Skills
What can you do when you do not know the meaning of a word in a text?
Use context clues
What can you do if you feel frustrated/overwhelmed?
Do a mindfulness activity for 1-2 minutes like: stretching, closing your book and eyes
What strategy can you use when answering multiple choice questions?
a. R.A.D.D.S.
b. R.A.C.E
c. eliminating
d. guessing
c. eliminating
Read the short response below.
What do paragraphs 21 to 28 show about Caroline? Use two details from the story to support your response.
Answer:
Paragraphs 21 to 28 show that Caroline has good sportsmanship. For example, in paragraph 21 she said “Good job on the quiz”.
What is missing from this response?
The student did not include two details from the text.
What steps do you follow when answering an extended response question?
Planning
Analyzing Question
Writing- Referring to text for details
What is the difference between the theme/message and the main idea?
The theme can be applied to other texts and the main idea is specific to one text.
Which happens first?
A. Student chooses an answer.
B. Student reads the test questions for a passage.
C. Student reads the passage.
B. Student reads the test questions for a passage.
It is the day of the test and you are previewing questions before reading a passage. Which of these is NOT a key word you would box in?
a. Main Idea
b. Similar
c. Paragraphs 3-7
d. the
d. the
What steps do you follow to use the acronym RADDS to write short responses?
Restate
Answer
Detail
Detail
Summary Statement
What do you use to create a plan for your extended response?
You use the prompt and the bullet points
Read the question below.
Which happens as a result of Hayley’s performance in the talent show?
What skill is this question assessing?
a. Sequencing
b. Cause and Effect
c. Main Idea
d. Compare and Contrast
b. Cause and Effect
A teacher is looking at two different student test papers, how does the teacher know which student used close reading strategies?
Read and Reread
Annotate
Underline known words
Circle unknown words
What do you do on the day of the test?
a. Have breakfast
b. Have a positive mindset
c. Do my best
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
If the questions says, "use details from the text," what is the least amount of details you should add?
At least two details from the text.
How do you know how many paragraphs you should have in an extended response?
By analyzing the prompt, and using the planning page to organize essay.
What is the difference between first- and third-person point-of-view?
First person- is someone telling you his or her story, and uses pronouns like I, me, or my
Third Person- is someone telling someone else story, outsider looking in, and uses pronouns like he, she, it, or they
What would you do if you get stuck on a question?
-take a break from the question and go back to it later
What words signal a cause and effect relationship?
a. As a result & Due to
b. I think & I Predict
c. Perhaps & Maybe
d. Wise or foolish
a. As a result & Due to
Lilly is reading a passage about pets. The passage reads:
Dogs are the best animals to have as pets. I have a dog named Rufus. When I am sad, Rufus cuddles with me and doesn't leave my side.
What point of view is this story written in?
First-person point of view
After answering an extended response question, what is the last thing you should do?
Re-read my response and use checklist to make sure I've answered all questions.
Which text structure shows the order of events?
Sequence or Chronology
Sometimes the array of options of multiple choice test impedes from clearly recalling the correct answer. How can you prevent this?
cover up the options so that you only see the question.
think of the answer first, then try to find the match.
Which strategy can you use to find the answer to a multiple choice question?
a. RADDS
b. RACE
c. RADD
d. Box key words and FUN
d. Box key words and FUN
What are two signals words that show compare and contrast relationships?
alike, similar, in common, both
unlike, however, but, different, in contrast
Both myths provide explanations for why crops grow only part of the year. How are the explanations similar and different? Use examples from both myths to support your response.
In your response, be sure to do the following:
• explain what “Blue Corn Maiden and the Coming of Winter” says about why corn only grows part of the year
• explain what “Demeter and Persephone” says about why crops grow only part of the year
•compare and contrast the two explanations
•include details from both myths to support your response
How many paragraphs will you need in order to accurately answer this prompt? What will each paragraph be about?
5 or 6