Before the Test
The night before the test it is important to .... so that you are well rested.
go to bed early
The morning of the test it is important to fuel your body with
a healthy breakfast
If you need something while testing you should
raise your hand.
True or false - you should brainstorm and prewrite BEFORE you type your essay.
True. I will be picking up your notes after the test.
What are some strategies for when you are feeling anxious or nervous during the test?
Take deep breaths, find a topic you know you like and are good at...
If you don't eat breakfast at home you can...
enjoy breakfast in the cafeteria.
The day of the test you should...so you aren't stressed about being late.
make sure to get to school on time
You will have ....time to finish the test.
7 hours
True or false- during the test it is OK for you to get up to get a tissue or scratch paper.
False. Raise your hand and ask first.
What should you do if you feel sleepy during the test?
Ask permission to use the bathroom. Put some cold water on your face. Get a drink of water. Do some brain gym exercises.
True or false: The morning of the test you should talk to your friends about how nervous you are about testing.
False. Speak positively and visualize you ROCKING it!
The only thing you can do after the test is nap or.....
read.
If you need a dictionary, there is one....
embedded in your test.
True or false - you don't need to make a T chart for paired passage questions.
false. I will be checking notes when I pick them up.
What should you do if you find a question you don't understand?
Use the dictionary if needed. After being stuck for a few minutes, move on and come back later.
You want to dress comfortably on testing day. Can we wear pajamas?
Why not? YES.
The best thing would be leaving your device at home but if you have to bring it to school make sure you...
turn it off AND give it to Mrs. Doss.
True or false- your teacher is allowed to help you with something you don't understand on the test.
False
True or false - you are allowed to ask for more scratch paper if you need it.
True
Should you write down all of your answers and strategies?
Depends. I want you to write using the strategies that are most helpful to YOU. You must: brainstorm, prewrite, color code, write the answer and write T-charts down. Other than that, I will trust you to write the strategies that are helpful to you (text evidence, etc...)
What should you do AS SOON AS you are given a blank piece of paper?
high protein/healthy/low sugar
True or False---you should skip an answer if you are stuck.
True--but flag it until you can come back with fresh eyes.
True or false - you have to work the questions in order starting with #1.
False. I suggest starting with the ECR while you are fresh and awake.
What strategy is required for paired passages?
T-chart