PARCC Reading Tools
Writing
Reading
Grab Bag
Expectations
100
This tool lets me increase the size of text.
What is the magnifying glass?
100
I write in this style when I'm telling a story.
What is a narrative essay?
100
The overall topic of a text or piece of writing.
What is the central or main idea?
100
When I don't know an answer, what can I do?
What is eliminate the answers I know are incorrect? What is skip it and come back later? What is guess?
100
I should do this when it is my time to test.
What is wait for your core teacher to release you to line up outside of Mr. Akers or Ms. Wilhelm's rooms?
200
I can use this tool to mark questions I am confused about
What is the flag?
200
I write in this style when I'm analyzing similarities and differences.
What is a compare and contrast essay?
200
This is the big idea of a text that can be applied to other texts, movies, songs, etc
What is theme?
200
All claims need to be supported with...
What is evidence?
200
Before I start writing, I am expected to do this on my scratch paper.
What is prewrite?
300
I can use this tool to take notes and make annotations while I read.
What is the notepad?
300
I write this way when I am trying to convince my reader.
What is a persuasive essay?
300
This is an opinion supported with evidence
What is a claim?
300
When I write from another person's viewpoint, I am writing in another person's...
What is perspective?
300
When we get to the computer lab, I am expected to do this when entering the room.
What is quietly wait for your assigned seat?
400
I can use this tool to make text a different color so it stands out.
What is the highlighter?
400
All pieces of writing need to include a...
What is beginning, middle, and end? What is an introduction, body, and conclusion?
400
1. This type of text is true and about real life. 2. This type of text is untrue and created from the author's imagination.
1. What is nonfiction? 2. What is fiction?
400
When I add a conversation to my writing, I am writing...
What is dialogue?
400
When I am finished the test, I am expected to do this.
What is nothing?
500
I can use this tool to cross out answers I know are incorrect.
What is the answer eliminator?
500
This is what I do when I'm trying to figure out what to write and how much to write
What is decode the prompt?
500
When I am finding examples, details, or evidence, I need to...
What is go back to the text?
500
When I add similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, alliteration or onomatopoeia to my writing, I am writing...
What is figurative language?
500
I am expected to spend approximately this amount of time answering each question.
What is 5 to 10 minutes?
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