Vocabulary
this is where the story takes place and what time
the setting
the exposition
this is an example of what type of figurative language: Her hair was as soft as silk
simile:
A comparison of two things using "like" or "as"
hair and silk!
even though you're sure B is the answer you should...
look through all answer choices just in case
what is allowed on the desk during testing?
school chromebook, pencil, scratch paper, headphones (if required)
This question says:
Select the sentence that does NOT have errors in capitalization.
this means to select the answer that is fully capitalized with no errors
when a writer is using research from websites, books, etc to help their writing, this is called a...
source
work cited
MLA source
This is an example of what type of figurative language:
If I don't get out of ELA soon, I might explode!
hyperbole: an extreme exaggeration
when you're not sure about any answer choice, use this method
process of elimination
are airpods, or bluetooth headphones allowed during SBAC?
nope
school administered headphones, no blue tooth enablement
this question says, "Choose TWO sentences that do NOT have errors in spelling". This means I should...
what vocabulary word tells you to infer a deeper meaning from the text using figurative language, history, details, author bio, or more?
analyze
theme
this is an example of what type of figurative language: Death called out for her when she chose to walk over the broken bridge
personification: when inanimate things take the traits of humans.
"Death called out for her"
before reading an excerpt of a story, it is always best to
see what the question is asking for first, so you know what you're looking for, before you read it.
how does one log on to SBAC?
Secure browser. Log out of chromebook, click on APPs
this question says to "edit and revise the underlined sentence" what does revise mean?
to correct all errors, to make the sentence stronger
to infer
to analyze
This is an example of what type of figurative language: The sun was high in the sky, its rays casting a warm light along my skin. There was not a cloud in the sky, but there was a gentle breeze to keep me cool. I smelled fresh cut grass, and heard people laughing
imagery: 5 senses, smell, touch, taste, hearing, sight
raise your hand, ask for a break, pause the test, and take a lap in the hallway
One can ask for help during the test from teachers to find the correct answer
false
this question says "choose the BEST way to revise this sentence" but it seems like all the options are correct... what do you do?
what is the difference between relevant information, and information
many things can be a fact, but I can only find facts that SUPPORT my claim
You discover your great-grandfather is an evil mastermind. You develop a time machine to go back to kill him. But in doing so, you cease to exist too... which wouldn't allow you to travel back in time...
This is an example of what type of figurative language
paradox
oxymoron
you know SBAC is happening tomorrow, but there are a few ways to prepare at home. Think of three ways to prepare
study
make your own study guide
eat a good dinner and a good breakfast
get enough sleep
bring an extra snack/water
you decide to cheat on the SBAC to do better. But Ms. M catches you cheating. What will happen?
Your test will be void,
it is possible the whole class, and school itself's tests will ALL be void, and will all need to be taken over again.
The sentence says, correct the error in capitalization. But you notice that there seems to be an extra comma too that might be wrong, should you focus on the comma too?
While it may be wrong, the question ONLY says to focus on capitalization. So I should not think about the comma as part of my answer.