Getting a good nights sleep and eating a healthy breakfast are two things you should do . . .
What is BEFORE THE TEST?
100
Name four reasons an author might write a text.
What is ANALYZE, EVALUATE, CRITIQUE, CRITICIZE, DEFINE, DESCIBE, EXPLAIN, INTRODUCE, SUPPORT, PERSUADE, or OPPOSE?
100
The three basic parts of an essay.
1. Introduction including topic sentence and thesis statement
2. Body with reasons
3. Conclusion which tells the reader that you have accomplished your goal of persuasion.
100
If you think a word is mispelled, you should consult a . . . .
What is DICTIONARY?
100
Before planning a story about someone who is lost, you might . . .
What is WRITE a LIST of topics about being LOST?
200
Patti would like you to do this before reading a passage.
What is READ THE QUESTIONS FIRST?
200
When asked to define a word from the story, you should . .
What is LOOK AT HOW IT IS USED IN THE PASSAGE?
200
Three things that make a good "I Say" paper.
What is a good CONCLUSION, strong AFFECTIVENESS, and well-documented PERSUASIVENESS?
200
Rewrite the two sentences so they are more effective.
You should wear solid, light-colored clothing to avoid bee stings. Dark colors and flower designs on clothing attract bees.
What is . . .
Since dark colors and lfower designs on clothing attract bees, you should wear solid, light colored clothing to avoid bee stings.
200
You might use a PLOT DIAGRAM to help you plan for a _______________________ composition.
What is a narrative--story-telling?
300
You might do this to help build your confidence during the test.
What is ANSWER THE EASY QUESTIONS FIRST?
300
This will help you to easily find answers or details about the passage.
What is MAKE NOTES ABOUT PARAGRAPHS or HIGHLIGHT THE MAIN IDEA?
300
The three parts of a good essay.
What is ANSWER the question -- repeat words from the question in your response?
What is CITE evidence -- use a quote from the reading or reference graphs or illunstrations?
What is EXPAND or EXPLAIN -- give more information about your answer?
300
Identify the complete sentence that is written correctly.
a. Drinking fluids before, during, and after prolonged exercise.
b. Be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
c. Elderly adults often requiring medical attention.
d. Instead of an older thermometer containing mercury.
What is B?
300
You should write a ____________ _____________ so you may correct your spelling, run-ons, and look for things that don't make sense in your writing.
What is a ROUGH DRAFT?
400
Making a plan for the time available, pacing yourself, and checking your answers are examples of how to . . .
What is USE YOUR TIME WISELY?
400
When identifying a good summary for a passage, you should make sure that it only contains the . . . of the passage and leaves out supporting details.
What are MAIN IDEAS of the passage?
400
If you were asked to explain IMAGERY used in a poem, you would look for . . . (5 things).
What are words that describe TASTE, TOUCH, SIGHT, SMELL, and SOUNDS?
OR
What are words that describe your FIVE SENSES?
400
My aunt, a long time volunteer at the Museum of Fine Arts, has always been EXCEEDING GENEROUS with her time and talents.
a. exceeding generously b. exceedingly generous
c. exceedingly generously d. make no change
What is B?
400
Write an __________________ essay that explains what makes a person a good leader.
Name the type of composition that fits in the blank.
You must explain your answer.
What is EXPOSITORY? You are explaining to the reader your reasons for a person to be a good leader. You are not telling a story about a person becoming a good leader. You can use an example of a person becoming a leader, but make sure you connect your example to your reasons.
500
This will help you understand what the question is asking.
What is ANNOTATE which is to UNDERLINE, or CIRCLE KEYWORDS OF IMPORTANCE?
500
These are the sentences that tell the reader what your purpose for writing is.
What is the thesis statement?
500
If you are asked to explain how the THEME of a text supports the overall message, you would write about . . .
What is a LIFE LESSON that might be learned through the reading?
500
Identify the mistake.
On Monday, Sams gradfather shops for groceries at Food Giant because the store offers a generous discount to senior citizens on that day.
What is PLACE AN APOSTROPHE in SAMS? Sam's grandfather
500
Name a way you might prepare your writing before you write your rough draft.