Testing Rules/Strategies
The best way to feel WELL RESTED for your SOL test on Tuesday is...
What is A GOOD NIGHT'S REST?
An author has 3 purposes when he/she writes.
What is .. persuade, inform, and entertain?
Fact! She does!
Caleb's soccer game will be played on a field at the top of a hill. On each side, there is a steep slope down. The view is great! If the ball got kicked out of bounds, though, there would be a big problem. What might happen to the ball if it is kicked out of bounds?
This story element tells readers WHO the story is about.
What is the best way to FEEL your best for your SOL test on Tuesday morning...
The light flickered and went out. It was so dark that Mr. Potter couldn't see his hand in front of his face. "Hello?" he called out.
What is the purpose of this text?
What is .. to entertain?
The 3rd grade reading SOL test will start at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
FACT
The sun went away, the sky grew dark, big black clouds puffed up in the sky, and the wind began to blow. What do you predict happened next?
This story element is WHERE the story mostly takes place.
What is Setting?
What is .. ask to use the bathroom and/or close your eyes at your desk for 2 minutes?
Dave Shepherd wants to clean up our city parks, and he's counting on your vote! Vote Shepherd for mayor today!
What is the author's purpose?
What is .. to persuade?
Ms. Sallah is the best Language Arts teacher! This is an opinion. Why is it not a fact?
Avery may think that Ms. Yopp is the best Language Arts teacher, Odessa may think Mrs. Stiles is the best Language Arts teacher, Ms. Sallah thinks that her 11th grade Language Arts teacher is the best Language Arts teacher. It is what we each think.
Ms. Sallah's dog, Rosie, ran around the yard looking for her lost bone. She sniffed all over the lawn. She found a spot close to the fence and immediately started digging. What happened next?
This story element tells the THINGS that happen in a story.
What is Events?
What is to read two books of your choice OR put your head down on your desk (rest)?
When Jennifer, the kids giggled. Jennifer said, "Boo!" Then all the kids did, too.
What is the purpose of this text?
What is .. to entertain?
"Bathing your dog takes a few simple steps. First, wet your dog. Then, gently rub soap into his or her fur. Wash the soap off completely with cool water."
What is the author's purpose?
What is .. to inform?
Gianna had just mopped the kitchen floor. It was very slippery. Ava sprints into the kitchen for an afternoon snack. Gianna tried to warn her, but it was too late. What has happened to Ava?
This story element is the issue or challenge in a story.
What is a problem?
You are on number 3 of your SOL test. You feel nervous because the past two questions you answered were very difficult. You should...
What is STAY POSITIVE? YOU CAN DO THIS!
Provide one story example of an author trying to PERSUADE, INFORM, and ENTERTAIN the readers/audience.
The answer will vary!
Janet and Wyatt are getting married on July 3 at the Main Hall on Parson Road. Dinner will follow at the Erickson home.
What is the author's purpose?
What is .. to inform?
Jack Pinkley smelled smoke. He looked outside and saw where it was coming from. A pile of leaves had caught on fire! Jack ran to the phone and started dialing. Who was Jack most likely calling?
What is .. 911?
Identify 3 characters, 2 events, 1 conflict the characters are facing, and the setting, in .. The Big Game.
Answers will vary!