Writing
Read the part of the story and answer the question that follows.
A light fog fell on the forest as Mary got really low behind a tree trunk. Her hands firmly clasping the camera, Mary fixed her glance on the crane standing in the middle of a stream.
What is a more specific word or phrase to replace the italicized words?
A. perched
B. crouched
C. settled down
D. positioned herself
What is "B" crouched
If you are stuck on a question you should ___________ and come back to it later. You must complete all of the questions within that section before moving on.
What is: "flag," "mark for review," or "skip it and come back to it later."
If your Performance Tasks asks you to write a multi-paragraph narrative, it's asking you to write a ________, typically with a beginning, _______, and _____.
What is a "story" with a "beginning, middle, and end."
When asked a question such as, "The reader can infer that the narrator is in charge of the group. Which sentence from the text best supports this inference?"
How many multiple-choice answers should you pick?
What is: One (1)
A student is writing an argumentative essay for his teacher about recycling programs in school. Read the italicized text. Choose the sentence that would be more appropriate for the stated audience.
Both sides agree that we should reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill. So let's jump into the dumpster and see what we actually throw away every day. That survey should give us a better idea of how to improve our recycling efforts.
A. Let's look in the mouth of the dumpster and see what we are feeding it.
B. The dumpster is a treasure chest of golden knowledge about what we throw away.
C. Let's start keeping daily records of what we throw away.
D. All the ideas about recycling are just garbage until we actually see what we do throw out.
What is "C"
When you get a multiple-choice question, you should always use the ______ __ ___________ strategy to narrow down the choices.
What is "Process of elimination"
Before starting the performance task, you should create an _________ on your scratch paper to organize your ideas into paragraphs.
What is an "Outline"
Read the following paragraph from the text.
From personal experience, Mr. Perlman advises students that in order to succeed in music, art, or anything outside of "normal" activities, "First of all, you have to love what you do. That's number one. And number two, you have to have some sort of discipline. I always felt I was more successful when I had a routine . . . routine is much easier. You spend a certain time of the day doing A and a certain time of the day doing B. In music, for example, no matter how much of a gift you have, practicing is very important, so if you're serious, you have to practice..."
Select the phrases that best explain why the author chose to include this paragraph. Select two options.
How many answers are you being asked to select?
What is: two (2)
A student is writing an essay for class about foreign exchange programs. Their goal is to persuade people to study abroad. Read the draft of the essay and complete the task that follows.
Choose the sentence that should be deleted because it does not support the claim in the paragraph.
a) There is no better way to learn about another country than to visit it for a long time and stay with a family.
b) The experience will change how you see the world around you.
c) It is scary to try something new.
d) There may even be scholarships that can help you pay for the program.
What is "C" it is scary to try something new.
Before reading the passage, you should read the _______ and the possible _______(s).
All performance tasks should be __________ paragraphs long.
Acceptable answers include "multiple" (or a synonym) or more specific such as 3-5 paragraphs long.
When faced with a question such as, "The reader can infer that the narrator is in charge of the group. Which sentence from the text best supports this inference?" with a text box for typing underneath, you should answer it as a ______________.
*hint, we do this format in ELA a lot!
What is RACE Paragraph form.
Dan suggested that everyone meets in the cafeteria before leaving on their field trip. If I was in charge, we would meet at the coach bus in front of the building at 10:00 A.M. Either way, it will be a fun outing.
What two errors can you spot in this passage?
What is, "meets" should be "meet" and "was" should be "were."
When reading a long passage, you can use the ___________ tool to help keep your eyes focused.
What is the "line reader" tool.
Strong essays include a thesis statement in the introduction. A thesis includes your _______ and ________(s).
What is a "claim" and "reasons."
If you were creating a "Do What" Chart, what two DO verbs is are these directions asking you to do?
Read the paragraph from the text.
From personal experience, Mr. Perlman advises students that in order to succeed in music, art, or anything outside of "normal" activities, "First of all, you have to love what you do. That's number one. And number two, you have to have some sort of discipline. I always felt I was more successful when I had a routine . . . "
Why did the author use the phrase programmed up to the gills in the paragraph? Select two options.
What is, "DO= Read/ WHAT= the paragraph" and "DO= Select/ WHAT= Two Options"
Choose the sentence that has no errors in grammar usage.
A. Please give the papers to Mr. Blaine or I when you are finished.
B. Please give the papers to Mr. Blaine or me when you are finished.
C. Please give the papers to Mr. Blaine or she when you are finished.
D. Please give the papers to Mr. Blaine or myself when you are finished.
What is "B" Please give the papers to Mr. Blaine or me when you are finished.
When you get a listening question. You should make sure your __________ is turned up and your _________(s) are on. You should ______ ________ on your scratch paper or digital notepad.
What is: "volume" "headphones" and "take notes."
Source #4 describes how some people want to eliminate the penny from the United States' economy. Explain how the information in Source #2 adds to the reader's understanding of the potential effects of eliminating pennies in the United States. Give two details from Source #2 to support your explanation.
Using the RACE language that we use here at O'Farrell, how would you structure this paragraph?
What is, "RACECE" because it asks for two sources (evidence/quotes) and two explanations.
If you created a "DO WHAT" Chart on your scratch paper, WHAT exactly are you being asked to DO here? Write this on the whiteboard!
A student is writing a realistic fiction narrative for language arts class. Read the draft of the narrative and complete the task that follows.
An Important Decision
With a few clicks on the school's website, I find what I am looking for - the dates for volleyball tryouts. Nothing makes me happier than that sport. Whether I am casually bumping the ball with friends in the backyard or spiking one into the opposition's court with laser accuracy, I feel completely alive. Even though the official tryouts are a few weeks away, I have been practicing relentlessly when the gymnasium is open to students.
My excitement leads me to call my best friend Katelyn. As soon as I hear the line ringing, a thought occurs to me and makes my heart flutter. The first day of tryouts is the same date as Katelyn's dance recital! She is depending on my moral support. When Katelyn's chipper voice answers, a sudden paralysis takes over my mind and body. Eventually I mumble, "Hey Katelyn . . . hang on a second . . . uh, let me call you back."
Continue the narrative by writing one to three paragraphs that help readers better understand the central conflict of the story.
What is
DO= Read & WHAT= The Narrative
DO= Complete & WHAT= The Task
DO= Continue & WHAT= The narrative (story)
DO= Write & WHAT= 1-3 paragraphs that help readers understand the central conflict (problem)