Forward Logistics
Reading
Grammar
Punctuation
Writing
100
Ture or False: the Forward Exam is timed.
False
100
What is the goal of reading?
Comprehension
100
name three parts of speech
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
preposition
interjection
conjunction
pronoun
100
Every sentence should have these two things.
Capital letter at the beggining and punctuation at the end.
100
At least how many sentences should a paragraph have?
5-7 sentences
200
These are not allowed during testing. (2 things)
No electronics
No notes/resources
200
What does comprehension mean?
To understand something well.
200
Name the three verb tenses and tell what they do?
verb tenses are past, present, future and they tell when something happened
200
Explain the two formatting title rules.
Long works are underlined or italicized
Short works have quotation marks
200
The beggining of a paragraph is always______.
indented
300
How many Grade 5 ELA sessions are there and what do they test?
3: Reading, Grammar/Punctuation, and Writing
300
Give three examples of components or strategies that help with reading comprehension?
Vocabulary, background knowledge, rereading, taking your time, phonics, syllables, make inferences, think about your reading, ask questions, make predictions, etc.
300
C
300
Name the four comma rules.
direct address, list comma, introductory phrase/word, and compound comma
300
Explain transition words and give three examples.
First, next, then
In conclusion, in summary
therefore, however, for example
400
Name at least 3 things you can do to prepare for the Forward.
Possible answers:
-Get good sleep
-Eat breakfast
-Have a charged chromebook
-Feel confident about my own abilities
-Have a positive attitude and mindset
-Take my time during the test
-Read carefully during the test
400
Give three types of figurative language and an example for each.
Hyperbole
Personification
Idiom
Metaphor
Simile
Oxymoron
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
400
B and D
400
Name one of the formatting title rules, explain it and give an example sentence.
Long works underline/italicize
Short works use quotation marks
400
What are the five components of a good paragraph?
1. Topic sentence
2. Supporting details
3. Coherence
4. Unity
5. Concluding sentence
500
Name 3 tools you can use within the Forward Exam and explain them.
-Cross off: eliminate answer choices
-Highlighter: highlight key items in questions, answers, and/or reading passages
-Sticky Note: write digital notes
-Flag: Flag a question to remember to go back to it later
-Line Guide: Help show where I am reading in a passage
500
What are two strategies you can use to identify evidence that supports an inference?
Summarize what you just read.
Ask yourself how this connects to the inference.
Ask if the evidence is specific.
Ask yourself if the evidence is an example.For quotes think about who said the quote.
500
Name the four different aspects of verb tenses? Explain one and give an example sentence of that verb tense.
simple, progressive, perfect, perfect progressive
500
Name one of the comma rules, explain it and give an example sentence using that rule.
list, direct address, introductory word/phrase, or compound.
500
Name one of the components of a good paragraph, explain it and give a sentence example.
1. Topic sentence
2. Supporting details
3. Coherence
4. Unity
5. Concluding sentence