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Scrambled Paragraphs

Scrambled Paragraphs. Introduction Created by: Marialuisa A. Perez. 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.

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Scrambled Paragraphs

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  1. Scrambled Paragraphs Introduction Created by: Marialuisa A. Perez

  2. 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.

  3. Skills to Have They’ll help you a lot, trust me.

  4. Planning is Key If you know that your strong suit isn’t scrambled paragraphs, DON’T do them first.

  5. Know The Importance • Scrambled 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.

  6. Break the Paragraphs Down It’ll help you comprehend more where a sentence might go.

  7. Transition Phrases Same Direction: these will continue the current topic. Different Direction: these divert from the current topic. On the Other Hand Except But However On the Contrary Nonetheless Although • In Addition • Furthermore • Also • Too • Again • Consequently • For Example

  8. Frequent Development Patterns • These 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.

  9. Skimming • Its 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.

  10. 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.

  11. And We’re Finished!

  12. Thank you for watching! Good luck on the specialized high school exam!

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