AIR Test Basics
Types of Questions
Argumentative Writing
Informative Writing
Tools for Success
100

What dates are the 2019 English AIR test?

Tuesday, April 9th

Wednesday, April 10th

100

What type of question will have 4 possible answers?

Multiple choice

100

How many paragraphs (minimum) should you have for an argumentative writing?

4

100

How many paragraphs (minimum) should an informative essay have?

3

100

Where are the navigation buttons located AND where are the tools located for the AIR test?

Top left= navigation

Top right= tools

200

What time do you have to be in your testing room on dates you are testing?

7:15am

200

What type of question asks you to select certain parts of a passage in order to display your answer?

hot text

200

What are the 2 key words in an essay prompt that ensure that you are writing argumentatively?

Claim

Counterclaim

200

What should the first sentence of your essay be?

HINT: This is for ANY essay.

Hook

200

What does the question mark button do?

Takes you to the test instructions and help page

300

How long do you have for each part of the English AIR test?

120 minutes

300

What will the very last question be on the English AIR test for each section?

Essay

300

Where should your thesis/claim be in your argumentative essay?

HINT: This is also where it should be for an informative essay!

Last sentence of first paragraph

300

What is paragraph 3 of an informative essay?



Conclusion

300

What does the masking option do?

Blocks part of the page by creating a gray box

400

How many AIR test points do you need for the English AIR test?

4

400

What type of question asks you to write a response, but is NOT graded for organization, etc.?

Short answer

400

List 3 transition words you may use while writing an essay.

Answers may include:

First, next, last, on the other hand, in addition to, also, in conclusion, etc.

400

What should the first sentence of your concluding paragraph be??

HINT: This is for any essay!

Restate the thesis

400

What do the blue flags and the orange triangles mean on your test review page?

blue flag= mark for review

orange triangle= question you have not completed

500

How many total points do you need from testing for graduation?

18 points

500

What type of question allows you to get partial credit, but does not have a written response?

2 part questions

500

Paragraph 3 of an argumentative essay should include 2 things... what are they?

Counterclaim

Rebuttal

500

According to recommendations from Mrs. Cook, what should you do BETWEEN paragraphs?

Double space

500

Name 3 tools, besides the masking tool, you have the ability to use during the AIR test.

line reader, highlighting, strike through, notes, mark for review, tutorials, instructions and help page

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