I'm Worried
How long do I have to take my test?
No time limit!
Can I use my writing notebook, Wonders books, or posters to help me on SBAC?
Nope !
"quiet as a mouse"
simile
How can I use my scratch paper?T
Take notes, solve problems, brain dumps... write positive notes to yourself
What is it called when you have to write 5 paragraphs on SBAC?
An Essay
What do I do if I don't know a word?
sound it out or use context clues
Do I need to write an introductory paragraph and a concluding paragraph to get full points?
Yes, always write both of those
"squawking seagulls swoop on sunbathers"
alliteration
Am I allowed to talk to anyone?
No !! only your teacher, quietly.
How many essays will you need to write on SBAC?
ONE!!!!
What do I do if I really have to use the bathroom?
Raise your hand and let the teacher know
In opinion writing, what must you do in the introductory paragraph?
Make a claim! Say your opinion.
The boom of the fireworks scared the dog.
onomatopeia
How many days are the SBAC tests?
4 days (ELA CAT, ELA P/T, MATH CAT, MATH P/T)
How many sentences for a good constructed response answer?
3-4
What are the two things I can do after I am done with the test?
sleep or read
What are the easiest 2 points I can get on my essay?
Conventions: punctuation, spelling, periods, commas, grammar, and language usage
I was dying of laughter.
hyperbole
What do I do if my computer dies?
Raise your hand and let your teacher know when you have 10% left so it doesn't die!!!
The SBAC is boring, should I rush through it?
No! Nope! Never, ever, ever!!! Don't even think about it !!
What can I use my scratch paper for during the reading part of SBAC?
notes, Jane Schaffer, writing my rough draft
What are the three writing styles that may be used in SBAC?
Informative, Opinion, and Narrative
In the jungle, the lion sings tonight.
personification
Will all the questions be easy?
No, some of them will be easy and some will be hard.
Will Ms. Contreras, Ms. Rubio, Ms. Castillo & Ms. Lopez be proud of you no matter what your score is? (if you take your time)
OF COURSE !!! YES!!!