Terms
What is main idea?
What the text is mostly about
What is a strategy you can use to eliminate wrong answers?
Slash the Trash/Eliminator Tool/Process of Elimination
What is your favorite animal?
My favorite animal is...
How many points is a short response worth?
2 points
What is Ms. Ally's dogs name?
Bruce
What is theme?
The message or lesson the author wants us to learn (central message)
FALSE: You should read the story at least TWO times.
Why does the author use this quote?
The author uses this quote because...
What is evidence?
Details from the text that support your answer.
True or False: It is a good thing to be the first one finished with your test.
FALSE: TAKE YOUR TIME
What is point of view?
perspective through which the story is told (first person, third person)
Name one way to begin your evidence sentences.
In the text it says...
I know this because...
In paragraph __, it says...
What does this reveal about the character?
This reveals that the character....
What is a claim?
Your answer to the question. In YOUR own words.
Give me a piece of evidence to support this claim:
Bruce is the best dog in the world.
Bruce is the best dog in the world because..
he is the cutest, he is a good boy, he can do tricks.
Name 3 character traits
Funny, Smart, Adventurous, Determined, Courageous, Honest, Caring, etc.
What should you do before the test?
Get a good nights sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, come to school on time, etc.
How is paragraph 13 connected to paragraph 26?
Paragraph 13 is connected to paragraph 26 because...
True or False: You should start your claim with
"My claim is..."
FALSE: You should start your claim by restating the question.
True or False: Spelling and grammar are counted towards your score.
What is text structure?
It is how the author organizes the text.
PLUS 100 POINTS: Name one type of text structure.
Name one tool you can use on the test.
Highlighter, Eliminator, Line Reader, Flag
How did Kyrie's story contribute to the central message?
Kyrie's story contributed to the central message by...
If Lizzy restates the question, writes a claim and includes one piece of relevant evidence, what score would she get?
1 point out of 2 points
What street is our school on?
Lemoyne Avenue (duh!)