Test Taking Strategies
What should you do if you don't understand what you're reading?
Lots of answers... (Go back and read slower, annotate on scratch paper, look up words I don't know)
Fiction means...
NOT REAL.
When you find out something important, how do you feel?
EXCITED! Pumped up? (A-ha moment!)
What are the 5 types of text structures, name at least 3.
Cause & Effect
Compare & Contrast
Description
Problem Solution
Sequence
Who does Ms. Wilson say Ada looks like?
Charli D.
What is the best way to answer if you don't know the answer?
Eliminate the obviously wrong choices and make an educated guess.
When reading fiction, I should pay attention to...
Characters! Plot! Actions of the characters! Events! Problem & solution the characters face!
What is a genius?
Someone really smart... like you!
What are some things you might see in a museum?
Exhibits exhibiting (showing) the art work or creations of someone. Answers will vary.
We have two of the students in our classes now..
Jasmine & Jazzmin
If I finish too quickly, what can I do?
Make sure ALL answers are bubbled and check your answers. Are the bubbles matching what you put?
When someone new in the story pops up like "Martian" or "Invaders" I should what..?
CIRCLE them.
How do you send mail?
With stamps, the sticky thing on the top of the envelope.
What is popular culture? Give me an example.
Answers will vary.
What will Ms. Wilson give you if you take your time on this test and do your best?
Can you use a dictionary or online dictionary on this test?
YES! Please do!
What is an event in the story?
Anything that happens!!! Anything!
The details of a paragraph are specific, whereas the central idea is more _______.
BROAD
When you are answering making connections, paired passage questions, you need to make sure you have _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to back up your answer.
TEXT EVIDENCE (information from the text)
Listen to music
How long do I have to take this test?
1 hour and 30 minutes.
When determining context clues.. it is best to look in the sentences directly ________ the unknown word.
AROUND
What does famous mean?
Answers will vary.. (Well-known.)
What is a talent?
WHO'S GOING TO ACE THIS TEST?
ME!