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
Julia and her classmates were taking a big test. She was a little nervous. Julia 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
What is an illustration?
Even though the puzzle was hard, Benyamin was __________ and didn’t give up.
What character trait would you use to describe Benyamin?
determined
What does RADD stand for?
Rephrase the question, Answer, give 2 details
Sam was so hungry that he didn't leave a single particle on the plate. What does particle mean?
piece
Jim loved watching basketball. He decided to join a team. He wasn't very good, but he kept practicing everyday. During the last game, he scored the winning basket. What lesson did Jim learn?
Practice makes perfect; don't give up
Who is the narrator?
The speaker, the one who tells the story
All the boys in the class have the newest sneakers. Bobby wants the newest sneakers, but his family can't afford to buy them. Bobby is _________.
Jealous
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
What does Central idea mean?
What the story/paragraph is mostly about
Nicole noticed that all the girls were bothering Taylor, so she invited Taylor to sit with her and her friends at lunch. Taylor is now great friends with Nicole. How would you describe Nicole?
kind, compassionate, caring
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
Blake 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
What is a diagram?
A picture that shows parts of something
Hailey told Diane her biggest secret. Diane went around at lunch and told everyone! Diane is _______.
untrustworthy, dishonest
What should you do when you don’t know the meaning of a word?
Look for clues!
1. Read the sentence and underline the unknown word.
2. Think about what is happening in the sentence.
3. Find other words that may explain the meaning of the unknown word (The sentence before or after)
4. Try different words in place of the unknown word to see if the sentence makes sense
On the way to her room after just being grounded, Tammy murmured something under her breath. What does murmured mean?
whispered
Mary was scared to jump into the pool. Her friend Betty jumped in with no problem. She was fearless. Mary is still afraid. Finally, she gets enough courage to jump in. What is the central message?
take chances; face your fears
What does theme mean?
The central message, moral of the story.
The lesson we can learn from the story.
Amber keeps telling Barnett what to do. She tells him what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Amber also makes Barnett wear whatever clothes she tells him. What character trait could you use to describe Amber?
bossy