Tooth 1
Dramatic Exaggeration!
Do you need to go back to the text to answer question 22? How should you answer that question?
No! You just need to match the keywords and use process of elimination to COMPLETELY support the claim in that question. You should also be considering connotation.
Do we need to go back to the passage to answer question 26? What is the correct answer for question 26 and why are all other answers incorrect?
No need to go back to the passage!
C is the correct answer! A is wrong, there is no description. B is wrong, there is no compare and contrast. D is wrong, there is question but no answer.
What is the correct answer for question 29 and why are all other answers incorrect?
B is correct! fluoride is never mentioned, C is not correct at all, D is correct but doesn't have to do with tooth damage.
Why do birds sing most in the morning time?
Because their songs travel further in the morning! It has to do with the moisture in the air!
They want their songs to be heard!
How should you go about answering question 20?
First, identify the hyperbole in paragraph 1 and then use process of elimination (and consider connotation) to accurately answer the question.
Which two answers can I immediately cross off for question 23?
A and D can be crossed off because they have to do with the second passage not the first - be sure to read the questions CLOSELY! This is how they get you!
How should you go about answering question 27?
You should take those one word answer choices and then plug them back into the target sentence. With the way this question is structured, you don't even need to refer back to the text.
What is your distractor for question 29 and why?
D! Although it correctly states ideas in both passages it is not relevant to tooth damage.
Who is fated, in Greek Mythology, to have his liver pecked out by eagles each day?
Prometheus!
Why are C and D incorrect answers for question 20?
Because they do not have the correct connotation! They are far too positive compared to the tone of the paragraph!
What is the correct answer for question 24 and why are all other answers incorrect?
B is the correct answer! A and D say the opposite of what the text states. C is not mentioned in the text - refined sugars were invented way after farming was popularized. We are talking about simple sugars in this passage not refined sugars.
Before choosing an answer choice make sure you understand those key words - that's how they get you!
How should you go about answering question 28?
You should take those one word answer choices and then plug them back into the target sentence. With the way this question is structured, you don't even need to refer back to the text.
If part of the answer is incorrect...
... the entire answer is incorrect
Who in Greek Mythology flew too close to the sun and ended up drowning in the ocean? (sort of bird related...)
How should you go about answering question 21?
Reread paragraph 4 and use process of elimination to accurately answer this question!
Which key words or phrases did you match between Part A and Part B of question 24?
diet strongly affects tooth decay - eat nutritious diets and save our teeth
Which answers can I immediately cross off for question 28 and why?
B and D are the absolute opposite of what the target word means - they have an entirely different connotation!
How much time should you spend on question 30?
DOUBLE THE QUESTION DOUBLE THE TIME!
ALWAYS BE ON HIGH ALERT FOR THESE TWO PASSAGE QUESTIONS!
What kind of fictional bird is often mentioned in The Hunger Games series (and is even mentioned in a title of one of the books...)
The Mockingjay!
What should you be matching between your part A and part B questions?
THE KEYWORDS, DARN IT
What is the question 25 really asking?
Which of these answer choices are key details that have to do with the main idea of the text?
HINT: you should be able to order your key details to make a strong summary of the text
How much time should you be spending on question 29?
DOUBLE THE QUESTION DOUBLE THE TIME
Always PAUSE and be on HIGH ALERT when a question is asking about more than one text.
Are you ready for your ELA assessment?
YOU BETTER BE!
Name a bird with a compound name!
hummingbird, bluebird, woodpecker, etc