Grammar
A person, place, thing or idea
noun
What should an open response always start with?
topic sentence or restating the question
Is MCAS on the computer or on paper?
Computer
"All of the following are true EXCEPT" means we are looking for the answer that is....
FALSE
What are 2 things I should do at home BEFORE coming to school to make sure I am ready for the test?
-get a good night of sleep
-eat a healthy breakfast
The moral or lesson of a story is called....
Theme
What is evidence?
A quote or sentence directly from the text.
Can you have your phone with you during MCAS?
NO!
What are some of the tools you can use on the MCAS?
-highlighter
-elimination
-review
-flag
I should take as long as I need on MCAS, because I have as long as I need as long as it's within the school day. True or false?
True
an action word
verb
When I think I am done with my response I should...
reread my writing, make changes to my writing, and make sure that I have answered ALL parts of the question.
Do you need to take MCAS in ELA and MATH?
Yes
"Select all that apply" usually means...
There is more than one correct answer.
I can talk quietly with other students during the test.
Absolutely NOT
Every sentence should end with some form of ...
punctuation
How can you elaborate and include your own thinking after you include evidence?
Explain in my own words
Can a teacher help you with MCAS?
NO!
What should I do if i absolutely do not know the answer to a multiple choice question?
Bookmark it, go back then take your best guess...if you don't answer at all its no points. By guessing at least you have a chance.
When I get stressed or frustrated I can stretch my body...true or false?
True
To show a person or character is talking we use ...
quotation marks
What is a claim/thesis?
The first sentence of your essay which says what you believe or the point you are trying to prove.
Can I go back an re-read the passage anytime I want?
YES!
Can I skip a question and go back to it?
Yes, as long as it is in the same session. You cannot go back to it the next day.
If I finish before the session is over, what are my options to pass the time?
Read silently or Draw