Episode 2: Passage Types

[@amandadrummond9815]

Y'all just watch and listen, you will pass this section of the TEAS, I did and If can anyone can. I just did what she said exactly!!! I'm now a nurse and in school again to get my BSN. You have to believe it and do it, no bad thoughts allowed! This is your life be sick and tired of being sick and tired, then breath in and release then JUST DO IT!!!! This lady right here is simply put AMAZING!!!! I love stopping by and remembering the ones who helped me get to where I'm at now in life. Where exactly am I at in life, I'm an independent women who finds her strength and hope in the one who created me, and of all the people that I choose to let have a space in my life now, he is number one, and I am exactly who he says I am. Good Luck Ladies, You can do this just believe in yourself!!!!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

What a beautiful testimony! Thank you for your kind words!

[@jontaviayarnajzjsow58]

Wow i needed this!😌 blessings

[@priscillarodriguez2603]

I needed to read these words. Thank you for taking the time to post words of encouragement to those of us, who are facing this mountain. May God continue to bless you and all those who are here to help, like Professor McAllister. Thank you both. My TEAS exam is in March, I’m just getting started, I pray I will pass my TEAS exam.

[@blakemccabe7952]

We aren't all ladies but thanks!

[@KeepingUpWithTheGrahams]

Beautifully put! I take my teas next month. Reading your testimony gives me clarification.

[@nockey2]

We are not skipping ADS on this channel right? professor Mcallister is doing a great job with helping us pass the TEAS. The least we can do is not skip ADS

[@hermione.g5824]

i just skipped one lol and saw your comment 🤭

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Thank you everyone for viewing my Passage Types video. This is one of the areas students tend to struggle with the most. Keep watching for my future videos, where I will cover additional Reading Strategies!

[@cherissathurman5706]

Love your videos

[@sharondajackson8710]

i am taking the teas again i just failed.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

@@sharondajackson8710 Unfortunately, it is. not uncommon for students to have to retake the TEAS; that is why I made these videos. Did you run out of time on the Reading portion?

[@tasmith1610]

@@carolynmcallister1496 Hi I am taking a reading entrance exam i am trying to find tips on comprehension. Which of your videos is suitable to use a resource

[@carolynmcallister1496]

@@tasmith1610 I recommend that you watch all of my Reading videos.

[@agutierrez342]

Listen to her! I passed the reading only missed a few!!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Congratulations!!!!

[@agutierrez342]

andrea vasquez thanks I followed her instructions and I also had a friend who took the exam help me 😊😊

[@agutierrez342]

andrea vasquez wow I’m sorry I just seen this!!!

[@nursing6585]

@@agutierrez342 any other tips you would like to add? Pleasee\

[@agutierrez342]

Maris prenursing journey yes don’t over think the exam, as for math it’s elementary math. Email me anaascencio7 @ g am

[@scrubnurse9137]

You don’t know how much I love and appreciate you god bless you

[@indythatsHER]

Best explanations thus far🤗Quick and straight to the point. Took my TEAS this morning and scored Proficient🥳

[@christineokello2662]

Please make sure you pay attention and even take notes on what she is saying! I've watched her for a whole week straight and i took my teas today and passed! you are a life saver! thank you for all you do

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Congratulations!! Good luck!!!

[@Nkh364]

Great impact. Please send more videos. You are the angel for all the students who are studying for teas. Thank you so much

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Hi, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I know that these strategies work because I've been helping students for 5 years. I plan to post 2 videos a week, and then I'm posting study skills on Sundays. Good luck!

[@rebeccaaguilar8073]

She is amazing and explains it well I am hoping to get a 100% in this section! I test Thursday

[@carolynmcallister1496]

On Sunday, September 30, I will begin offering "Study Skills Sundays," where I will teach students researched-supported study skills! Please join me then!

[@alakyncollins2322]

Thank you so much for the videos. I just passed my TEAS with a 95% in reading.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Music to my ears!! Congratulations!!

[@hurley0865]

Did you just watch all of her videos, and were able to pass using her skills?

[@wallstreetgambler9151]

congrats.

[@lasadeee]

I made a really high score on my reading portion !

[@karaarmatrout8543]

I am so happy I have found your channel!! You are appreciated.

[@daintyinspirationofbeauty3143]

you are amazinggggggggggg thank you for all that you are doing reading is my fav subject but havent gotten higher than a 74 looking to get higher these tips are greatttttttt thank youuuu

[@carolynmcallister1496]

I hope that watching these videos will help you improve your score!

