Vocab!
What is another word for "image"?
Picture
How many bubbles should you fill in UNLESS the directions tell you otherwise?
One bubble per question
What does opinion writing mean?
How you feel about something. You must back it up with reasons!
Which of these is a better central message and why?
1. Ivy and Bean learned that you should never go into peoples' yards without their permission.
2. It's important to listen to adults so you can avoid getting in trouble.
#2 is better because it's a lesson we can all use, and is not specific to the story.
#1 is incorrect because it says character's names and is too specific to the story about yards.
When we have our stretch break, how much time do you have left?
Half the time. Our stretch break will be halfway through the test.
What is another word for "central message"?
Moral/Lesson!
X IT OUT!
What is a focus statement?
A mini main idea where you re-state the question, it explains what the whole essay is going to be about!
If a word is in bold and they ask you what it means in paragraph #, what should you do?
When we give you the 10 minute warning, what should you do?
Check how many questions you have left, pace yourself, pick up the pace if you need to.
What does "setting" mean?
Where the story takes place.
How many times should you read the story?
2 times!
What is a conclusion?
A sentence that wraps up the whole essay and re-states the focus statement.
Which of these is a better central message and why?
1. It's OK to ask for help from an adult if you need it!
2. If you are confused about how elections work like Mindy Kim was, ask your parents and they can help you!
#1 is a better choice because it's a lesson we can all use in our lives every day and does not name specific characters!
#2 is too specific to the story and mentions a specific character.
If your teacher says "continue testing" what does that mean?
You are not done, keep working!
What does "moral" mean?
A lesson you can use in your life every day to be a better person!
Remember: there can be more than 1 lesson learned. Pick the one that matches the story the best, and that anyone could use in their life.
What should you ask yourself when you're reading a question?
"What is the question asking me?"
What does compare and contrast mean?
What does "supporting detail" mean?
LINK!!! Pick the answer that matches your previous choice. Look for the words that mean the same thing in both!
What do you need to do before you turn in your test? Name 2 things.
-Check that you picked an answer for every question.
-Check that your writing is your best work.
What does "main idea" mean?
What should you do when you think you are done with your test?
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS/WORK!!!!! :)
Name 3 things you need to think about when you're reading the essay prompt
(Answers may vary)
What was the main idea of "Peter Pan"?
Answers will vary. Mr. Howard and Ms. Ames will tell you if you got it right :)
What should you check in your writing before you turn in your test? Name at least 3 things.
-Did you answer the prompt??? This is the most important one!
-Did you write as much as they asked?
-Citing text evidence
-Staying on topic
-Capital letters
-Punctuation (periods at the end of each sentence)
-Quote marks around dialogue
-Spelling