Essays
Narratives
Test Skills
Preparation
Miscellaneous
100
How many pieces of evidence should you have in your essay for MCAP
2
100
What is a narrative, and is it written the same as informative and argumentative?
A story - and NO!
100
If the test says, "In Paragraph 10, Bob is sad. Why is he sad?" what is the first thing you should do?
GO BACK AND READ Paragraph 10!
100
How many hours of sleep should you get before the MCAP?
At least 8!
100
What three things do you need to do to participate in the carnival on June 5th?
Be present for all MCAP testing days
Give respect and your best effort each day
have a CHARGED Chromebook each day
200
What is the first thing you should do after reading the text and the prompt?
Turn the question around
Write the claim
200
What is dialogue?
Words characters speak in a story
200
If there are two answers that you know for sure are wrong, what should you do?
Cross them out!
200
What should you eat for breakfast before the MCAP?
Something that will give you energy - NOT something super sugary!
ie; eggs, bacon cereal toast oatmeal (protein)
200
Is there anything on MCAP that has not been taught?
no
300
This part of an essay or paragraph comes straight from the text and proves your point.
Evidence
300
What are 3 parts of a narrative writing?
Setting, plot, and characters.
300
If you see a large stop sign you should...
STOP make sure you have answered all questions and raise your hand to show your teacher.
300
The night before the MCAP, what should you do with your chromebook?
CHARGE IT!!!!!
300
What is one main difference an argumentative writing has that an informative writing does not?
A counter claim
400
This part of a paragraph explains HOW your evidence proves your point.
Reasoning
400
Details in a story that describe what you can experience with your five senses are called...
Sensory details or descriptive details
400
You have 70 minutes for the ELA MCAP. About how much of that time should you spend on writing, if there is a writing assignment?
30-40 minutes!
400
Do you need to bring sharpened pencils and paper to school for MCAP?
No these will be provided. You only need a CHARGED Chromebook.
400
After you finish the test what are you allowed to do?
draw or sleep
500
What can you add at the end of your essay to conclude your writing AND offer a short counterclaim?
because, but, so
500
What is the name of the feeling the author wants the reader to experience?
mood
500
If you see a vocabulary word you don't know, how can you figure out what it means?
Use clues from the sentence or see if the word is defined somewhere else in the sentence or paragraph
500
Do you need to study for the MCAP?
NO! You are more than ready!
500
What happens if you need to use the rest room during MCAP?
MCAP is a timed test. You will lose the time you are at the bathroom.