The Day Of
Students will have this long to complete the test.
All day. The test is untimed.
True or False: All questions are multiple choice and are worth one point each.
False, beginning in April 2023.
In addition to the dictionary, use this to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
context clues
This word means "warning or indication of a future event."
foreshadow
Use me to separate two independent clauses (aka, complete sentences).
; semicolon ;
This needs to be turned in to the testing administrator before testing starts.
Cellphone. All electronic device.
The perfect score for an SCR (Short-constructed response)
Two.
This is a helpful tool you can use when you encounter an unfamiliar word.
dictionary
Students will often be asked to _____, a term for reaching a conclusion based on evidence.
infer
When a dependent clause comes before an independent clause, use a...
...comma.
I can do these two things once I finish my test.
Read a book and sleep.
Students can receive this many points for their essay content and this many points for language/mechanics.
Three (for content) and two (for language/mechanics.)
This is a word that means " a rewording of something using different words."
paraphrase
This is a term for the attitude of a text.
tone
When an independent clause comes before a dependent clause...
...no punctuation needed.
You do this if you need something like a pencil, tissue, etc.
Raise my hand.
These are the two types of essays students could be asked to write.
argumentative & informational
This is a transition word to show contrast between two ideas.
however, in contrast, on the other hand, on the contrary, yet, on the contrary, unlike, conversely, otherwise, on the other hand
This is a term representing the subject, idea, or message of a text.
theme
Use a comma and then a FANBOY when...
...combining two independent clauses (complete sentences).
The testing administrator will not give you this if you don't ask for it.
Scratch paper
This is an important step after understanding the prompt and before typing your draft.
Plan your writing.
OR
Make an outline.
This transition word shows cause and effect between ideas.
therefore, so that, thus, consequently, since, as a result, if…then,
Another name for thesis.
controlling idea
Use these marks for a dialogue or when using an evidence from the text.
Quotation marks