[@carrieadamsemt88]

Yesssss!

[@amandadrummond9815]

Hey I see your still here at it, I'm not surprised your so GREAT at it. I wanted to stop by and just say hey and how very THANKFUL I am to have been blessed to find you when I did. Wow, I was one of your very first subscribers, now look at you!!! 1.1K Likes and 10.1K subscribers WoooooooHoooo!!!! So very proud of you! I told you the sky's the limit, you made a difference for me so I send anyone I know needing this help to you. HUGs Sweet Lady! Ill be around!!!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Thank you so much!! I do remember you! I am actually working on a web page now to celebrate the 10,000 subscribers! I wish you the best!

[@haerikim7931]

Thank you for your help! If you didn't do well the first or second time don't worry! They say third times a charm! Just learn from your mistakes and study harder! My reading score went from 69% to 92%! I watched her videos and took a lot of practice tests. Good luck everyone!

[@halliecozad-cisco3569]

@Haeri Kim did you use her tips on the TEAS 7 with success? I just found her videos and lovvve the way she explains but wasn't sure if the info would still apply to the TEAS 7.

[@karina9127]

I rarely got expository passages, all of them were usually narrative

[@kymajen4662]

Thank you so much professor. Am studying for my teas and I need to pass in my 1st attempt to get a chance of getting accepted into program . So glad I found your videos. God bless.

[@elzajack]

I love your videos!! English is my second language, and your explanations have helped me a lot to understand what I need to know for the TEAS exam.Thank you for take time and to this great work.

[@melissaw33]

I came to say thank you I passed the reading teas with 85!!!!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Congratulations! I am so happy for for you!

[@Mindy849]

Ty, very much for these tips. I really need them and you are truly a blessing that Brandon Craft recommended you on his Teas section. I do have a question for you? In the study guide they have Expository, Persuasive, Narrative and I believe Descriptive or Technical. Should I just focus on the three you shared? Ty so much!!!!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

I think the majority (if not all) of the passages are one of those three, which is why I focused on them.

[@lissetmoctezuma1847]

You are my angel. Thank you soooo much for your tips. I’m struggling a lot with this section

[@kristamommyoftwins1188]

Thank you so much for taking time out of your life to do these videos. Because if you I scored an 88.8% on the reading section of the Ati Teas! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Congratulations! So glad my videos helped!

[@raikeseaston]

I am so happy I found your video on passages. I have confidence that I will be getting passing grade on my TEAS next week!! Horray thank you so much :)))

[@andyadam94]

I took my exam two days ago and scored 94.7! I scored a 91.5 on the reading section. I wached your videos all night before the exam. You are amazing! Thank you so much.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Wonderful! Congratulations, and good luck on the next part of your journey!

[@andyadam94]

@@carolynmcallister1496 I appreciate you more than you know! Thank you so much.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

@@andyadam94 That brings me so much joy! Good luck!!!

[@andyadam94]

@@carolynmcallister1496 ❤

[@myboys313]

I'm soooooooo glad I found you. Thank you to the tik tok girl. Thank you as well 🎉

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Good luck to you!!

[@cherryroseshott4805]

not skipping add to say Thank You for helping us. Preparing for my TEAS

[@mariadesan1398]

Shes loterally saving my life rn lol

[@loveislifemotherofmen663]

Does this apply to the TEAS Version 7. I've taken it twice and I'm still not able to get a 70% in the reading 😔. I'm going over your videos again and taking better notes. I'm so frustrated, but I can't give up I've come too far.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Yes, students are telling me that my videos did help them pass the TEAS! I think that is most likely because I teach strategies specifically for the TEAS. Good for you for not giving up! It often takes some students several attempts before they pass. Just keep your eyes on the prize, and good luck to you!

[@harpreetbola2560]

I passed my TEAS, thank you, I barely came upon your videos the night before my TEAS so I binged watched and learned my mistakes. Thank you

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Congratulations! Glad my videos were helpful!!

[@danielperez7224]

what about informative essay ?

[@carolynmcallister1496]

If you think a passage might be "informative," chose "expository," Trust me! Good luck!!

[@imogenc9955]

I watched all of your videos, and thanks to you I got an 83 on my reading, an 87.5 on my ELU, and an 83.3% on my TEAS overall. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Congratulations!! Good luck to you!!

