Test Taking Skills
What is the first thing you do before starting your test?
What is… read any and all directions!
What are all the components that make up an argument?
What is… Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
What is the definition of Delineate
To pick apart an argument and finding its components
Does an author need to have sound reasoning in order to be credible?
What is… YES!
What week day will Christmas fall on this year?
What is… Thursday
If the multiple choice options are all similar and you are struggling to choose the correct option, what is something you could do?
What is.. Process of elimination
What is… Re-read & identify key words
When picking apart an argument, what’s the first thing you should look for?
What is.. The main Argument!
Give me something that can be easily evaluated and explain what evaluate means
To assess and judge something carefully
*any logical item*
Give an example of sufficient
*answers will vary*
-money
-food
-gas
-clothes
How many spots does a ladybug typically have?
What is… 7
What is.. complete sentences, proper punctuation, and making connections to the prompt and your own thinking.
*can be altered*
How many pieces of evidence should a claim have in order to be considered “sound”?
What is… Two or MORE!
What is the definition of ETHOS
How credible an author is.. their experience
Give some examples or components for sound reasoning.. what should the reasoning include in order to be “sound”
Relevancy to the argument, relating back to the claims, complete sentences, and logical thinking.
What is Ms. Springer’s favorite breed of dog?
What is… MINI Golden Doodles!
Name two “silly mistakes” when taking a test
What is… 1. Not choosing the appropriate amount of responses & 2. Not reading the questions carefully.
Also could answer:
-Answering too quickly
-Not reading directions
-Not asking for help from Springer
If an author doesn’t cite their sources, does their argument lose ethos?
What is.. Yes
What is the definition of.. PATHOS
Appealing to someone’s emotions. Making them feel a certain way to persuade them.
Come up with any argument AND claim and support it with sufficient evidence
*answers will vary*
sufficient evidence is two or more pieces to support claim/argument
How many ribs does a human skeleton have?
You think you’ve finished your test.. What should you do before submitting?
Go back through your responses, double check the ones that took you the longest, and re-read any directions to make sure you have properly completed your assessment.
What is the meaning (or relevance) to this standard? How can what we have been learning help you in the real world?
By allowing you to formally pick apart an argument without belittling others. Being able to completely understands someone’s opinion even if it’s different from yours.
What is the definition of… LOGOS
The logic in an argument, product, or result.
Is this evidence sound AND sufficient for my argument & claim?
Yes the evidence is sufficient to support my argument however, it is not sound evidence because I do not have reliable sources and have not met every single person who has ever attended a sporting event or show.
Which planet has the most volcanoes?
What is.. Venus