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HSPA

HSPA. Reading Passage Elements. Narrative Reading Passage. 1.) The selection will have a clearly established problem/conflict and resolution Centered on either plot or characters that produces a resolution Every selection will have a different problem

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HSPA

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  1. HSPA Reading Passage Elements

  2. Narrative Reading Passage • 1.) The selection will have a clearly established problem/conflict and resolution • Centered on either plot or characters that produces a resolution • Every selection will have a different problem • You will have to figure out how the problem can be solved. • Form an opinion • In the open-ended question, you might have to discuss how you would solve a given conflict.

  3. Narrative Reading Passage • 2.) The selection will follow a traditional narrative structure with an organized plot and developed characters. • A story unfolds • Meet and learn about certain characters, their problems, their lives, and motivations • Will require you to infer elements of the plot or characters • You might have to figure out why a character chooses to act a certain way, possibly in writing • Pay attention to the author’s descriptions…you might be asked about them later

  4. Narrative Reading Passage • 3.) The setting will be important to the plot and characters. • The author of any narrative piece chooses his or her setting for a purpose. • The introduction identifies the setting, and pay close attention to the sentences above the title. • Example: words such as “thou” or “shall” will indicate the past • Elements in the setting can cause the conflict or resolve an issue.

  5. Narrative Reading Passage • 4.) The selection will use a range of literary devices, such as imagery, foreshadowing, flashback, and figurative language. • 5.) The selection will contain a range of vocabulary for which context is provided. • If you are asked about a specific word, use the context clues to figure out the meaning. • On the HSPA, words will be marked with an asterisk (*) and defined at the bottom of the page.

  6. Narrative Reading Passage • The selection will allow readers to think about universal themes and diverse cultures. • This is an idea that is generally true for all people. • Examples: parents’ desires to produce better lives for their children, fame, fortune, desire for peace • The HSPA may provide an opportunity to read about different cultures, religions, or ethnicities

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