Jigsaw Words
Paragraph Power
Smiley Face Tricks
General Test Taking Tips
Writing Test Taking Tips
100
Name one connecting/transition word you could use for your first subtopic (paragraph 2).
What is one reason, first of all, to start, to begin with, one example?
100
Start every paragraph this way.
What is indenting?
100
1. Used to describe nouns and pronouns. 2. Used to describe verbs
What are adjectives and adverbs?
100
You do this the night before to prepare for any test.
What is get a good night's sleep?
100
You should do this while you are reading the writing topic/prompt.
What is circle/underline key words so you know what you are writing about?
200
Name two transition/puzzle piece words that can be used for your second and third subtopics?
What is another reason, another example, in addition, additionally, secondly, lastly, in the same way?
200
The first paragraph of any piece of writing.
What is the introduction?
200
used to get ridden of boring action words
What are vivid verbs?
200
Two things you should do the morning of a test to do your best.
What are eat a good breakfast and arrive at school on time?
200
Use the planning pages to do these two things.
What are brainstorm/take notes and make your web?
300
Name two transition/puzzle piece words that can start your final paragraph?
What are all in all, to summarize, in summary, to conclude, in conclusion, finally, as you can see, so you can see?
300
The last paragraph of any piece of writing.
What is the conclusion?
300
this trick should be in EVERY piece of writing you do in 5th grade.
What is sentence variety (having a compound and a complex sentence)?
300
Two options for when you finish any state test.
What are read a book or sit quietly/sleep?
300
One way to read a passage closely to get as much info as possible.
What is CUS? C=circle key words U= underline important details S= star main idea
400
puzzle piece/transition words called in narrative writing?
What is time connectors?
400
Three things you need to have in your final paragraph
What are puzzle piece word, restate thesis + subtopics, and zinger?
400
This trick gives more information about a noun and is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.
What is an appositive phrase?
400
Three things you should do before you start taking the test.
What are... 1. Go to the bathroom/drink break. 2. Be sure pencils are sharpened. 3. Make sure you have your book.
400
You should do this when you finish writing.
What is go back and REVISE and EDIT your writing using the Writer's Checklist?
500
Name two puzzle piece/transition words you could use to contrast two ideas.
What are on the contrary, however, in contrast, on the other hand, oppositely, although..., even though...
500
Three things you need to have in your first paragraph of your writing.
What are hook/lead, Thesis sentence + subtopics, and connection/reflection sentence?
500
Name five types of figurative language that are smiley face tricks
What are simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia?
500
These are not allowed in the testing room (except by the teacher or test monitor).
What are electronic devices (ex: phones, Apple watches, or tablets)?
500
Tell three things you should look for when you are revising and editing your writing with the checklist.
What are staying on topic, paraphrasing/summarizing, using transition words, body paragraphs have topic sentences, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and handwriting?
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