Testing Strategies and Mindset
Vocab Comprehension
Literature/Prose Comprehension
Testing Strategies
Informational Comprehension
100
Each student needs to write their FAST Reading PM3 goal on a sticky note to give to the teacher. If you get it right, you get the points. (the goal is YOUR next step, not necessarily just Level 3)
Example would be: Level 3-242, Level 4...and so on
100
John asked, "are you sure that we packed enough provisions for our trip? Does "provisions" mean: types of food, necessary supplies, snacks and drinks, non-edible items?
necessary supplies
100
The purpose of Odes 1.37 is to: A) express regret at the defeat of Cleopatra's armies, B) congratulate Rome for victory over a valiant foe, C) declare the fruitlessness of war, D) mourn the loss of Cleopatra
B) congratulate Rome for victory over a valiant foe
100
One method of remembering only the important information from each section or paragraph is to ...
annotation: highlight or take notes on the important parts because it helps your memory during the test
200
What do a good night's sleep, avoiding negativity, a good breakfast, a positive mindset, and an attitude of VICTORY have in common?
They are all strategies for doing my best on a test AND support a growth mindset.
200
The old man hastened down the path to keep up with his little llama. Explain what "hastened" means using the CONTEXT CLUES IN THE SENTENCE
Hasten means to hurry or walk quickly
200
Both texts deal with war, defeat, and loss. What is a common UNIVERSAL THEME of both texts? Finish this sentence: "A common universal theme of both passages is ______."
The answer can include: courage, sacrifices of war, sadness even in victory, impact of war. TEACHER WILL DECIDE
200
One of the most common parts of a text that people forget to read is (hint= anything and everything visual that is NOT regular text)
Text features: pics, graphics, charts, maps, captions, TITLES AND SUBTITLES, definitions, footnotes, bolded words
200
In an informational text, where are some places that the reader can find support for the central idea? (think of the steps of R.A.C.E and where the topic sentence is)
Since the topic sentence is usually the first or second sentence, a reader can look AFTER the topic sentence (which is the central idea)
300
The most common ways that students do NOT get to their goal on a big test are (name at least 4 things).
- Not reading the texts, guessing, rushing, not caring, not understanding the question, not willing to practice or remember taught strategies
300
In his country they used to eat fried rat. But his classmates thought the idea abhorrent. Does ABHORRENT mean: spicy, unhealthy, horrible, or delicious?
horrible
300
In the last 3 stanzas of Odes 1.37, find evidence that the author thought that she was a valiant and worthy enemy.
She sought to die "more nobly", "fearless to the end", "That she, no vulgar dame"
300
This is a way to make sure that you fully understand what the question is asking.
REREAD THE QUESTION UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND IT!!!
300
How does the author support the central idea that the world needs a reliable way to measure whether or not a species has recovered? A) by listing the endangered species, B) by defining recovery with a new plan, C) by stating the difficulties of recovery
B) by defining recovery with a new plan
400
Are the words "grit, perseverance, determination" part of a growth mindset or a fixed mindset?
Growth mindset
400
If his cell phone light is too dim to illuminate the pages of his book, then the cell phone light is ___________
too weak, not bright enough
400
What is the central idea of Lincoln's letter to the mother? A) The War Department treats its soldiers like family, B) Families can take pride in knowing that their tragic loss serves a greater purpose, C) The mother should be grateful for the war, D) All people killed in war should be honored equally.
B) Families can take pride in knowing that their tragic loss serves a greater purpose
400
Sometimes a question will have _______ words or phrases, which will help you to narrow down what to look for inside the text.
CLUE words, signal words, key words
400
On the next slide, you will need to use the "Endangered Species" text and its subtitles to answer the question
500
Does the quote, "I'm not going to pass anyway" represent a "fixed mindset" or a "growth mindset"?
Fixed mindset
500
"I pray that God will deliver you from your anguish." In this quote, does "anguish" mean: a little discomfort, important prayers, mental/physical pain, or a debt?
mental/physical pain
500
How does stanza 1 of Odes 1:37 help contribute to a mood of celebrating a job well done?
"The table is spread..." means a celebration feast. "Now we drink deep" means a victorious toast!
500
Explain "the process of elimination"
If you’re having to guess an answer, you can cross out those incorrect responses to narrow down your options. This increases your odds of getting the answer right
500
How does the author establish his credibility to discuss the topic? A) by describing his goals B) by describing his opinions C) by describing his research D) by describing his frustrations
C is the answer "Conservation scientists like me..." He shares that he is a scientist who studies this subject.