Genre Jot Identifiers
This type of Genre Jots contains a spot for theme
Fiction or Poetry
Stanzas let you know it is what kind of text?
Poetry
The first letter of every sentences needs to be what?
capitalized
"Write" goes in which category?
DO
What is something you need to get at least 8 hours of BEFORE the test?
Sleep
TTM stands for
Text Teaches Me
If you see dates or facts you are most likely dealing with what genre of text?
Non-Fiction/Informational
When two or more people are talking, that is called ___?
dialogue
"An essay" goes in which category?
What
What time do you need be at school to take the test?
9am
This part of your Genre Jots is for writing down how the author feels about the text
Author's POV
A made up text or a story that does not contain real life facts and is imagined is what genre?
Fiction Text
What is this symbol "" ?
Quotation Marks
Directional verb go on which side?
For example: write, think, discuss
DO
What meal is especially crucial and essential on a testing day?
Breakfast
Literal meaning, deeper meaning and theme are part of what genre jots?
Poetry Genre Jots
Figurative language is most frequently used in what genre of text?
Poetry
The four letters in RACE stand for what?
Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain
This part of your planner describes to you the task you need to complete
What
When you start feeling anxious, it is important to use one of these strategies:
-pause and take deep breaths
-use positive self talk: remind yourself of what you know, how many challenges you've pushed through, how capable and brilliant you are, etc.
How should notes be taken during testing?
Short jots (bullet points)
A text that has a beginning, middle, and end is a ___?
Story or Narrative
An essay usually has how many paragraphs?
4-5 paragraphs
Do/What is for breaking down what?
Essay or Narrative prompt
Name at least one test taking strategy
Note-taking in Genre Jots/4 Square
Slash the trash
Use a maybe dot
Think of an answer before reviewing the possible answers
Use your jots when answering questions
Preview the questions
Break down the prompt
Plan your writing in a graphic organizer
(Any other strategy that makes sense)