Test Taking Strategies
While reading a TEXT on the computer, this is the best tool use for annotations
What is a Highlighter?
What is the central idea of “Monkey Masters?”
a) Monkeys that are creating unwanted abstract art
b) Monkeys that have special abilities for creating abstract art
c) Monkeys that have that aptitude for creating realistic art
d) Monkeys that are fully understanding how to create abstract art
b) Monkeys that have special abilities for creating abstract art
In paragraph 4, what type of mood does the author’s point of view express regarding Congo’s paintings?
a) questionable, and negative
b) questionable, but positive
c) trusting, and negative
d) trusting, and positive
b) questionable, but positive
What key words does the author use in paragraph 3 to develop the idea that these animals are special?
a) tenure, critic
b) jokes, scams
c) fascinating, talented
d) Artists, Congo
c) fascinating, talented
Waldemar wrote an essay about Congo. The author was a_____.
a) I
b) you
c) he
d) she
c) he
When taking a test, you should do this to key words
What is Underline or Circle them?
Which details support the central idea of Monkey Masters?
a) “…in the field of art, monkeys do whatever they do by accident.”
b) “…as a result of various modern art jokes, scams, cons, and the like.”
c) “…along comes the artistic work of a talented chimpanzee named Congo.”
d) “I am less sure of the output of the show’s gorilla.”
c) “…along comes the artistic work of a talented chimpanzee named Congo.”
What was the author’s purpose/what was he trying to accomplish by telling us about “Composition on White Card” and “Composition on Buff Paper” on p.155-156?
To explain that Congo’s paintings are…
a) Extreme and unique
b) Limited but special
c) Shocking and terrible
d) Disconcerting and Kandinsky
b) Limited but special
How do paragraphs 12-13 contribute to the ideas expressed about Congo’s paintings?
a) They explain their value
b) They explain their colorfulness
c) They explain their effect on animals
d) They explain their passion
a) They explain their value
Morris gave paper to Congo. Morris watched _____ paint. Waldemar wondered what this did to _____.
a) me, us
b) you, him
c) her, them
d) him, him
d) him, him
When taking a test, this is how you should read each question
What is Carefully?
Which of the following is the best summary of “Monkey Masters?”
a) This text explains the paintings of a monkey named Congo. At first, the author feels unsure about the abstract art, but later admires his abilities.
b) This text explains the paintings of a monkey named Congo. At first, the author feels very excited about the abstract art, and in the end says “Told you so.”
c) This text explains the paintings of a monkey named Congo. At first, the author feels infuriated by this abstract art, and later he fully accepts it.
d) This text explains the paintings of a monkey named Congo. At first, the author feels curious about the abstract art, and later he still does not understand it.
a) This text explains the paintings of a monkey named Congo. At first, the author feels unsure about the abstract art, but later admires his abilities.
Which of the following paragraphs best supports the author’s purpose for writing this text?
a) Paragraph 23
b) Paragraph 24
c) Paragraph 25
d) Paragraph 26
d) Paragraph 26
How are paragraphs 21-23 used to contribute to the idea that Congo’s paintings were making a great impact?
a) By showing his understanding of how color schemes work
b) By showing his concern with how people will receive his artwork
c) By showing his connections and impact in the real art world
d) By showing his development of art skills over time
c) By showing his connections and impact in the real art world
Waldemar wrote ______ essay for students. The students developed _______ understanding of the essay.
a) my, his
b) mine, theirs
c) his, their
d) their, theirs
c) his, their
This is the process by which you cross off answers that are less likely to be correct
What is the process of elimination
This is what you should ALWAYS refer to when answering benchmark questions
What is the Text?
"The One and Only Ivan is written in this point of view (1st, 2nd, 3rd person)
What is First Person?
A) She loves to play with the bars in her domain
B) She talks about her family
C) She asks lots of questions and loves to play
D) She loves learning from Stella and Ivan
C) She asks lots of questions and loves to play
Ivan and Stella are great friends. ___________love to talk and spent time with Bob, ________their friend, too.
A) they, He's
B) He, she's
C) They, their
D) They, he's
D) They, he's
This is how we recognize the main idea in a text
The main idea is visited multiple times in the text