Grammar
What is the function of a conjunction?
To combine two clauses
Name two different types of essays you might write.
Persuasive, argumentative, narrative, personal opinion, informative
What is one way you can figure out the main idea?
Look at the title, scan the paragraphs/section headers, look for the author's opinion or beliefs, look at the illustrations
What is one thing you can do to prepare for a day of testing?
Get plenty of sleep, eat a good meal with protein and carbohydrates, remember your materials, wear comfortable clothes, visualize yourself succeeding
What is a claim?
The main argument an author is making
Is this a complex or compound sentence:
The time of the human is over, but the time of the zombie has come.
Compound
How do you show that a new paragraph has started?
Move down to the next line and indent
Where are themes revealed in texts? (name one)
Long paragraphs, moments of conflict, when characters have to make a tough decision, characters' relationships, dialogue
What should you do if you come across a word you don't know?
Skip it and come back to it, read the words around it and see if you can figure it out from context
What is conflict?
The main problem that characters in a text face
Is this a compound or complex sentence:
After the vampire sucked the blood of Mr. Folgers, he became a beautiful vampire himself.
Complex
What size and type of font should be used in an essay?
Times New Roman, 12 pt
What does it mean to infer something?
To make a guess or theory based on what you see
How can you narrow down the correct answer in a multiple choice question?
Eliminate the wrong answers, answer in your head before reading the options, re-read the question carefully
What is theme?
The message that the author wants you to learn
Correct the error in this sentence:
He loved watching Zombie fight club, although he never placed any bets.
Remove the comma before "although".
What are the parts of a body paragraph?
Claim, (Context), Evidence, Reasoning/Analysis
How do authors show a character's feelings or emotions? (name one)
Their behaviors, their conversations, their thoughts/reflections, their changes over time
What can you do if you feel stressed before or during the test?
Take deep breaths, positive affirmations, take a drink of water, close your eyes for a minute, etc.
What does "integrate" mean? Example: Integrate text evidence in your response.
Include, incorporate, add
Correct the error in this sentence:
Mr. Tarver loved watching Queen of the South, and hated watching The Wire.
In general, how many pieces of text evidence should you include in your writing?
At least two (from different parts of the text)
How can you determine the author's intention?
Think about the effect the text has on YOU the reader and how the author's decisions created the effect
What does it mean if a test is "adaptive"?
It gets harder/easier based on how you are doing
What is a stanza?
A section of a poem