Strategies
Use this to eliminate answers you know are wrong.
Process of Elimination
How many total points is a short response question worth?
2 points
How many total points is an extended response question worth?
4 Points
What do paragraphs 5-7 show about the author's purpose for writing the article?
B. The author wants to describe to readers what school was like for students in Ancient Egypt.
When is the NYS ELA Test?
Thursday & Friday/ April 11 & 12
Use this when you need to double check an answer or section of the passage
Go back to the text / Reread
You have to include 2 of these in every written short response.
True or False: If an extended response question uses two texts, you have to use details from both texts.
True.
You must use both texts.
How does the author develop ideas in paragraph 6?
D. By comparing and contrasting Ancient Egyptian writing tools to art tools that are familiar to modern readers.
What kind of food should you eat prior to taking the NYS test?
Nutritious food! Fruits/ Veggies/ Whole Grains/ Lean Proteins.
Use this to highlight key terms in a question or details in a text.
Annotate / Mark Up
True or False: Grammar and correct spelling are worth points on a short response.
False.
Grammar & Spelling do not count.
Your introduction paragraph should include this very important statement that answers all parts of the prompt/ question:
Thesis Statement/ Claim
What does the information in paragraph 8 illustrate about becoming a scribe?
A. It can lead to a successful future.
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before the NYS test?
8 hours or more.
Write this on the side of a passage to keep track of what sections or the entire passage is about.
Central Idea/ Main Idea
In addition to including text details, you also have to _________ in order to get full credit on a written short response.
Answer the question correctly/ Include a correct claim/ Make a correct inference.
This page is where you create an outline for your essay
The planning page
Which quotation best expresses a central idea of the article?
True or False: You are allowed to used certain electronic devices such as airpods or apple watches during the NYS test.
False: You cannot use any electronic devices during the NYS test.
When trying to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar term/phrase - use this by reading words around the term/phrase
Context/ Context Clues
The best way to ensure full credit on a written short response question is to include ___________________
Elaboration/ Reasoning/ Explanation
True or False: Indenting to show paragraph organization in your essay is worth points
True.
Indenting to show organization can give you points on the extended response.
Which quotation from the article is best supported by the photograph?
B. "Students memorized the hieroglyphic signed and practiced writing them on pieces of stone, pottery, or wood."
What will be different about our ELA classrooms on the day of the test?
All anchor charts will be covered up.