SBAC Vocab
What is an inference?
What is an educated guess
What is the first step you should take when starting your performance task?
A. Start reading the sources
B. Read the directions and identify the task
C. Ask Mr. M to go to the bathroom
B. Read and identify the directions and task
What is the main idea of this passage: Every Saturday morning, Lena visited the community garden with her grandfather. They watered the plants, pulled weeds, and picked ripe vegetables. Lena especially liked watching the butterflies fly from flower to flower. By the end of the summer, she had learned how much work it takes to grow healthy plants.
A. Plants are cool
B. Lena is a good gardener
C. Lena learned how to be a good gardener
C.Lena learned how to be a good gardener
Your school is thinking about creating a student garden on campus. Some people believe a garden would help students learn about science and healthy eating. Others think the space should be used for sports or recess activities instead.
Write an opinion essay explaining whether your school should create a garden. Use reasons and examples to support your opinion.
A. Your school is thinking about creating a student garden
B. Other think the space should be used for sports instead
C. Write an opinion essay
C. Write an opinion essay
Where was Mr. McConal born
A. California
B. In the ocean
C. Texas
C. Texas
What does reluctant mean?
What is not wanting to do something
What is the second step you should take on your performance task?
A. Read and Summarize Sources
B. Start writing your essay
C. Throw your pencil across the room
A. Read and summarize your sources
What is the main idea of this: During recess, the fourth graders noticed litter scattered across the playground. The next day, their teacher helped them organize a cleanup team. Students picked up trash, recycled plastic bottles, and made posters reminding others to keep the school clean. Soon, the playground looked much better.
A. The fourth graders helped clean up the playground
B. Littering is bad
C. The teacher is mean for making them work
A. The fourth graders helped clean up the playground
Some students prefer spending free time outdoors playing sports or exploring nature. Other students enjoy indoor activities such as reading, drawing, or playing games.
Write an opinion essay explaining which type of activity is better for children and why.
A. Other students enjoy indoor activities
B. Write an opinion essay
C. Drawing is a fun activity
B. Write an opinion essay
What was the name of the lemon friend we had at the beginning of the year?
A. Mr Pibb
B. Dr. Pepper
C. Senor Limon
C. Senor Limon
What does "compare" mean?
To explain how things are alike
What is the third step you should take when attempting the performance task?
A. Decide on the topic you will write about
B. Start on your introduction paragraph
C. Start crying and ask for your mommy
A. Decide on the topic you will write about
What is the main idea of the passage:
Camels are well suited for living in the desert. Their long eyelashes help keep sand out of their eyes, and their wide feet help them walk on soft sand. Camels can also go many days without drinking water. These special features help them survive in hot, dry places.
A. Deserts are hard to live in
B. Camels are cool
C. Camels are well suited for living in the desert
C. Camels are well suited for living in the desert
Many students receive homework every night after school. Some people believe homework helps students learn and practice skills. Others believe students need more free time to relax and spend time with family.
Write an informational essay explaining whether homework should be limited for elementary students.
A. Write an informational essay
B. Others believe students need more free time
C. Many students receive homework
A. Write an informational essay
How many cats does Mr. McConal have?
2
What is "perspective"?
Someone's point of view
What is the fourth step you should take in your performance task?
A. Create a flee/flow map for the structure of your essay
B. Slam your head on your desk
C. Finish your conclusion
A. Create a flee/flow map for the structure of your essay
What is the main idea: Mia felt nervous before the spelling bee because many students in her class were excellent spellers. She practiced every night and studied difficult words with her parents. During the competition, Mia stayed calm and tried her best. In the end, she was proud of herself for working hard.
A. Mia put in hard work and succeeded
B. Mia is stupid for not knowing how to spell
C. School is lame
A. Mia put in hard work and succeeded
Your principal wants students to suggest a new after-school club. Think about a club that students would enjoy and benefit from.
Write an informational essay describing the club and explaining why it should be added to the school.
A. Your principle wants students for an after school club
B. Write an informational essay
C. I think it should be added to the school because
B. Write an informational essay
How many dogs does Ms. Rojas have?
What does "relevant" mean?
What is the final step of writing your performance task?
A. Write the essay, review it, and ask Mr. M before hitting submit
B. Write the essay and turn it in
C. Scream at the top of your lungs and run out of the classroom
A. Write the essay, review it, and ask Mr. M before hitting submit
What is the main idea: In the winter, some animals migrate to warmer places while others hibernate. Birds such as geese fly south to find food and warmer temperatures. Bears and groundhogs sleep for long periods to save energy during the cold months. Animals use different ways to survive the winter.
A. Winter is hard for animals
B. Animals have different ways of surviving the winter
C. Bears and groudhogs sleep for long periods
B. Animals have different ways of surviving the winter
Sometimes people learn important lessons after facing a challenge or difficult situation. Think about a time when you or someone else overcame a challenge.
Write a narrative essay telling the story and explaining what lesson was learned.
A. Write a narrative essay
B. Think about a time when you or someone else overcame a challenge
C. Sometimes people learn important lessons after facing a challenge
A. Write a narrative essay
What is Mr. McConals first name?