[@gem270]

Stop reading comments; pay attention.

[@erikachu2656]

Thank you carol, this video was very helpful! I was wondering if you can describe TECHNICAL writing as well. That is one of the answer choices on the TEAS.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

The answer on TEAS will never be Technical. Whenever you think an answer could be Technical...choose Expository! Thank you for watching!

[@Lovedesiree585]

I love the way you speak Professor McAllister !! 😊

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Thank you so much! I hope my videos are helpful! Good luck to you!

[@tracybidwell3813]

What if you only see one 1 number ? Is it still considered Expository ?

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Although I can't say for sure, it probably would be expository. Make sure you don't see any opinion words in the passage, which would make it persuasive.

[@nali8025]

To the world you may just be a professor, but to your students you are a HERO. Thank you so much!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

That is one of the sweetest things anyone has ever said to me! Thank you!

[@nali8025]

@@carolynmcallister1496 You are very welcome. Professor McAllister.

[@saltywaifus]

Thank you so much for making these videos! I really appreciate them. I just had a question I need help clarifying. Would a recipe be expository or technical? And how would I tell the difference between the two? Thank you!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

A recipe would be expository. If you think an answer might be technical, always choose expository. Never select technical. Trust me. :)

[@adams8447]

Very helpful and right on the point. Thank you professor.

[@Sunshine-mp5yb]

Bro I just found her a week before my test 😌

[@Eloquentlyjay]

How did you do? I’m 2 weeks away from taking mine 😊

[@shais7535]

Hi, professor! Regarding purpose of the passage, I saw some some options such as "to describe" or "to explain" on the teas test and wondering if it could be the correct answer or just the three that you mentioned? Thanks

[@carolynmcallister1496]

The answer will only be "to inform" (expository), "to persuade" (persuasive), or "to entertain" (narrative). Easy peasy...trust me! Good luck to you!!

[@nalisell2657]

Thank you so so much ! Listen to her please ! I passed my teas test today!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Congratulations!! Good luck on the next part of your journey!

[@nalisell2657]

Carolyn McAllister Thank you so much!

[@kameronv1NJ]

I appreciate what you are doing for us here, I struggle with English and reading comprehension, test is coming up soon!

[@xoxodii]

Hi! Would I be able to use the same strategies on the NLN exam?

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Are you referring to the NCLEX? My strategies do not work on that exam. But my niece, who is a Nurse Practitioner, told me that when she took the exam, she focused on: "keep them breathing; keep them safe." Hope that helps!!

[@katerynagurska5691]

The way you explain the difference between the passages is easy to understand, thank you!

[@user-mc7qe9xi8s]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@knowlin37]

Can you please teach us how to handle passages when there is only one paragraph and we need to know the summary of that passage?

[@carolynmcallister1496]

I would read the last sentence of the paragraph and see if there are any of the same words in one of the answers.

[@tinyp2561]

Carolyn you are a true gem a very good professor I wish I had you for English class keep up the great job your doing and thanks a million for your tips god bless you forever

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Thank you so much; you are very sweet!

[@jhongpagong8204]

i am currently studying for the teas and this is very simple to understand. Thank you so much professor. God bless you!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Thank you!

[@Pato01031]

You do not mention descriptive which is usually an answer choice on the exam. Is descriptive not an answer choice?

[@carolynmcallister1496]

I have never seen descriptive as a possible answer on the TEAS, although it is a choice on many of the practice tests. In the event you do see it as an option, I would still go with expository. Thanks for watching!

[@Pato01031]

@@carolynmcallister1496 Thank you for replying. I appreciate all your help! :)

[@saydiebennett7951]

Thank you for these videos! I take my test next week and this is helping with the test anxiety!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Test-taking can be extremely difficult for people who have anxiety issues. First, remember this: a bit of anxiety before a test is actually a good thing; it is your brain telling you that it is ready. Secondly: Some people suffer from such intense anxiety that it is paralyzing. If anxiety has this effect on you, practice deep breathing. During the exam, inhale slowly through your nose (slowly count to five) and then exhale slowly (counting to five again) through your mouth. Do this 3 times, and you should begin to feel more calm. I wish you the best!

[@velvetfisher14]

I love how you explain everything! It's engaging!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

THANK YOU!

[@usasopa]

I hope its will work for kaplan nursing entrance exam too

[@monuoguntuase]

Thanks ma'am. God bless you.

