Testing Strategies
What is a strategy you should use if you have a multiple choice question?
Process of Elimination (POE)
Every time Maya fell during skating practice, she got back up and tried again. After weeks of hard work, she finally landed her first perfect spin.
👉 What is the theme of this story?
Never give up / Perseverance leads to success
A paragraph should have the the minimum amount of how many sentences?
5
“The Forgotten Lunch”
Kayla was halfway to school when she realized she forgot her lunch. She sighed, knowing her mom had already left for work. At lunch, she sat quietly, trying to ignore the hunger. Then, her friend Jenna placed half of her sandwich on Kayla’s tray and said, “You’re not eating alone today.”
1. Part A: What is the theme of this passage?
A. Always remember your lunch.
B. True friends are generous and caring.
C. Never skip breakfast.
D. Being hungry is fun.
B
A student is writing a report about exploring the ocean. The student wrote the
following opinion: Exploring oceans is important. He found a source.
Read the source. Choose the sentences that support the opinion. Choose all
that apply.
A. Ocean researchers explore oceans and make many discoveries that are
sometimes not planned.
B. These researchers use specialized cameras and equipment to gather
information.
C. Once information is collected, the researchers record their findings.
D. Their findings benefit living things in many ways.
E. For example, sometimes research provides details about new sources of
energy or food.
F. At other times, research reveals how particular regions are being affected
by specific climate changes.
G. The findings of the researchers and the resources they use can create
interest in the science fields.
e, f, g
If you have a vocabulary word you should use your what?
Use your context clues
Liam had plenty of toys, but when he saw his friend playing with a broken one, he decided to share his favorite. They spent the whole afternoon laughing and having fun together.
Kindness and sharing bring happiness
What is the 2nd section of an essay?
Body paragraph(s)
Kayla was halfway to school when she realized she forgot her lunch. She sighed, knowing her mom had already left for work. At lunch, she sat quietly, trying to ignore the hunger. Then, her friend Jenna placed half of her sandwich on Kayla’s tray and said, “You’re not eating alone today.”
1. Part B: Which sentence best supports the theme?
A. “She sighed, knowing her mom had already left.”
B. “Kayla was halfway to school.”
C. “Her friend Jenna placed half of her sandwich on Kayla’s tray.”
D. “She sat quietly, trying to ignore the hunger.”
C
If you are not understanding the passage or a particular paragraph you should?
Read it again
What does Theme mean?
Main message the author want the reader to know
Which option is a correct Introduction of a paragraph?
Option A:
Have you ever wondered what life would be like without electricity? From charging our phones to lighting our homes, electricity plays a huge role in our everyday lives. Without it, modern life would look completely different. In this essay, I will explain what electricity is, how we use it, and why it's important to our world.
Option B:
Electricity travels through wires and powers things like lights, refrigerators, and TVs. Benjamin Franklin is one of the most famous people connected to the history of electricity. He flew a kite during a storm to prove that lightning was a form of electricity. There are also other inventors who helped create the systems we use today.
A
Sofia found a lost puppy on her way home and worked hard to find its owner. Even though she wanted to keep it, she returned it with a smile when the owner arrived.
Doing the right thing shows honesty and integrity
What are 2 things included in your introduction paragraph?
1. Hook 2. Telling your readers what they are going to read about
During the group project, Noah wanted to do everything himself. But once he let his teammates help, their work turned out better than he imagined.
Teamwork leads to better results.
What should you include when you summarize a text?
Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?