Name one reason why electronics are prohibited during testing.
Because they are distracting OR because they could be used to cheat OR because they could be used to take pictures of the test.
100
What does every essay need at the end of its introduction?
A thesis statement.
100
What does "A" of the "ABC Strategy" stand for?
Attack the Prompt!
100
Name 2 reasons why it is essential to write a strong hook on the PARCC test.
To get the reader's attention and to show off your writing skills right away.
100
Name That (type of) Compositional Risk!
Through the conflict in the story, the author demonstrates that love is a fragile flower opening to the warmth of spring.
(Hint: There are 2 correct answers.)
Metaphor or Analogy
200
On which dates is ELA (English Language Arts) testing?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (4/25, 4/26, 4/27, and 4/29)
200
When writing a Research Analysis or a Literary Analysis, how should your body paragraphs be organized? (Hint: 6-letter acronym)
Name That (type of) Compositional Risk:
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are is possible, who still wonders if the dream of our Founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.
Magic 3
400
How many minutes do you have to write a story on the test?
90 minutes
400
If asked to analyze the strength of an argument, which concept(s) should you take into consideration when evaluating what makes the argument strong?
ethos/pathos/logos
400
What is one purpose of the ABC Strategy?
To help you prewrite effectively
To help you determine what is being expected of you
400
Name That (type of) Hook!
Mark Twain spent much of his childhood on the banks of the Mississippi River, so it is little wonder that his greatest works took place on and around that famous waterway.
Statement/Fact
400
Name That (type of) Compositional Risk!
While many students are pleased with the variety of healthy fruits and vegetables offered in the cafeteria, others feel that potato chips are their Achilles heel--they can't help themselves!
(Hint: This is not simply a metaphor. It is more than that.)
Allusion
500
How many minutes do you have to write an essay on the test?
110
500
Plot is an essential Element of Story. Name the 4 other Elements of Story that you must incorporate in every narrative writing piece, despite what the prompt is asking you to do.
Character, Conflict, Theme, Setting
500
Write an essay comparing and contrasting the three accounts of Arthur Miller’s trial. Include a detailed analysis of the points emphasized and explain the purpose of each person's account.
1. Compare the three accounts of Arthur Miller's trial.
2. Contrast the three accounts of Arthur Miller's trial.
3. Include a detailed analysis of the points emphasized.
4. Explain the purpose of each person's account.
500
Name That (type of) Hook!
Imagine being a deer during hunting season; even eating or sleeping would be a terrifying experience. Now imagine you are a man being hunted by another human.
Scenario
500
Name That (type of) Compositional Risk!
The majority of people in the study initially reported that they were interested in the history of Parliament, the architecture, or the very fact that Westminster is a well-known icon.