What time should you go to bed the night before the test?
Between 8 and 9 pm. 10 pm is too late!
100
When you see there is a poem, what should you do to all of the lines in it?
Number every single line and chunk the stanzas.
100
Sometimes there are two good answer choices. How do you decide which to pick?
Go back and reread your notes that you wrote next to each paragraph. See if there is a BEST answer choice or the one that is often MOST correct.
100
If you know the answer to a question, go back and find it in the text to double check yourself. What should you write next to the question number to prove your answer?
The paragraph or line number the answer is in.
100
What is one way you can "take a break" from the test before you go back to double check?
Stretch your legs, arms, or neck. Get a drink or bathroom break. Splash some water on your face. Take 3 deep breathes. Cross and uncross your legs a few times. Think of sitting on a beach and looking at the relaxing ocean.
Practice right now with your partner! :)
200
What should you eat for breakfast the morning of the test?
Healthy food that will give your brain power. For example: toast with peanut butter, eggs, fruit, cereal/oatmeal, yogurt with granola, and juice/milk.
200
What is the purpose of text features?
They are meant to be read. They give you MORE information about what the article is about. Be sure to CIRCLE and label the text features as there may be a question about them on the test.
200
What should you do if you read a paragraph and you don't understand what it is saying?
Go back and read it again. Sometimes you can read a paragraph up to 4 times before fully understanding it.
200
If you don't know the meaning of a word, where should you look?
Use the context of the word to help you. Look around the word for possible meanings.
200
What are your choices to keep you occupied, or busy, when you are done with the test?
Nothing. This is a trick question. If you have a lot of time left, go back and retake the test to learn more about what the passage is about.
Absolutely NO talking or playing when you are done...not even reading a book!
300
What should you wear on the day of the test?
Clothing that you will feel comfortable in! You do not need to bring your backpack. Only bring your lunch kit.
300
What should you write next to the title of an article or poem?
Your prediction about "Who/What" the passage will be about.
300
How many times are poems meant to be read?
More than once! Remember, the end of most poems usually have a surprise so sometimes you need to go back and reread it knowing what the end has to say.
300
What should I underline in the question?
What is being asked of you. For example, key vocabulary words, line or paragraph numbers, and question stems.
300
What is a bubble check?
When you go back to make sure your answer in your test booklet is the same as the bubble you marked on your scantron.
400
How many hours do you have to take the test?
4 hours. When we are done, we will have recess and relax for the rest of the day!!
400
What should I read first: the test questions and answer choices or the passage?
The passage.
400
What does, "chunk, envision, and summarize" mean?
It means to...
1. Chunk the text by drawing a line below certain paragraphs.
2. Picture what you just read in your head.
3. Write the main idea of the paragraph next to it.
400
What can my teacher help me with?
They can read directions and tell you to do your best. They are not allowed to read hard words or give you the meaning. They cannot help you understand what you are reading.
400
Can you bring a stuffed animal, book, or notebook paper to play with when you are done with the test?
No, you are not allowed to bring anything to the test. We will have pencils and a snack for you.
500
How many questions will there be?
There will be around 5-6 passages and around 50 questions.
500
What order should you take the test in? Front to back? Easy passages to hardest? Hardest to easiest?
Start with the first article and work your way to the end of the test. Do not skip around within the articles because it is likely you will forget to answer all the questions.
500
What is the best strategy for answering a summary question?
Look at all of your main idea notes you wrote next to each chunk in the text. Then see if the summary has a beginning, middle, and end all included. If there is a moral of a story, be sure it is included too.
500
What if you come to a question you just don't know the answer to?
Eliminate 2 of the most obviously incorrect answer choices. Then take your best guess. Circle it so you remember to go back and double check it in the end. Sometimes the answer to a test question might be hidden somewhere in the test.
500
If my neighbor and I are both finished, may we whisper to each other?
No. You may put your head down and take a nap. Any reminders will result in permanent removal from the test and your score will be a zero.