Pacing Yourself
Why is it important to pace yourself during the test?
Possibly answer:
So you can answer as many questions as you can to get the most amount of points on your test.
True
What 3 things should you do before reading the passage?
What are the 4 genres of writing you may be asked to write?
Narrative (story), informational, opinion, compare & contrast
What does it mean to deconstruct the prompt?
To take it apart so you can understand it clearly
What should you do if you don't know the answer to a question?
Skip it and come back to it at the end, if you have time, reread the text, etc.
If you don't know the answer to a question, you should just leave it blank.
False. You may skip the question and come back to it, but try to answer every question.
What should you do if you come across a word you don't know?
Use context clues, read on and come back to the word, ignore it if it's a name, etc.
When writing a narrative, what story elements should you remember to include?
Characters, setting, problem/solution, plot (events), dialogue, lesson/theme
What does "essay" mean?
Multiple paragraphs
When the time begins, what is the first thing you should do?
Preview the questions and the writing task so you know what to look for as you read the passage.
You should not watch the clock and worry about the time, because it will only stress you out.
False. It's important to pace yourself, so looking at the clock occasionally will help you know how much time you have left.
As you read a passage, what are two things you should do?
highlight important words/details, take notes, thinking about the questions, etc.
In which genre(s) of writing should you quote text evidence and explain it?
Informational, opinion, and/or compare & contrast
What is "theme"?
The universal message of a story that anyone can apply to their life
Go back and carefully review your answers. Reread the questions and/or passages if necessary. Add/revise your writing to make sure it addresses all parts of the prompts and includes all the elements of good writing that judges will be looking for.
When you need to feel calm or energized, eat your peppermint.
True. Peppermint help you focus and concentrate. It also helps your brain remember information.
When deconstructing a prompt, how should you use your blank sheet of paper?
Word bank, what to do as a reader, what to do as a writer
What does it mean to "pace" yourself?
To watch the clock and be aware of how much time you have left
I can ask my teacher for help if I do not understand a question.
False. The teacher may only help you if you have an issue with your device.
You will earn at least a score of 1 if you can do what in your writing?
Address the prompt
What does "main idea" mean?
The most important idea in a passage