What does it stand for Q stand for

is for question • When you respond to an open-ended question restate the question

Example The author challenges the reader’s expectations of a typical Thanksgiving dinner: • What

Using QASI for first bullet • Use the question to start your answer •

Stands for answer • Answer all parts of the question. If there are multiple

Using QASI for first bullet • There are two bullets so both must be

stands for support • Use support from the text to support your answer

Using QASI • In paragraph 1 the author uses various types language to create

stands for insight • Reflect on the question and answer and offer insight through

Using QASI for first bullet • In paragraph 1 the author uses various types

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What does it stand for? • Q stand for question • A stands for answer • S stands for support • I stands for Insight

is for question • When you respond to an open-ended question restate the question to begin your answer

Example The author challenges the reader’s expectations of a typical Thanksgiving dinner: • What language does the author use to create the mood for the story? • How does the author establish the speaker as a fierce competitor?

Using QASI for first bullet • Use the question to start your answer • What language does the author use to create • The author uses the mood for various types the story? language to create the mood of the story.

Stands for answer • Answer all parts of the question. If there are multiple bullets, answer them all. If the question has multiple parts, answer all of them.

Using QASI for first bullet • There are two bullets so both must be answered. • In bullet one answer about language and mood

stands for support • Use support from the text to support your answer

Using QASI • In paragraph 1 the author uses various types language to create the mood of the story. For example, in the eighth paragraph he mentions the word “shattered” and in the eleventh “fractured, ” which shows how broken and wearied the characters are due to the constant fighting. Also, the smoky haze from chimneys, gunfire and the soot from collapsed buildings makes the mood seem very depressing.

stands for insight • Reflect on the question and answer and offer insight through personal anecdote, allusion, or scholastic or global reference.

Using QASI for first bullet • In paragraph 1 the author uses various types of language to create the mood of the story. For example, in the eighth paragraph he mentions the word “shattered” and in the eleventh “fractured, ” which shows how broken and wearied the characters are due to the constant fighting. Also, the smoky haze from chimneys, gunfire and soot from collapsed buildings makes the mood seem very depressing. Therefore, the war has created a sense of chaos and the characters are clearly affected by it due to their direct involvement. Essentially, the sniper is always on edge.