Multiple Choice
What is the best strategy for multiple choice?
What does each letter in the RACE strategy stand for when answering a short response question?
Restate the question
Answer the question
Cite evidence
Explain how your evidence supports your answer
How many points can you get on the extended response questions?
4!
What is the Main Idea?
The main point of the text, what it's mostly about.
What should you read before actually reading a text?
1. Read the DIRECTIONS!
Name two things you should do to answer a multiple choice question correctly.
Cannot say the process of elimination!
Answers may include:
-Underline key words in the question
-Go back to the text
-Annotate the text
True or False: Short response questions are worth 2 points.
True!
Claim: Marcos loved being the manager for the volleyball team because he was able to learn more about the sport.
What 2 pieces of information should be included in your evidence?
1. Marcos loving being the manager.
2. Marcos learning more about volleyball.
What is point-of-view? (and no, you can't just say 'perspective.' You need to elaborate!)
How the character or authors sees or feels about a topic.
Nonfiction Review: what are some text features you may see that can help you figure out what an article is about?
Title, images/chart, captions, subheadings.
"The boy was bewildered. He couldn't figure out what was happening!"
What is another word for 'bewildered?"
a. Sad
b. Scared
c. Confused
d. Flustered
C. Confused!
One way to start your citing evidence is to say...
-For example...
-In the text it states or says...
-In paragraph ...
-One detail from the text...
(answers may vary)
What is something you MUST do when you finish writing your responses?
What is mood?
The emotion or feeling the reader feels.
How much time do you have for the test?
As much as you need, but remember you will do your best work in the first hour or 2!
True or false: you should leave questions blank if you don't know the answer.
FALSE You should always guess if you aren't sure!
What is the purpose of taking the NYS ELA Exam?
-The purpose of taking the NYS ELA Exam is to demonstrate our 6th Grade ELA knowledge
-The purpose of taking the NYS ELA Exam is to see what 6th grade ELA skills we know and don't know yet.
-The purpose of taking the NYS ELA Exam is to measure our 6th grade ELA state standard skills
How many body paragraphs would this essay have?
-How does the author develop the main character's point of view in "Fishing Smarts?"
-How does the author develop the main character's point of view in "Family Vacationing?"
-How is the point of view different and similar in each text?
-Use details from both texts to support your response.
at least 3 paragraphs
What is tone?
The attitude that a character or narrator or author takes towards something or given subject.
Fiction review: What is 'theme?'
Extra 100 pts: can you give an example of a theme!
The message of the story, the lesson to be learned.
Answer this question:
Two things you should do when answering multiple choice questions is:
a. read the question carefully and look back at the text for clues
b. Eliminate wrong options then look back at the title for clues
c. ask a friend and go to the bathroom
d. look back at the text and skip the question
A. Read the question carefully and look back at the text for clues
Read the passage below:
"During the group project, Maya noticed that one student was doing most of the work while others talked. She decided to speak up and suggest that tasks be divided more fairly so everyone could contribute."
Question:
What does Maya’s action reveal about her? Use evidence from the text and explain your answer.
Maya shows that she is responsible and fair. The text says she “noticed that one student was doing most of the work,” which shows she is observant and cares about how the group is working. It also says she “suggested that tasks be divided more fairly,” which shows she takes action to improve fairness. Together, these details show she values teamwork and equality.
What sort of text evidence would you look for or use to support this claim?
The main character in 'Middle School Life' feels that 6th grade is fun!
-Evidence that shows the character having fun
-Evidence that explains the character's attitude about 6th grade being fun
What is text structure?
The way the text is organized or set up to help better your understanding.
Fiction review: Name one thing you should underline or annotate in a fiction text as you read it?
-When a character shows feeling or a change
-annotate for the plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/solution
-the problems/conflicts in the text
-When the story changes or something unexpected happens
-When there is a lot of detail, descriptive language being used
-the solution to the problem