Main Idea
Author's Purpose
Context Clues
ELPAC Tips
Fun Facts
100

 MAIN IDEA is the

(1 word)

What

100

The AUTHOR'S PURPOSE is the 

(1 word)

Why

100

A context clue is...

hints in a sentence that help you understand the meaning of the word

100

True or False: You should rush through the test. especially on questions you don't know

False

100

What score do you need on the ELPAC to reclassify

Four

200

The MAIN IDEA of Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo

200

The author's purpose of Finding Nemo is 

Teach families to respect each other 

200

The word is compared to something similar

Similarity Clue 

200

True or False: You can ask for scratch paper on the ELPAC

True

200

Name the four domains of the ELPAC test

Read, Writing, Speaking, and Listening 

300

True or False: The MAIN IDEA is a simple summary of the text

TRUE

300

What does P.I.E. stand for

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

300

Contrast Clues are when...

the word describes what it is NOT 

(compares to the opposite)

300

The first thing you do when you encounter a challenging word

Underline, circle, or highlight

300

Rosas favorite color is 

Purple

400

The main idea can often be found in...

The Title

400

An article showing you the effects of tsunamis is trying to

Inform

400

Using context clues, what does the word erroneous mean?

"Overspending is an erroneous way of planning and is just wrong if you want to save up for the future" 

Wrong

400

You should always do this before reading a text

Read the questions

400

The counselor who focuses on ELD students is

Ms.Pena

500

The main idea of an essay is called the

Thesis

500

Should, best, must, are all key words authors use to...

Persuade

500

Using context clues, what does the word milquetoast mean and what type of context clue is it?

"The concert performance produced a milquetoast feeling even though rehearsals were vibrant. "

Timid/not vibrant and Contrast Clue 

500

If you need to guess on a question, you should do this before

Cross out wrong answers

500

The ELPAC start date is

February 25 and 26

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