scrambled paragraphs are literary puzzles to test how well you speak the English language ID: 396652
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Scrambled Paragraphs
Introduction
Created by: Marialuisa A. PerezSlide2
What’s a Scrambled Paragraph?You’ve all heard of word scramble, right? Well this is the same concept except with a paragraph.
Scrambled paragraphs are literary puzzles to test how well you speak the English language.
In scrambled paragraphs they will be looking for fluency and for paragraph development.Slide3
Skills to Have
They’ll help you a lot, trust me
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Planning is KeyIf you know that your strong suit isn’t scrambled paragraphs, DON’T do them first.Slide5
Know The ImportanceScrambled paragraphs can make you or break you.
Each one is worth 2 points. This more than the other categories questions on the test.
This is the most risky part of the test. If you misplace one sentence, the whole things wrong.
Do you need the points? YES!!!!!!! You want to get as many points as possible. Slide6
Break the Paragraphs DownIt’ll help you comprehend more where a sentence might go.Slide7
Transition Phrases
Same Direction: these will continue the current topic.
In Addition
Furthermore
Also
Too
Again
Consequently
For Example
Different Direction: these divert from the current topic.
On the Other Hand
Except
But
However
On the Contrary
Nonetheless
AlthoughSlide8
Frequent Development PatternsThese are the things that usually occur in scrambled paragraphs.
Sequence of Events
A brief historical narrative over a period of time.
Description
The details of a place, person, thing, action, custom, etc.
Explanation
Clarification of the opening statement.
Comparison-contrast
Details pointing out the similarities and differences between two things.Slide9
SkimmingIts important to skim over the sentences before started to make any assumptions.
When skimming through the options look for key words, transition phrases, thing of that nature.
Jot down notes in the margarines of your paper to help you. For example if you know two sentences definitely go together take note of it.Slide10
Finished?Always be sure to read your work over. Don’t just move on to the next after you’ve filled out everything for the first.
Reread, check for fluency, make sure it makes sense.
If you know you struggle with scrambled paragraphs and have spare time go back and double-check.Slide11
And We’re Finished!Slide12
Thank you for watching! Good luck on the specialized high school exam!