[@debradebrosse928]

Do you have videos on the English language and proper sentence format ???

[@yoskiworld2728]

I totally thank you! So very helpful ❤️

[@jessicayoung1424]

Hello I just joined and love your videos! Thank you so much. I was wondering would you be going over how to determine if it’s a technical or expository passage? I’ve seen some technical passage answers and not sure how to decipher it

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Always go with Expository. Trust me.

[@jessicayoung1424]

Carolyn McAllister I trust you professor. I take my exam 02/28 and even though I love reading personally the teas reading I’m struggling in. Are there any other reading videos you will continue to do or from here on out will you be focusing on the English portion

[@usasopa]

Will it work for kaplan ? I m assuming yes , u r amazing

[@nancyarellano-airada2081]

hello professor currently reviewing your vedios and I can tell you im learning ! thank you !!!!!

[@deepashrestha8646]

What does author’s opinion mean? Does it mean main idea, summary or topic sentence?

[@sagine78]

Thank you, very helpful

[@roseanneb.7784]

Hi. Im confused you said NO! newspaper lol. Why does is say here that Examples of Primary Sources published books, newspapers and magazine clippings published at the time is Primary????????? This has got me stumpled!!!! Some examples of primary source formats include: archives and manuscript material photographs, audio recordings, video recordings, films journals, letters and diaries speeches scrapbooks published books, newspapers and magazine clippings published at the time government publications oral histories records of organizations autobiographies and memoirs printed ephemera artifacts, e.g. clothing, costumes, furniture research data, e.g. public opinion polls

[@carolynmcallister1496]

I am going to have to review the episode again to better understand your question.

[@marinakd5873]

Thanks a lot for all those tips!!!

[@kandacenoire]

Glad you mentioned the kid getting in trouble bc I’m playing this in my car and my toddler already said she wants to go to McDonald’s. Kids hear everything lol thanks for this video.

[@riotara8774]

Thank you Carolyn,you really helped me passed the teas,am grateful, blessings to you and your team

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Thank you, and congratulations!

[@riotara8774]

@@carolynmcallister1496 thank you Carolyn

[@codyisit1928]

I just seen something about recipes being technical, but you say they are expository correct?

[@lawless7926]

This is the first time, I came to a TIPS READING for TEAs , that made me understand what each passage is for. Thank you for these videos!!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

You are so welcome!!! And good luck to you!!

[@alexandramadrigal1652]

I have the Mometrix ATI TEAS secrets and it also lists "Technical Passage" just thought everyone should know that might be on there as well. Says "Technical writing is common in medical and technological fields, in which complex ideas such as mathematics, science, and engineering". So if I get something with those topics I'm assuming the answer is a "Technical Passage".

[@carolynmcallister1496]

I recommend that if you think something is technical that you choose expository. I pointed that out in the video for a reason, and I hope you will trust me. Good luck!

[@honeyyyyz]

what would be the difference between expository and informative passage? Thank you professor.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

If you think a passage could be either expository or informative, ALWAYS go with expository!

[@starwatupsmith2798]

Thank you professor McAllister for the videos. However there’s a new version of the TEAS coming out in June 2022 do the same rules apply or are they going to change

[@carolynmcallister1496]

All the English & Language Usage videos will still apply. However, I am not certain about the Reading section, although it is likely they will still work. I will be taking the new version as soon as it is available, and I will follow with new videos. Good luck to you!

[@jenisechestnut3458]

Expository example is a textbook it’s all factual. The purpose of this is to inform and is found in the encyclopedia. Persuasive..look for opinion words. Purpose is it persuade. Narrative a person story. Look for personal pronouns. I they we now…look for quotations. The purpose is to entertain.

[@dowhatyouloveortheywin9791]

Hi Professor McAllister, what would be the difference between a technical and descriptive passage? Thank you!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

If you think a passage on the TEAS is either technical or descriptive, it will be EXPOSITORY!

[@sky85ful]

If the passage is talking about a flock of birds or any animal travel... would this be Expository? I’m feeling it is just want to be sure.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Most likely, just be sure there are no opinion words. For example, "Everyone should watch a flock of birds." Lame sentence, I know. Good luck!

[@stephenprice3357]

Thank You!

[@LDD143]

Thank you professor. I like how you teach. So clear and thanks for sharing.

[@cassandramoran6813]

What about a passage that is expository because it is the history or background of a person, would you think it would be found in an encyclopedia or bibliography

[@carolynmcallister1496]

That's tricky because it actually could be either. However, I think encyclopedia would be the best answer, and then the purpose would be 'to inform.'

