Strategies
This page is where you create an outline for your written response
C-E-E-R Planning Page (fold into fourths)
How many total points is a short response question worth?
2 points
When answering a multiple choice question, how many answers should you choose?
1 unless it says to choose more then one
What is Theme?
Theme is the lesson that is learned from the story/characters
When is the NYS ELA Test?
Tuesday & Wednesday/ April 21st-22nd
Use this when you need to double check an answer or section of the passage
Go back to the text / Reread
You have to include 2 of these in every written short response.
Text Details or Evidence
True or False: Multiple Choice questions require you to write a claim?
False.
Multiple choice questions do not require you to write
What is Central Idea?
Central idea is the most important idea the author wants the reader to learn about the topic
What kind of food should you eat prior to taking the NYS test?
Nutritious food! Fruits/ Veggies/ Whole Grains/ Lean Proteins.
Use this to note key terms in a question or details in a text.
Highlight
True or False: Grammar and correct spelling are worth points on a short response.
False.
Grammar & Spelling do not count as long as it can be read
Use this to eliminate answers you know are wrong.
Slash the Trash or Answer Eliminator
What is an excerpt?
A small part taken from a text
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before the NYS test?
8 hours or more.
Do this to get a "head start" on the questions.
Read the questions before reading the text.
What should the first sentence of your short response do?
Restate the question (reworded into a statement)
What kind of words should you highlight in the question?
Clue Words
What is a summary?
A short retelling of important parts in a story or text.
True or False: You are allowed to used certain electronic devices such as airpods or apple watches during the NYS test.
False: You cannot use any electronic devices during the NYS test.
When trying to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar term/phrase - use this by reading words around the term/phrase
Context/ Context Clues
The best way to ensure full credit on a written short response question is to include ___________________
Claim, Evidence, Evidence, Reasoning
What should you do if you do not know if the choice is right?
Go back and find it in the text. If it isn't in there, then it might not be the answer
What does connect mean when talking about texts?
Link ideas together
What is the scrap paper given to you during the test used for?
Take notes while reading/Folding and using to write C-E-E-R