ABBS
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Tips for Testing
Scoring
Redesignate
100
Add an ABBS conjunction to the following sentence to level it up.
The students in the picture are reading.
The students in the picture are reading, but they look bored.
The students in the picture are reading and sitting together.
The students in the picture are reading, so they can improve their grades.
100
My student who got a 5 last year, how long did she take on each test?
2 hours!
100
During the listening test, how many times will you hear the audio?
ONCE!
100
At minimum, if you write or speak at least 1 sentence, What score would you get?
complete sentences is automatically a 2!
100
What does it mean to redesignate?
To get out of ELD class!
200
Add an ABBS conjunction to the following sentence to level it up.
I enjoy spending time in the kitchen, baking things, with my mom.
Because I enjoy spending time in the kitchen, baking things, with my mom, we always have snacks on hand.
I enjoy spending time in the kitchen, baking things, with my mom, so we are very close.
I enjoy spending time in the kitchen, baking things, with my mom, but I would rather play soccer if I had a choice.
200
What does ABBS stand for?
AND, But, Because, So
200
On the reading test, what should you do before reading the text?
read the questions first!
200
Are the following words academic or everyday language? If they are everyday language, turn them into academic language!
1. good
2. helpful
3. big
Everyday language!
1. good --> beneficial
2. helpful --> supportive
3. big --> towering
200
What score do you need overall on the ACCESS test?
4
300
Use the picture and our ABBS, to write a juicy sentence about what you see in the image.
There are 5 kids playing outside AND having a fun time.
The students are outside BECAUSE it is a warm and sunny day.
They are playing games outside, BUT they are only playing in the grass.
300
What is a better word for "difficult"?
strenuous, demanding, challenging
300
On the writing AND the speaking test, what should you do before you officially begin to write or speak your answer?
Plan out your writing/speaking!
300
The writing prompt asks you to write 3-5 sentences. How many should you write if your goal is to test out?
5-8 sentences!
300
What class do you need to be passing to be considered for redesignation?
ELA
400
Use the picture and our ABBS, to write a sentence about what you see in the image. Be sure to include an adjective too!
There are several students working on a lab, BUT most of them are not wearing goggles to protect their eyes!
The studious children are using chemicals AND being safe while they work.
400
For the speaking and writing test, what are the three categories you will be scored on?
1. Vocabulary
2. Sentence structure
3. Organization
400
You're stuck on a question on the reading test. What should you do?
Go back to the text! The answer is in the reading!
400
You want to get a 4 on the speaking test.
What are 2 things you can do to ensure your score is higher?
1. plan your speaking beforehand
2. Edit it
3. Practice!
400
What score do you need to get on STAR to be considered for redesignation?
1042!
500
Add a conjunction to all of these sentences to make the paragraph stronger!
1. Skyscrapers are tall buildings.
2. The first skyscraper was 138 feet tall.
3. Some cities need to have taller buildings.
1. Skyscrapers are tall buildings AND are used for many purposes.
2. EVEN THOUGH the first skyscraper was 138 feet tall, modern ones are much taller now.
3. Some cities need to have taller buildings BECAUSE there is not enough land for the growing population.
500
Level up this sentence in 3 ways.
Barbra Jordan helped voters.
Through her work on the Voting Rights Act, Barbra Jordan increased the public's access to vote because she was passionate about voter rights.
500
What are 3 things you can do to improve your writing BEFORE you submit?
1. Add more adjectives
2. Use conjunctions to add more detail
3. Improve your word choice!
500
You write your paragraph and you notice it looks like this. Your sentences are short and they all start the same way. Edit this paragraph (vocabulary, sentence structure, organization) to score closer to a 4.
1. Skyscrapers are tall.
2. Skyscrapers are home to many businesses and people.
3. Skyscrapers started being used in the late 19th century.
1. Skyscrapers are massive buildings that can be up to 3,000 ft tall.
2. They are used for many purposes such as operating businesses and as condos for people to live in.
3. They were first used in the 19th century, but they have advanced since then. They are now much taller, have elevators, and are much more popular overall.
500
Which areas (or tests) on ACCESS, make up your Literacy score, are are the most important for redesignating?
Reading and Writing