Strategies
this strategy should be used for all multiple choice questions
process of elimination
choose the correct pronoun to replace the underlined words
I have a game today and the other team will be tough to beat.
I have a game today and THEY will be tough to beat.
list 2 uses for a comma
-listing items
-before or after you speak to someone
-to add extra information into a sentence
-in between adjectives
explain where would you find evidence to support your answers in a TDA
the text they give you
When does the ELA PSSA start?
the last week of April
this strategy should be used before you read any text on the PSSA
look at the questions
choose the correct pronoun to replace the underlined words
The dog park was too crowded yesterday.
It was too crowded yesterday.
correct the grammatical error in the sentence
I can't wait for the weekend Bob!
what does TDA stand for
Text Dependent Analysis
list two things you should do while you are reading a text
- number paragraphs
- highlight
- annotate
- look for answers
name ANY reading strategy you could use during the PSSAs
answers will vary - verified by teacher
list 4 SINGULAR pronouns
EX: he, she, him, her, me, my, you, your, it
correct the grammatical error in the sentence
I can't believe of all people you would do this to me.
list 2 elements of an introduction paragraph
Name of text and author.
Summary of text.
Introduce writing topic.
Restate the prompt.
Thesis statement and explanation.
why are alliteration and rhyme used in poetry
*the answer is NOT to make it more interesting*
to affect the sound of a poem- make it pleasant or harsh, etc
explain the benefit of looking at the questions before you read the text
it helps give you a focus so you know what to look for, what to highlight, and what to annotate while you're reading
list 4 PLURAL pronouns
EX: they, them, their, we, our, us
tell which sentence is written correctly
EXPLAIN WHY
I need to run over, John.
I need to run over John.
list 6 words that you could use as a transition word in a TDA
EX:
accordingly, as a result, consequently, for that reason, hence, therefore, after, afterwards, always, during, earlier, following, immediately, in the meantime
list 2 different ways you could start the explanation part of a TDA body paragraph
This quote shows..
This quote proves...
This quote illustrates...
This quote represents...
This quote exemplifies...
you should use this strategy to figure out any words you don't know while reading
context clues
a possessive pronoun
name the part of the sentence that is underlined
My dog, the one who ate my shoes, is going to obedience training.
non-restrictive clause (element)
list the names of the three TDA response paragraphs & describe what each one should include
Intro
Summary
Topic
Thesis
Body Paragraph 1-3
Topic Sentence
Evidence
Explanation (analysis)
Link
Conclusion
Restate thesis
Summarize TDA main points
Final, interesting statement
explain why you MUST BE careful when answering the two-part Evidence based response questions on the PSSA
If they ask for two answers, you need to pick two answers.