Test Strategies
What strategy do we use to answer short response questions?
RADD
Jackie was mortified after her puppy ripped her sweater. She turned bright red. What does mortified mean?
a. EMBARRASSED
b. HAPPY
c. NERVOUS
embarrassed
Aviva and her classmates were taking a big test. She was a little nervous. Aviva studied every day before the test. She reviewed previous state tests and made flashcards of vocabulary terms, Later that week, her teacher said that she got a 100%. What is the central message?
work hard; try your best; don't give up
Ari and Yitzi are good friends. They walk to school every morning.After school, the boys ride their bikes and play games together. Sometimes, Ari and Yitzi sleep at each other’s house. The boys like to be together.
Ari and Yitzi are good friends!
Sam always makes sure to get his chores done. He does his homework as soon as he gets home and studies hard for all his tests.
What character trait best describes Sam?
He is diligent, hard working, responsible
What does RADD stand for?
Rephrase the question, Answer, give 2 details
Joseph was so hungry that he didn't leave a single particle on the plate. What does particle mean?
piece
Rafi loved watching basketball. He decided to join a team. He wasn't very good, but he kept practicing every day. During the last game, he scored the winning basket. What lesson did he learn?
Practice makes perfect; don't give up
All blackbirds are clever. They are not afraid to try new things. They are intelligent because they take risks. What is the main idea?
Blackbirds are clever
Bobby was having a bad day. First, during breakfast he spilled orange juice all over his favorite shirt. Then when Bobby walked into the classroom, he accidentally bumped into the door. He took a few more steps and then tripped over a chair leg and fell flat on his face. Bobby is _________.
Clumsy, careless
How many pieces of evidence need to be provided when answering a short response?
TWO
The smell from the refrigerator was very foul, but the freezer smelled fresh. What does foul mean?
unpleasant, smelly
Today in class, our teacher gave each of us a piece of candy for doing so well at staying on task. My classmate asked if he could have two pieces. The teacher frowned. When she got to me, I said thank you and she smiled. What is the central message?
be grateful, don't be greedy
A whale shark is a fish. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the ocean. Whale sharks got their name long ago from fisherman who thought they were whales. What is the main idea?
Whale sharks are fish
Jenny is a girl that rides my bus. She is a little older than me. When I get on the bus, she always smiles and says hi. After school she waits for me to make sure that I get on the bus and she helps me get to my seat. One time when it was raining, Jenny let me get under her umbrella. Once I fell and hurt my knee. Jenny helped me up. I am so glad Jenny rides my bus. What kind of person is Jenny?
kind, compassionate, helpful
What does SUPPORT your response mean?
Give text evidence
Some people feel perplexed by puzzles, while others figure them out quickly. What does perplexed mean?
a. pleasant b. scared c. confused
confused, unsure
Yonatan found five dollars on the floor. At first, he was excited. Then, he had a feeling that he shouldn't keep it. He took the money and turned it in. What is the central message?
be honest
There are eight planets in the Solar System, and each one is very different. Some planets, like Jupiter and Saturn are very large. Others like Mercury and Mars are smaller. Jupiter has moons that are larger than Mercury. The planets also have different temperatures. Uranus is the coldest and Venus is the hottest.
The eight planets in the solar system are very different from each other.
Hailey told Diane her biggest secret. Diane went around at lunch and told everyone! Diane is _______.
untrustworthy
What strategy do we use to answer a long response?
RADD for the first question AND explain your thinking! This shows/ This proves
RADD for the second question AND explain your thinking! This shows/This proves
In conclusion...
(SUM UP BOTH ANSWERS IN ONE SENTENCE)
On the way to her room after just being grounded, Naomi murmured something under her breath. What does murmured mean?
whispered
Eliana was scared to jump into the pool. Her friend Rachel jumped in with no problem. She was fearless. Eliana is still afraid. Finally, she gets enough courage to jump in. What is the central message?
take chances; face your fears
Respecting someone is better than being rude. Being respectful is polite. Being respectful can stop your feelings from being hurt. What is the main idea?
Be respectful
Emily keeps telling her younger brother Bart what to do. She tells him what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Emily also makes Bart wear whatever clothes she tells him. What character trait could you use to describe Emily?
bossy