Strategies
Use this to eliminate answers you know are wrong.
Process of Elimination
How many total points is a short response question worth?
2 points
How many total points is an extended response question worth?
4 Points
When is the NYS ELA Test?
Wednesday & Thursday/ April 21-23th
What does the "R" stand for in the RACES acronym?
Restate
Use this when you need to double check an answer or section of the passage
Go back to the text / Reread
You have to include 2 of these in every written short response.
True or False: If an extended response question uses two texts, you have to use details from both texts.
True.
You must use both texts.
What kind of food should you eat prior to taking the NYS test?
Nutritious food! Fruits/ Veggies/ Whole Grains/ Lean Proteins.
What does the "S" stand for in the acronym RACES?
Sum it up!(concluding sentence)
Use this to highlight key terms in a question or details in a text.
Annotate / Mark Up
True or False: Grammar and correct spelling are worth points on a short response.
False.
Grammar & Spelling do not count... but points can be taken if they hinder the meaning of the response!
Your introduction paragraph should include this very important statement that answers all parts of the prompt/ question:
Thesis Statement/ Claim
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before the NYS test?
8 hours or more.
What does the "C" in the acronym RACES?
True or False: You should read all parts of the text, especially diagrams, maps, table, captions, etc.
True
What should the first sentence of your short response do?
Restate the question (reworded into a statement)
This page is where you create an outline for your essay
The planning page
True or False: You are allowed to used certain electronic devices such as airpods or apple watches during the NYS test.
False: You cannot use any electronic devices during the NYS test.
What does the "A" in the acronym RACES stand for?
Answer(sometimes this will be in the same sentence when you Restate your question)
When trying to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar term/phrase - use this by reading words around the term/phrase
Context/ Context Clues
The best way to ensure full credit on a written short response question is to include ___________________
Elaboration/ Reasoning/ Explanation
True or False: Indenting to show paragraph organization in your essay is worth points
True.
Indenting to show organization can give you points on the extended response.
Where will you be taking the NYS ELA test?
The cafeteria
What does the "E" in the acronym RACES stand for?
Explain
ALWAYS EXPLAIN WHAT YOU CITE!