Testing Information
Give TWO examples of test taking strategies we have practiced through the year.
-Preread the questions
-Annotate text and questions
-Process of elimination
-Check your work thoroughly!
What are some examples of texts that are considered informational, or nonfiction?
-Biographies & autobiographies
-Articles
-Magazines
-Encyclopedias
What are some examples of texts that are considered literature, or fiction?
-Novels
-Myths
-Fables
-Fairytales
What is the FIRST thing you write in your essay?
The hook
What are the names of my pets?
Stella, Jacob, Oliver, and Petunia!
Approximately how many questions will there be on the assessment?
36-45
How do you summarize a text?
1) Keep it short and sweet
2) Put it in your own words (paraphrase)
3) Only include the main events and important/relevant details
What is theme?
The lesson, or moral of a story.
What are the two types of essays we learned to write this year? **vocabulary matters**
2) Expository
How many brothers/sisters do I have?
1 sister!
How long will you have to complete the reading FAST assessment?
120 minutes (may use extended time as needed)
-Description
-Cause/effect
-Compare/contrast
-Problem/solution
-Sequence/chronology
What is morphology? Can you give an example and tell us how this helps you understand words better?
Morphology is the creation and breaking apart of words and their different parts (prefix, root word, suffix).
Example: re-new-able
What are some things you might do when revising and editing? Give at least TWO examples.
-Spelling and grammar
-Improve vocabulary words
-Fix handwriting (small errors)
-Additional minor changes- nothing MAJOR
How many years have I been teaching?
This is year 15!
What are the question types used to test your understanding? Give at least TWO examples (example- multiple choice)
-Multi-select
-Written response
-Evidence based response (Part A/B)
-Table match
-Editing tasks
Why might an author write a text? (author's purpose)
P- Persuade
I- Inform
E- Entertain
Give THREE examples of figurative language.
1) Simile
2) Metaphor
3) Personification
4) Hyperbole
5) Alliteration
What are ALL 5 steps of the writing process?
1) Unpack the prompt
2) Read and code evidence
3) Plan
4) Write your essay
5) Revise and edit
Where am I from?
NY
What are some standards that you will be tested on (we have learned them throughout the year)? Give at least THREE examples.
-Central idea, text structure, author's purpose/perspective, author's claim, summary, context clues
-Literary elements, theme, POV, poetry, morphology, figurative language
Describe the difference between a firsthand account and a secondhand account? Be very specific.
Firsthand- someone was there to experience an event, and can tell the story from their personal POV. Includes thoughts, feelings, and accurate information and details.
Secondhand- Someone is telling the story from an outsider's perspective, they were not there to experience the event. Factual information is provided, but not always accurate.
Why might an author write a story in the form of a journal, speech, or personal experience?
*HINT: think about The Alamo DBQ we did**
This allows us to connect with the characters on a personal level, and allows us to learn about their thoughts and feelings. We can also get a lot more details from the characters when they are telling the story themselves.
What are the three categories of the rubric used to score your essay? How many points for each?
1) Purpose and structure- 4 points
2) Evidence and citations- 4 points
3) Language- 4 points
What is my favorite color?
Green!