Testing Strategies
When reading the answer choices you should:
A. Remember the answer from what you read in the text.
B. Go back in the text to find the correct answer.
C. Take a wild guess
B. Go back into the text to find the answer.
Name 3 of the text structures
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Chronological
Sequential
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
In the poem, "I Wandered a Lonely Cloud" the author writes:
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
The author uses which type of figurative language?
A. Personification
B. Metaphor
C. Alliteration
D. Simile
D
Which sentence below uses proper punctuation?
A. I like walking dogs, playing with cats, and running with horses.
B. She ate chips, cookies cupcakes and pancakes for breakfast.
C. She was a very, funny student.
D. While my mom was sleeping I was sneaking in the snack cabinet.
A.
When writing an argumentative statement about why social media is beneficial to teens, explain what would be the best evidence to use.
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Use evidence that has facts, numbers, or is research based.
When you are reading the questions you should...
A. Remember the question analysis chart and dissect every part of the question before answering.
B. Remember that two answers will always contradict what the question is asking.
C. Pay attention to what the question is asking, look for key words in the question, and look back into the text to find the answer.
C. Pay attention to what the question is asking, look for key words in the question, and look back into the text to find the answer.
How does the author structure this text?
No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form. The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions. Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado. Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem/Solution
D. Sequential
B: they provide causes and effects of how tornados form.
What was the theme of the poem, "We Wear the Mask"?
People hide their true feelings
People have to cover up who they really are just to please others
The part of a sentence that needs more information in order for the full sentence to make sense.
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Dependent Clause
How can you find out the theme of a text when reading?
Figure out what the text is mostly about and how the reader can learn from the text.
1. Which essay is the only type of essay that requires a counterclaim statement?
2. What needs to be included when writing the counterclaim?
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1. Argumentative Essay
2. You need evidence to support the counterclaim, then you need to provide reasons and evidence to support your claim.
Which text structure is presented in this paragraph:
When playing some sports, athletes are required to wear special shoes. Two such sports are golf and bowling. Golf shoes have sharp metal spikes called cleats. These cleats help golfers keep their footing while swinging the club. On the other end of the spectrum are bowling shoes, which are very smooth and have almost no traction at all. Bowling shoes help bowlers slide down the lane while throwing the ball. While both of these types of shoes help athletes perform, I wouldn't wear either of them outside of games. Aside from looking ridiculous, golf shoes and bowling shoes do not have soles that are fit for street use
Compare and Contrast
What figurative language is represented both of these lines from poetry:
"SOFT silence of the summer night! "
"He danced along the dingy days"
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Alliteration
What changes need to be made to "teammate's disappointed faces?
Nathaniel forgot about his missed penalty shot, his teammate’s disappointed faces, and his coach’s promise of a championship the following year.
A. teammates disappointed face’s
B. teammates’ disappointed faces
C. teammate’s disappointed faces’
D. No change
B.
When writing your essay, what should be included in your thesis statement?
Your claim and 2-3 reasons that support your claim.
Based on the "Question Analysis" template, what are 3 types of questions you might be asked to find? Hint: one type is Central Idea.
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Theme
Inferencing
Evidence
Context Clues
Text Structure
Figurative Language
Specific Line (poetry)
Specific Paragraph
Character/plot/detail specific
Author/Narrator Specific
Grammar
Synonym/Antonym
The scenario below represents which type of text structure:
First, take out your bread and place them on a plate
Then, grab your peanut better and Jelly and spread it on the sandwich.
Finally, Put the two pieces of bread together and enjoy the delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Sequential Order
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Which figurative language is represented in the poem below:
The shadows of the ships Rock on the crest
In the low blue lustre
Of the tardy and the soft in rolling tide.
A long brown bar at the dip of the sky
Puts an arm of sand in the span of salt.
Personification
Which sentence below uses incorrect punctuation?
A. My friend Jane who is the coolest person I know always goes to concerts.
B. My friend Mikie, who is always smiling, works at Dollywood theme part.
C. My sisters: Lily, Caitlin, Cindy, and Rachael, are always fighting about clothing.
D. He was an all-star athlete at school; he mostly excelled in basketball.
A
What correction needs to be made below:
The only sound was the kishkish of his skates scratching the ice he pushed the previous evening’s playoff game from his mind.
A. ice, but he
B. ice. He
C. ice, he
D. No change
B.
What is a question type you might be asked, but it is very uncommon question type?
Hint: A question type would be, multi select or Part A, Part B.
Questions that ask, "What is "not" mentioned in the text."
Which text structure would most likely be written for a political campaign that will convince the reader to vote for the candidate?
Problem/Solution
How does the poet structure this poem:
I SING the song of the great clean guns that belch forth death at will. "Ah, but the wailing mothers, the lifeless forms and still!" I sing the song of the billowing flags, the bugles that cry before. "Ah, but the skeletons flapping rags, the lips that speak no more!"
A. The author uses similes to compare life to death
B. The author uses alliteration to show the reader the speakers singing abilities
C. The author uses imagery to help the reader visualize the detestation of war.
D. The author uses hyperboles to emphasize the honorable war heroes
C. The author uses imagery to help the reader visualize the devastation of war.
Fix the incorrect grammar in the sentence below:
The young beautiful girl was always walking in fashion shows in los angeles california. She also has upcoming fashion shows scheduled in the following countries italy france japan england and dubai
The young, beautiful girl was always walking in fashion shows in Los Angeles, California. She also has upcoming fashion shows scheduled in the following countries: Italy, France, Japan, England, and Dubai.
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From which perspective is each paragraph written?
A. When I was little I grew up in Michigan. After I lived there throughout middle school, I moved to Georgia. I really hated Georgia, so a few years later I found myself living in Florida.
B. The young girl was forced to move a lot when she was little. Every school she attended, she always felt like an outside. The little girl hated having to meet new friends every year, but she had no choice.
C. When you are going Christmas shopping, it's best you look for as many sales as possible. You should also shop ahead of time rather than waiting last minute.
A. 1st person
B. 3rd person
C. 2nd person