Scratch Paper
The point of scratch paper
What is provides a place to take notes, answer MCQ, and write down anything we need to remember.
Slashing the Answers
What is first eliminating all the answers you know are wrong
Reword the Question
Put the question in your own words to help you better understand it
Before starting you have to do this
Set up Scratch Paper and Listen to Every Instruction
The dates of the ELA State Test
Monday April 6th and Tuesday April 7th
The first thing that goes on scratch paper.
What is the writing outline, name, and date
Steps of Slash the Trash
What is Read and Highlight the Question, Read all the Answers, Slash the Wrong Ones, Dot the Ones That Could be Right, Go Back Into the Text, Circle the Right Answer, Click the Right Answer
Grammar items to check for
What is capital letters, sentence starters, proper punctuation, direct evidence, and explaining the why
You need to do this before submitting
Check your work to make sure that you have answered all the questions and there are no errors in your writing
The amount of time you have to test
Occurs after every reading passage
What is the main idea
Go back to the text to find evidence supporting the answer
Parts of the Writing Outline
Claim, Evidence 1, Analysis 1, Evidence 2, Analysis 2, Concluding Sentence
The tools on the online testing platform
What is slash the trash, notes, bookmark a question, go back to a question, change the color of the screen, etc.
The reason why the ELA state test is the best
What is it is the only test with the answers in it
The official name for slash the trash
What is process of elimination
Different types of questions on the state test
What is Normal MCQ, 2-part MCQ, Vocab Drop Down, Drag and Drop Details, Select the Detail, Best Answer MCQ, Pick More Than One MCQ
Definition of Evidence
Direct quote from the passage that is in ""
The most important thing to remember
Always try your hardest
Ms. Davis' favorite boot camp punishment
Writing a message on why the winning team was the greatest
Proper Scratch Paper set up
What is...
Writing Outline: Claim, Evidence 1, Analysis 1, Evidence 2, Analysis 2, Concluding Sentence
Main Idea
Slash the Trash
In the heart of the bustling city, there was a small park that served as a sanctuary for its inhabitants. Tall trees provided shade from the scorching sun, while colorful flowers bloomed in every corner, attracting bees and butterflies. Children laughed and played on the swings, their joyful cries mingling with the sound of rustling leaves. In the center of the park stood a fountain, its water sparkling in the sunlight, creating a soothing melody as it splashed against the stone basin. Here, in this little oasis, people could escape the noise and chaos of the city, if only for a moment, to enjoy the beauty of nature.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A) The city is a noisy and chaotic place.
B) The park provides a peaceful escape for city dwellers.
C) Children enjoy playing on swings more than anything else.
D) Tall trees and colorful flowers are common in all cities.
What is B) The park provides a peaceful escape for city dwellers.
Before answering the writing question
Put it in your own words
The first thing you do when you get scratch paper
What is the writing outline (claim, evidence 1, analysis 1, evidence 2, analysis 2, concluding sentence)
Ms. Davis' favorite candy
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