[@feixue5958]

What about a manual instruction? There are bunch of numbers in the instruction to show people that how to install a piece of furniture. I think it should be a technical passage instead of expository.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

I highly recommend that you NEVER choose technical on the TEAS. :)

[@Mokmok279]

hi just wondering i were to do bad in science portion on the TEAS am i allowed to retake only the science portion?????

[@carolynmcallister1496]

I think the policy varies from schools to schools, but typically students are required to retake the entire test. What was your Science score? What was your Total Score?

[@yassmina6220]

while was taking a practice exam on memotrix today I had a question like this. i looked at the page and saw percentage so i picked expasitory but my answer was wrong. it says that correct answer is technical!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

That's because it was a practice test. On the actual test, the correct answer would have been expository. Trust me on this!

[@yanarilitsarosario8383]

What if one of the responses on passage is 1. Persuasive 2. Expository 3. Entertainment 4. Narrative?

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Depends on the passage; however, it will not be Persuasive or Entertainment.

[@elysia1539]

It's really helpful and easy to understand! Thank you!

[@Inline3speedy]

What about technical passages? Could a letter be a technical passage? Any other examples?

[@carolynmcallister1496]

If you think a passage might be technical, I recommend that you select expository. Usually, a letter on the TEAS would be considered a primary source.

[@tarakhaando8479]

thank you so much can also explain sabot technical type of writing>

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Technical writing will never be the correct answer on the TEAS. If you think it is technical, then select expository. Good luck!!

[@quirawlins7376]

OMG! This helped me understand tremendously 🤗

[@beleruben2859]

Hi, would numbers, such as money, be an example of expository?

[@carolynmcallister1496]

In most cases, yes!

[@amandadrummond9815]

One last look before I go test!!!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Good luck!

[@parasiftikhar159]

What is modifier and dangling modifier?

[@jennyh8514]

Hello and thank you for this info 😊 may I ask if I am reading the questions first in a passage , how would I find the main idea and topic ? I am not sure how to find those thank you . It has been years since I have been in school lol

[@carolynmcallister1496]

I recommend reading the question first so that you will know what to look for. Many students will read the entire passages first, and then by the time they read the question, they have forgotten what they read in the passage. It is not always necessary to read the entire passages. Good luck!

[@eastercquinton3728]

Well, Exams are close and that's why I'm here... Anyways thanks for this wonderful video, It helped me a lot!

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Good luck to you!

[@elenachan5381]

Getting ready for my teas second try. Hopefully I’ll make it

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Good luck to you!

[@breezy687]

Thank u!! Take my exam tomorrow. 🙏🏾 Will update on my results. God bless.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Good luck! Remember: read the question first and manage your time!!!

[@melinashakya7562]

this was really helpful but I am still a little confused when it comes to biographies. I think it's expository which is to inform, found in encyclopedia. Could you tell me if I'm right? @CarolynMcAllister

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Yes, you are correct.

[@melinashakya7562]

Thank you!!!

[@CyberScott86]

Would this still help me for the PAX test? Anyone?

[@carolynmcallister1496]

I am not familiar with the PAX test, but I do not think the Reading strategies would be helpful. However, the English & Language section will definitely help! Good luck!

[@erikazamudio950]

Watching your videos for the second time.

[@kits5236]

Is the example about titanic can be also narrative?

[@carolynmcallister1496]

No, I do not think so...it is factual.

[@Hairgirlrosie]

This was excellent! Easy to understand and makes so much sense!!

[@NathalieOrellanaaa]

You're an angel, thank you for what you do!

[@estrellacardona4480]

i had a question on the teas that was her grandmas recipe for cookies.. it said "3 eggs, a cup of milk, etc" would that be a expository passage?

[@carolynmcallister1496]

Most of the time, if you see a number in a passage, I would think it is expository.

[@estrellacardona4480]

@@carolynmcallister1496 You are teaching me so much! I got a 79% overall on the reading portion, but I know next time i will get a better score with what you are teaching me. Thank you for these videos. Is your facebook still available for people studying for the teas?

[@jennyh8514]

Thank you for this information ! 😁

[@magnificentdanielle3723]

Thank you professor for the great explanation. Helps a a lot for my coming test.

[@carolynmcallister1496]

You're welcome! Good luck!!!