Test Taking Strategies
Why should you underline or circle key words in the question?
To help you understand what the question is asking
DAILY DOUBLE:What is theme?
The lesson or message of a text.
What is a claim?
What is the problem in The Lion King?
The problem in The Lion King is...
What was Ms. Matias' name before she got married?
If a question is referring to a certain line or paragraph, what should you do first?
Go back and read that line or paragraph again!
What is plot?
DAILY DOUBLE: What should NOT be included in your claim?
Evidence from the text.
What is a central theme of “Finding Nemo"?
A central theme of “Finding Nemo” is
Who is the author of King and the Dragonflies?
Kacen Callender
What should you think if you're stuck on a question?
WHAT DOES IT SHOW
The overall feeling from the text.
By saying: "For example, for instance, according to the text"
DAILY DOUBLE: In Finding Dory, Dory repeats the phrase "Just keep swimming". What does the repetition of that phrase suggest about Dory?
The repetition of "Just keep swimming" suggests that Dory is
What should you do if you don't know what a word means?
Read the sentence again. Read around the word and try to determine the meaning using context clues.
If you come across a poem, what should you do?
Read it once, read it again and annotate.
The author's attitude in their writing.
What should you do after you include your evidence?
Explain how your evidence supports your claim.
How do the minions contribute to the plot of Despicable Me?
The minions contribute to the plot of Despicable Me because
DAILY DOUBLE: What schools did Ms. Matias attend?
MS50 / Binghamton University / Hunter College
DAILY DOUBLE: What is a blurb and why is it important?
A small section above the text. It is important because it gives important information about the text before you read it.
What is central idea? What is Central idea most closely related to?
Central idea is the big idea from the text. Central idea is most similar to theme.
What do you need to include in your extended response? NAME ALL THE PARTS!
Introduction: Hook, Introduce the texts, Tell us what the essay will be about.
Body paragraphs - CPEPEC
Conclusion
How do lines 24 through 38 help to develop a central idea of “Excerpt from Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Genius ”?
Lines 24 through 38 help to develop a central idea of “Excerpt from Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Genius ” because they show
What show is Michelle Tanner from?
Full House!