When being scored on the NJASK State Rubric, what counts the most?
Content and Organization
100
What goes in the middle of a story organizer?
Events
100
In order of attack for a reading prompt, what is the first thing you should do?
Turn to the questions and circle or underline key words.
100
Is the NJASK important to me?
Yes! It determines some of my placement in 5th grade.
200
Are you allowed to jot down notes in your test booklet as you work?
Yes
200
Approximately how long do you have to complete a pre-write?
7 minutes
200
How many events should you have in the middle of your story?
3 to 5
200
For a fictional narrative, what should you do as you're reading the text?
Mark anything that reminds you of the questions.
200
What can I do at home to make sure I pass the NJASK?
Have a good night's sleep, stay away from electronic games, and eat a protein-filled breakfast.
300
When giving any written response, where do you have to write for your answer to count?
Within the framed area
300
What clues are you looking for in a fictional narrative prompt?
Scene or situation, key words, story.
300
How do you know you are looking at a personal explanatory prompt?
Poem, bullet points. Key words: explain & you
300
For a non-fiction prompt, what should you do as you're reading text?
Take notes and/or mark text for EACH paragraph.
300
What happens if I finish the test early?
Check over your work, and check it again, and check it again!
400
How do you show your answer for multiple choice questions?
Completely shade the circle and ONLY the circle you are choosing.
400
What are the 3 main parts of a story organizer?
Beginning, Middle, End
400
What should the explanatory pre-write show?
Intro, bullet point ideas, 3 details for each idea, conclusion.
400
Will all answers to reading prompts be directly in text?
No, be prepared to make inferences and/or conclusions.
400
What if I don't know a word in the reading passage?
Use your context clues, sound it out, use your reading strategies, etc.
500
If you are down to the last few minutes, and you haven't answered the multiple choice questions yet, what should you do?
Guess and fill in a bubble for each question.
500
What goes in the beginning of a story organizer?
Character, setting, problem
500
In an explanatory essay, what 3 things should you include in the introduction?
Hook, general statement, and purpose statement
500
What does RACE stand for?
Restate prompt including title and author.
Answer all parts of the question.
Cite textual evidence.
Extend to connections with other text or the world.