Test Strategies
Use the dictionary
Write a claim for the following prompt: Explain your opinion about whether students should or should not have extra recess time.
Student (should, should not) have extra recess because (reason).
What is the author's purpose for writing a comic book?
To entertain
Which sentence shows an example of a simile?
A. The rain danced on the roof.
B. Her smile was sunshine after a storm.
C. The classroom was like a freezing cave.
D. The wind whispered my name.
C. The classroom was like a freezing cave.
Read the paragraph. Then answer the question.
(1) On Saturday, I helped my mom cook dinner. (2) The kitchen was filled with good smells. (3) We made chicken, rice, and vegetables. (4) It was a thing I will remember forever.
Question:
Which sentence could BEST replace sentence 4 to make the paragraph more clear?
A. It was something that took a long time.
B. Cooking with her made the evening special.
C. We ate the food when it was done.
D. Saturday is my favorite day of the week.
B. Cooking with her made the evening special.
What type of annotations should you use for a INFORMATIONAL text?
Central Ideas
What are the 4 parts (sentences) that you need for an INFORMATIONAL essay?
Central Idea, Evidence, Elaboration, Conclusion
Which of the following is the BEST example of a reader making an inference about a character’s feelings?
A. Identifying where the story takes place
B. Memorizing the order of events in the plot
C. Pointing out the adjectives used to describe the setting
D. Guessing how a character feels based on their actions
D. Guessing how a character feels based on their actions
Which question would best help a reader identify the theme of a story?
A. What lesson does the main character learn?
B. How many characters are in the story?
C. What event happens first?
D. Where does the story take place?
A. What lesson does the main character learn?
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. The students was excited for the pep rally.
B. The students were excited for the pep rally.
C. The students is excited for the pep rally.
D. The students be excited for the pep rally.
B. The students were excited for the pep rally.
What type of annotations should you use for a FICTIONAL passage?
SWBST
What genre of writing uses a CLAIM?
Which best explains the author’s use of imagery?
A. To help the reader picture the scene using sensory details
B. To show how the setting affects the characters
C. To explain the author’s message directly
D. To reveal only the characters’ thoughts
A. To help the reader picture the scene using sensory details
19. Which statement best describes symbolism?
A. A literal event that happens in a story
B. Something that represents something else
C. A made-up character
D. The structure of the plot
B. Something that represents something else
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. After we finished the test we packed up our things.
B. After we finished the test, we packed up our things.
C. After, we finished the test we packed up our things.
D. After we finished, the test we packed up our things.
B. After we finished the test, we packed up our things.
What is the first thing you need to do once you read your essay prompt?
Turn the prompt into a question.
What is an anecdote? What genre of writing can use an anecdote?
A short personal story that an author uses to help defend their stance. Argumentative writers can use anecdotes.
Fill in the blanks: An author write their text for one of the following purposes: to ________, to _________, or to _______.
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Marcus read the note crumpled in his hand for the third time. He folded it quickly when his friends walked by and forced a laugh when they asked if he was coming to the game.
“I already told my mom I’d help her with something,” he said, staring at the floor.
What can the reader infer about Marcus?
A. He doesn’t like sports
B. He forgot about the game
C. He wants to play a prank on his friends
D. He is bothered by something he doesn’t want to talk about
D. He is bothered by something he doesn’t want to talk about
Edit the following sentence:
tomorrow is My sisters birthday She is turing 2 year old.
Did you use CUPS or ARMS?
Tomorrow is my sister's birthday. She is turning 2 years old.
CUPS
Many people believe that recess is just a break, but I think students should have longer recess every day. First, longer recess helps students stay active, which keeps their bodies healthy. When students sit for too long, they get tired and unfocused, but running and playing helps wake up their brains. Second, longer recess can improve students’ behavior. When kids have enough time to play and release energy, they come back to class calmer and ready to learn. Finally, longer recess supports stronger friendships. When students have more time outside, they can work together, solve problems, and build social skills that help them in and out of school. For these reasons, it’s clear that students would benefit from having more recess time each day.
What is the author’s claim?
What are the three reasons the author gives to support the claim?
The author claims that students should have longer recess every day.
Reason 1: Longer recess helps students stay active and keeps their bodies healthy.
Reason 2: Longer recess can improve students’ behavior by letting them release energy.
Reason 3: Longer recess helps students build stronger friendships and social skills.
What does CUPS and ARMS stand for?
Capitalize, Understanding, Punctuation, Spelling
Add, Remove, Move, Substitute
Name 3 different types of text structures (ways that the author organizes the text)
Problem and Solution, Cause and Effect, Descriptive, Chronological, Compare and Contrast
When the final bell rang, Tessa slowly packed her backpack, taking longer than usual to zip each pocket. She glanced at the clock, then at the window, where dark clouds were gathering. Normally she was the first one out the door, racing her friends to the bus. Today, though, she lingered by her desk until most of the class had left.
When Ms. Patel asked if she needed help with anything, Tessa forced a smile and said, “Oh… I’m fine,” before looking away. She tightened her grip on her backpack straps and took a deep breath before heading toward the hallway.
What can the reader MOST LIKELY infer about why Tessa is hesitating to leave the classroom?
A. She wants to stay after school to help her teacher clean the room.
B. She is upset because she forgot her homework at home.
C. She is nervous about something waiting for her after school.
C. She is nervous about something waiting for her after school.
1. Which change should be made to the sentence below?
The students was excited to begin their science experiment.
A. Change was to were
B. Change their to there
C. Change begin to began
D. Change experiment to experimint
Did you use CUPS or ARMS to make this change?
A. Change was to were
CUPS