T or F: I answer the question in my own words AFTER I look at the answers.
False: I answer the question in my own words BEFORE I look at the answers.
100
This is the number of pieces of text evidence that BCRs require.
2
100
This is the highest grade you can receive.
3
100
Explain how to get to the Metro.
You get to the metro by …
100
A student uses one piece of text evidence.
Students should use two.
200
Finish this sentence: When I see the word EXCEPT in a question, it means that . . .
It means that I know that most of the answer choices will be correct, and one will not be. I look for the one that does not fit.
200
Test takers know to answer questions that include the words why with this word ___ and questions that include the word explain with this word ___
Why = Because
Explain/how = By
200
These are the two ways you can use text evidence.
direct quote or paraphrase
200
Why does the author use figurative language in the poem?
The author uses figurative language because/to
200
A student uses two quotes from the same paragraph to support his answer.
Answers should be from different parts of the text to show understanding of the whole text.
300
Describe the strategy we use to determine the meaning of unknown words.
Take each answer and substitute it for the word. Ask yourself "which answer makes the most sense?"
300
This is why you should mark up the question and use boxes and bullets.
To make sure you answer all parts of the question and don't run out of space.
300
Answers can't just refer to the text, they also have to do this.
Explain why the text evidence is appropriate.
300
How does the author convey his point of view?
The author conveys his point of view by using examples.
300
A student's paraphrase is general (For example, "In the second paragraph, the author shows that birds are smart.")
Paraphrases must include specific references to the text.
400
What is the difference between a main idea and a central idea of a text?
Main idea: answers the question "what is a paragraph or stanza mostly about?" Central idea: answers the question "what is the entire passage mostly about about?"
400
This is the first thing you write in the writing phase of the BCR.
Restate the question
400
This is what will happen if you write outside the box.
Only what is written inside the box will be scored.
400
The central idea of the passage is that climbing Mt. Everest is challenging but rewarding. How does the author develop this idea?
Climbing Mt. Everest is challenging but rewarding. The author develops this idea by giving examples of both.
400
A student chooses an answer without reading all the options.
The student might not have chosen the best answer. You should always read all the answer choices before selecting one.
500
You are beginning the multiple choice questions for a reading section. What are the four steps (in correct order) to answer that question?
Step 1: underline key parts to the question (like best or perspective); Step 2: Cover up the answers and write the answer in your own words; Step 3: Slash the trash; Step 4: Check your answers against the text.
500
These are the 5 Steps for writing BCRs.
1. What is the question asking? 2. Reread the passage for evidence 3. Plan with Boxes and Bullets 4. Write 5. Revise
500
This is the list of four things a 3 answer has:
1. all parts of the question 2. quotes represent the whole text 3. quotes are appropriate 3. quotes are explained 4. Inference (if appropriate)
500
Compare and contrast the structure of article A and Article B.
The structure of Article A is __. The Structure of Article B is __. They are similar because they both ___. They are different because A ___ and B __.
500
A student starts writing without a plan.
This student might not answer the right question. The student might miss a part of the question. A student might not use the best piece of evidence.