Vocabulary
This is the meaning of dis-, il-, in-, mis-, un-, de-
"not"or "opposite" of
You should you do this before answering questions
Read the text
Underline important words in the question
If you get stumped on the name of a person, place or thing, say this -
Use the first letter of the word
Use your name
Say blank
Fiction/literary text can include these genres -
realistic fiction
historical fiction
drama
poetry
If the question gives a paragraph number, what should you do
Be thankful
Box in the paragraph - re-read the paragraph
Get the question correct
Use this for word meaning questions - but don't get distracted!
dictionary
Replace this word when you encounter tough words like convey, reveal, emphasize, suggest
use the word "show"
When determining anything about the author, do this
author's purpose
author's point of view
Always write the TITLE of the selection next to the question
The PLOT diagram should include what ?
B-problem
Rising action
M-climax
Falling action
E-solution
What should you do when making an inference for this question type -
Which detail best supports the idea of interdependence within an ecosystem?
A. Every form of life within an ecosystem is food for another organism.
B. Many different plants and animals live in one ecosystem.
Circle key words in the question AND answer choice
For dictionary entries, you need to do this
Write the definition meanings next to the answer choices
Sentence/clues/meaning chart
Which statement is true? A) once you find the answer, circle it, and move on quickly to the next problem B) read all the answer choices before circling the answer
B. read all the answer choices before circling the answer
In a paired selection - informational/poem
informational/informational
fiction/fiction
Read story 1, answer questions for story 1
Read story 2, answer questions for story 2
Use a t-chart for both selections
The problem in the story is called the?
The ending of the story is called the resolution. What does the resolution tell you about the story?
CONFLICT
How the conflict was solved
When determining the main idea of the selection, what is an important strategy to use?
Write the TITLE of the SELECTION
Use thinking jobs
Use 5Ws and H
What type of figurative language will you be asked to determine meanings for
similes, metaphors, personification, sensory images, idioms
Why would you put an "x" next to answers in a multiple choice question?
to eliminate bad/wrong answers/distractors
What are the advantages of scoring MEETS or MASTERS on the test?
It will show you are truly ready for 6th grade
The questions about foreshadow normally occur near the climax
Foreshadow means
To hint at another event in the story normally the rising action or climax
When determining the main idea of a section of text, what is an important strategy to use?
Use your thinking job notes
Write the name of the subheading next to the question to help you remember
Underline the first and last sentence of each paragraph
If you don't have a dictionary -
Wait for it - you have to share with others
Put a question mark by the one you think is right and then verify it
What's the number one strategy you should use?
Read accurately
Re-READ confusing parts
Track with a pencil
When you surpass your MEETS and MASTERS goal for STAAR, what can you now do?
Focus on STAAR science
Complete awesome projects
Enjoy in-school rewards - par-tay!!
Have a worry-free summer
A good story RETELL would include what 5 components?
Somebody
Wanted
But
So
Then
Complete this after reading a biography, newspaper article, informational text
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How
5WsH