Vocabulary
What is the definition of "theme"?
A main message in the story, usually about life or the world.
How many details are needed to answer a short-response questions are there on the NYS ELA Test?
2
What kind of words do you use when going from one idea to the next?
Transition Words
What is one thing you should NOT do while taking the test.
Call out
get out of your seat
crying uncontrollably
scream for help
How many kids are in your class?
too many
What is the definition of "annotate"?
To add notes next to a text while you read it.
Which grades will take the state standardized test?
Students in grades 3–8 take the State English Language Arts (ELA) test each spring.
What is the purpose of annotating?
To help to understand the text better.
What does RACE stand for, and when do we use it?
RACE stands for :
Restate The Question
Answer The Question
Cite Evidence
Explain Your Answer
We use it to organize an answer to a short response question.
What is the name of your actual English teacher?
Bianka Crespo
What is the definition of "emphasize"?
Highlight/to show
One way Johnny's attitude changed is that
How can you take notes on the state test?
By annotating our ideas while reading the texts, and underlining important parts!
What is a transition word, and what is it used for?
A word that combines two ideas like "and" "or" "also" "just as well"
They are used to separate ideas and organize our writing.
Who is the Principal of the school?
Principal Edmonds
What is the definition of "develop"?
To grow
How many times should you read a test question and what could you do with your looseleaf paper to help you?
You should read the question at least twice.
Then write down your ideas on the looseleaf paper.
This helps you to organize what you are going to write.
What are the 4 common text structures?
Chronological
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast
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Who is the dean of Amistad?
Mr. O
What is the definition of "support"?
Back up an idea.
What is a strategy you have practice when answering a multiple-choice question?
Process of Elimination.
1. Cross out the words that make that answer incorrect.
2. Then read carefully the remaining answer. Look for the BEST answer.
If a word has a little number on the top of it, what does that mean? And what should you do?
It means that the meaning of the word is in the footnotes. (Bottom of the text).
You should go read the definition and write the word on your looseleaf paper.
How many points is a short response worth?
2
What is the address of Amistad?
4862 Broadway