The novel, The Contender, takes place in Harlem during the 1960-70’s.
What is an example of setting?
100
Use this strategy before reading a passage, so you know what to take notes on or highlight.
What is read the question(s)?
100
Restate, Answer, For Example , and Tie it up
What is the strategy R.A.F.T for writing short responses?
100
Bring these TWO sharp utensils on the day of the test-
OR ELSE! :o)
What is bring pencils?
200
"Carries’ cat clawed her couch, creating chaos."
What is an example of alliteration?
200
There are many events that occurred in the novel Rumble Fish. However, I would say the story is about Rusty-James wanting to be a gang leader like his brother, but he lacks leadership, so he follows his brother Motorcycle Boy around; then his brother is shot and killed leaving Rusty-James alone in the world
What is an example of plot?
200
When preparing to answer a multiple-choice question, you should do this first to minimize choosing the incorrect answer.
What is eliminate the worst answers?
200
The strategy used to check for for grammar and other errors.
What is the acronym C.O.P.S?
200
Be sure to eat this the morning of the exam; it will give you more energy.
What is breakfast?
300
"The moon smiles as the city breathes."
What is an example of personification?
300
The 8 people living in the Secret Annex in the play The Diary of Anne Frank: Anne, Margot, Mr. & Mrs. Frank, Peter, Mr. & Mrs. Van Daan, and Mr. Dussel.
What is an example of a group of characters?
300
While you read, you should be doing these TWO things.
What is highlight and take notes?
300
The number of details you need in order to score the highest amount of points on the short and extended response questions.
What is 2-3 details?
300
The type of clues used to determine the meaning of unknown words.
Use CSSR!
What are context clues?
400
"I have a million things to do before the exam!"
What is an example of hyperbole?
400
Charlie in the short story, “Flowers for Algernon” was so scared to lose his intelligence that he worked night and day to try to find a cure for himself.
What is an example of an internal conflict?
400
The average number of minutes you have to read each passage.
What is 12 minutes?
400
When writing both the short and extended responses, be sure to do this in order to make sure your response is NOT an opinion answer.
What is GO BACK TO THE TEXT?
400
You must budget this because you only have 90 minutes to take each part of the exam!
What is time?
500
"The crowd’s buzzing-it’s alive!"
What is an example of onomatopoeia?
500
In Surviving Hitler, there are many lessons about tolerance, love, and forgiveness.
What is an example of possible themes?
500
The 4 most common questions that the ELA Exam will ask you.
What are Main Idea, Supporting Details, Inference & Author's Purpose questions?
500
Create one of these to help you organize your writing better.
What is an outline?
500
Read these very carefully; many mistakes are made just because you’re not paying attention