MCAS Trivia
True or False: If you fail MCAS you do not get to go to 4th grade.
FALSE! MCAS does not determine if students go to the next grade and MCAS does not go on your report card.
On an average night, I should get this much sleep:
8-10 hours a night (according to the CDC)
True or False: I should guess at all my answers.
False. You can find almost all the answers right in the text.
Another word for Main Idea on the MCAS is what?
Central Idea
What is a metaphor?
A comparison of two things. (Without using "like" or "as"
Ex: "Life is a journey" or "She is a ray of sunshine"
True or False: You can use a tool to cross out incorrect answers.
True: The answer eliminator
TAGS is acronym that can help you when preparing a topic sentence in a literary analysis; it stands for (Title, Author, Genre, and S________)
Subject - topic you're writing about
The play(Genre), The Diary of Anne Frank,(Title) written by Anne Frank (Author) conveys many internal and external conflicts. (Subject)
How long should an essay be?
As long as it needs to be to fully answer the question (usually 3 paragraphs)
What is a contraction?
To words put shortened with an apostrophe.
Ex. you and will = you'll
What is a stanza?
A group of lines in a poem.
Aside from sleep and exercise, what is essential in helping your brain for a challenging task like the MCAS?
A healthy diet/food. Remember to eat a good breakfast before the test so you aren't hungry.
True or False: you are only allowed to write certain things on the paper you may use for notes during MCAS.
False (the notes are for you to develop your thinking and keep your focus)
What could you do to help you prepare to write your essay?
Take notes on scrap paper, highlight information from the text, or create a graphic organizer
What is a verb?
A verb shows and action.
What is alliteration? Give an example.
The repetition of consonant sounds
Ex: The boy buzzed around, as busy as a bee.
True or False: If you are absent on the day of MCAS you do not have to take that session.
FALSE!!! You will have to make up the session you missed.
If a question asks you to compare, what is expected from you?
Compare means to look at common characteristics and identify how things are alike or similar.
What should you be sure to include when you are writing a literary essay?
Claim, Evidence (Quotes), Explanation
What is a plural noun?
More than one person, place, or thing.
Ex. dogs
What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym? Give an example.
Synonyms are two words that have the same meaning: tired and sleepy
Antonyms are two words with opposite meanings: tired and energetic
What are the 2 types of essays you may have to write?
Literary Essay and/or Narrative
When should you re-read a section to answer a multiple choice question?
Always!
What should you be sure to include when you have to write a narrative that continues the story of a text you read during ELA MCAS? (HINT: 4 Things)
Dialogue 🗨 Action 🚗 Thoughts 💭 Feelings ♥
What is a compound word?
Two litter words put together to create new word.
ex. sun + shine = sunshine
What is the differences between figurative language and literal language?
Literal language shows exactly what something is. Ex. The dog is big. The shirt is blue.
Figurative language refers to words or phrases that are meaningful, but not literally true.
ex. She is a dictionary.
He is like a tiger.
It's raining cats and dogs.