Testing Reminders
What are the ONLY two things you can do after the test?
Read a book or put your head down
It wasn't so bad being a frog, really. The lake was cool and refreshing. Jumping was fun too. Cody hadn't been able to jump like that with his human legs. He was even getting used to eating flies. But sometimes he missed his old life, especially pizza. He really missed pizza. Maybe if he apologized, the witch would turn him back. What type of point of view is this?
Third Person Limited
Which plot element introduces the characters and setting?
Exposition
What is the text structure that provides details and information about a subject?
Description
What are two things you should do tonight before the STAAR test?
Get plenty of sleep and charge your laptop
The puppies were so cute! Two of them were all black, one was black with white markings, and the other three were light brown. They were all rolling around playing together on the floor. I didn't know which one to choose. Then one of them broke away from the others and came right to me! I didn't have to pick one of the puppies after all. Instead, one of the puppies picked me! Which point of view is this?
First Person
Which plot element shows the story wrapping up loose ends?
Falling Action
What text structure gives the order of things?
Sequence
How long do you have to take the test?
All day
Dad and Cory hiked the last mile along the river. Dad kept looking at the sky. He wasn't sure if they would make it to the campsite before dark. Cory's stomach was grumbling. All he could think about was dinner. He hoped they would have the hot dogs, but even the stew would be fine. Maybe Dad had some chocolate for dessert. What is the point of view?
Third Person Omniscient
Which plot element shows the turning point of the story?
Climax
What text structure presents answers to an issue?
Breakfast is free at Morris Middle School? True or False.
True
“Well, that's all of them.” Roko looked at the seven tiny fairies flying angrily around inside the glass orb. “What do we do with them now?” “We bring them to Dranco so he can dispose of them properly.” Blatco said with an evil grin. Roko felt a wave of sadness wash over him. How had he not known? How had he not understood? What is the point of view?
Third Person Limited
Which plot element concludes the story?
Resolution
What text structure shows the similarities and differences of things?
Compare and Contrast
How many hours do you have to take the STAAR test?
Seven
“How much longer?” James whined. They'd been shopping for hours and he just wanted to go home. “Just a few minutes more,” his mom said as she tried on yet another pair of shoes. She would have liked to go to a couple more stores, but it looked like James was at the end of his rope. If only the babysitter hadn't gotten sick. What is the point of view?
Third Person Omniscient
Conflict
What text structure presents the result of something and how it impacts things?
Cause and Effect