Spelling/Grammar
Writing Tips
Online Learning
WIDA!
Parts of Speech
100

she always run in the morning. (2 CORRECTIONS)

She always runs in the morning.

100

An informative essay must use ___________ from the text to support the thesis statement.

evidence

100

List two BENEFITS of online learning (as opposed to in-person learning).

Answers will vary.

100

True or false: You should write down what you plan to say in the Speaking part.

  • Explain your answer.

TRUE. It will help you plan out what to say, give you a chance to practice, and ensure your response is LONG and DETAILED enough.

100

What is a verb? Give an example.

Action word

Answers will vary

200

I dont understand what you saying? (3 CORRECTIONS)

I don't understand what you're saying.

200

Give an example of a CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENT when reviewing a peer’s writing.

Answers will vary.

200

List two DRAWBACKS of online learning.

Answers will vary.


200

What two categories on the WIDA Access test are worth the MOST points?

Reading and Writing

200

What is a noun? Give an example.

Person, place, or thing

Answers will vary.

300

I dont got no money. (3 CORRECTIONS)

I don't have any money.

300

Name THREE transition words to use in your writing.

Answers will vary.

Examples: First, next, then, last, finally, ultimately, in addition, therefore, moreover, however, etc.

300

What does LMS stand for, and what is an example of an LMS?

Learning Management System 

Example = Canvas, Google Classroom, etc.

300

What happens if you don’t say anything in the Speaking part OR write anything in the Writing part of the test?

Your test will not be scored.

300

Identify the ADJECTIVES and NOUNS in this sentence: My annoying little sister is trying to steal my phone!

ADJECTIVES: annoying, little

NOUNS: sister, phone

400

their always arguing alot so I told them to be quite. (4 CORRECTIONS)

They're always arguing a lot, so I told them to be quiet.

400

Name the THREE MAIN PARTS of an essay and how many paragraphs for each part.

Introduction: 1 paragraph

Body: 2-3 paragraphs

Conclusion: 1 paragraph

400
Explain what UI stands for, and what it means.

UI = user interface

How humans interact with computers -- this can include the display, home page, buttons, keyboard, etc.

400

List two DOs and two DON’Ts when doing the Reading part of the test.

Answers will vary.

DO: Read carefully, reread if you don't understand something, take notes, read the questions first, eliminate any wrong answer choices

DON'T: skim, guess the answers, be distracted, etc.

400

Identify the VERBS, ADJECTIVES, AND NOUNS in this sentence: I jumped into the freezing pool with my friend.

VERBS: jumped

ADJECTIVES: freezing 

NOUNS: pool, friend

500

I bot this bike yesterday. It’s weels are broke. (4 CORRECTIONS)

I bought this bike yesterday. Its wheels are broken.

500

What is a thesis statement, and where does it go?

A thesis statement is one sentence that outlines the main idea of your essay. It is the last sentence of your introductory paragraph.

500

Explain the premise of the story Ready Player One, and how it connects to online learning/technology today.

Story about a boy whose avatar exists in a virtual reality (OASIS) -- this was written in 2011, but is applicable today due to virtual realities such as Metaverse. People can "live" as their avatars and do activities/learn things in that online world.

500

List three DOs and three DON’Ts when doing the Speaking part of the test.

Answers will vary.

DO: speak loudly/clearly, WRITE your answer before speaking, speak for at least 30 seconds, use academic vocab, etc.

DON'T: stop recording if you mess up, whisper, speak too quickly, hold the mic too close

500

Identify the VERBS, ADJECTIVES, NOUNS, and ADVERBS in this sentence: Josh immediately noticed that his cat was getting fat.

VERBS: noticed, getting

ADJECTIVES: fat

NOUNS: Josh, cat

ADVERBS: immediately

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