Test-Taking Tips
Taking care of yourself prior to a major test.
Why eat right and get plenty of sleep?
I was as stanky as a big old pig!
What is a simile?
You will be asked to remove these items prior to entering the testing room.
What is a smartphone/watch/electronic device?
Something scary, intense, or confusing.
What is suspense?
This is the moral or lesson of a story.
What is theme?
How to know exactly what is being asked of you on a test.
What is reading the entire question?
After he lit the fuse, there was a gigantic "boom!" when the firecracker finally exploded.
What is onomatopoeia?
Remove and/or erase items prior to test day.
What is clean up your Mac?
This can be verbal, situational, or dramatic.
What is irony?
Some words provide a "feeling." This is called...
What is connotation?
Allowing yourself to get a little bit chilly during the test.
What is a good way to stay alert/awake?
The birds were chirping. The flowers were blooming with outstanding colors. The freshly cut grass smelled wonderful. And, I could already taste the burgers cooking on the grill. I LOVE springtime!
What is imagery?
Possibly the last, most important task before submitting the test.
What is checking all answers to be sure none are missed?
They may want to inform, persuade, describe, or explain it to us.
What is author's purpose?
This is the process used in order to get to know the story's characters.
What is characterization?
Eliminating up to two answer options in a question.
What is the 50/50 rule?
Since Cathy couldn't catch the kitten, she cared how it would get home.
What is alliteration?
Hit the "pause" key.
What to click when having to step away from the test?
This proves a point or supports a claim.
What is evidence?
When you make an educated guess or a reasonable judgement.
What is inference?
Moving past a difficult or boring passage and/or question.
What is flagging and returning to a section of the test?
The movie's scary music confirmed that the killer was about to strike again.
What is forshadowing?
When you need a bathroom break or have any sort of question during testing.
When should I raise my hand?
This type of summary only includes the facts of a text.
What is objective summary?
This can be man vs man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, etc.
What is conflict?