VOCABULARY
Define theme.
The lesson or moral of the story. This is NOT the same as the main idea.
If you have no idea what the answer to a multiple choice question is, where should you go to help you find it?
Back into the text!
What are the components of a CER response?
C= Claim
E= Evidence
R= Reasoning
Define the term central idea.
The main idea of the story.
If you are asked to determine the meaning of a word in a multiple choice question and don't know what it is, what is a strategy you can use to figure it out?
You can plug in each of the words you are given to see which one fits and makes the most sense.
TTPA!
True or false: You only have a couple of hours to complete the test.
False! You can have as much time as you need over the course of the entire school day tomorrow.
Define mood.
The feeling or vibe that you get while reading the story.
What is a strategy you can use to help you reduce the number of answers you are picking from?
Process of elimination.
True or false: You need to write a full rough draft before you write your open response.
False. You should not spend time writing out a rough draft from start to finish BUT you should absolutely take time to plan on your scrap piece of paper in the form of detailed notes and/or drawing a graphic organizer.
What happens if you are talking out or generally not meeting classroom expectations during MCAS?
Your test will be invalidated and you will have to retake it at a different time. Everyone's test has the potential to be invalidated, so please don't do this!
What is the formula for an inference?
Schema + Text Evidence = Inference
If you are stuck on a response for a very long time and really can't figure out the answer, what can you do?
Take a break and come back to the question at the end. It's okay to bookmark it and take another look after you answer more questions.
What is the name of the graphic organizer that helps you identify information such as the characters, setting, and major plot events of a story?
A plot curve.
What happens if you show up late to the test?
You will have to retake it on a different day and cannot start the test late.
Define the following terms: Rising actions, climax, falling actions, resolution.
Rising actions= actions from the beginning of the story that lead to the climax.
Climax= the turning point in the story.
Falling actions= the actions that happen after the turning point and lead to the resolution of the story.
Resolution= the end of the story
What are the two tools on the MCAS test that you can use to mark questions that you want to take another look at?
Bookmark and review.
Which response would score higher: one with 3 great pieces of evidence but no reasoning, or one with 2 pieces of evidence with exceptional reasoning?
One with 2 pieces of evidence with exceptional reasoning. Remember, reasoning is necessary to convince your reader!
What do you need to bring with you to the test tomorrow?
A CHARGED Chromebook!