Power Words
How do you answer a question that starts with
"What _______?"
You say ______ is/that _______.
True or False:
In a question, there is a paragraph number. You do NOT have to go back to the paragraph and re-read.
False! If in a question, there is a paragraph number. You MUST go back to the paragraph and re-read.
What do you do if your computer randomly shuts down or glitches?
Stay calm and raise a quiet hand for help.
When reading a passage, you need to _____ before answering the questions.
Note-take
What time MUST you be at school?
8:30AM
How do you answer a question that starts with
"Why _______?"
You say
_____ because ____
OR
_______ in order to ______
True or False:
If the directions say a passage is an article, it is nonfiction.
True! Articles are nonfiction. Stories are fiction.
What do you do if you need to use the restroom?
Stay quiet and raise a calm hand.
After you read the extended response prompt, you need to ______.
Plan your response BEFORE your write it.
What time is lunch?
12:25PM. Same as usual time!
How do you answer a question that starts with
"How _______?"
You say
_____ by (showing, explaining, telling, describing)
True or False:
If the directions say a passage is a story, it is nonfiction.
False! Stories are fiction. Articles are nonfiction.
What do you do when you have submitted your test, but the rest of your class is not done?
How long should note-taking be for each passage?
Not very long - maybe around 7 minutes MOST!
Note-taking is JUST a tool to help understand what you are reading.
Do we have yard?
No, we have indoor recess.
How do you answer a question that asks
"How is the text organized?"
You answer with
_____ is organized by (events in order, cause and effect, OR problem and solution)
True or False:
Poetry will always be fiction.
False! You have to read the poem to determine if it is fiction or nonfiction.
What do you do when your entire class is finished the test?
Quiet activities, since other classes are done testing!
How do you note-take for poetry?
You read a couple lines of the poem to check if it is fiction or nonfiction. Then try your best to note-take. Sometimes poems are short! It is okay if your notes are short as well.
When is our special?
Either seventh or eighth period. We will tell you the day of the test.
The extended response has three questions!
How do you address all three?
You make one body paragraph for each question.
So in total you have an introduction, body paragraph #1, body paragraph #2, body paragraph #3, and conclusion!
You can put transition words in your extended response, but they're not needed.
False!
Transition words are NECESSARY in your extended response.
Examples are: In addition, according to the text, this proves
What do you do when you finish the test?
You raise a quiet hand to have your teacher check that you answered all questions THEN submit.
When a question doesn't make sense, what are some strategies you can use to help yourself?
You can re-read the question and answers. Then either eliminate choices (multiple choice) or try your best (constructed responses). You can always double-check your answer at the end!
How long do you get to take the test?
All day. But most students are done before lunch! Work at a good pace.