Test Preparedness
A boy stays up till 11:00 pm watching TV the night before the ELA State test. Is he prepared? How will he feel? What should he do?
No, he will feel tired and stressed.
He should have use some time at home reviewing his test prep strategies and having a good night rest.
The big idea or main points. Not a summary of events!
Central/Main idea
The author’s use of language to create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind.
-Imagery helps us to picture the story in our minds.
What can you do while reading the text to ensure you understand what is happening in th e text.
Annotate, Underline, Circle, Star, Connection
The R in RACE stands for…
Restate, which means you write the question or prompt as a statement
Jamie goes to bed at 9:30 pm, reads his test prep handout. In the morning, he gets to school right after breakfast is over, so does not get to eat. Why isn’t Jamie fully prepared for the test?
Jamie didnt get to eat breakfast, so he will not have energy to focus on the test.
To make an idea, impression, or a feeling known to someone.
Convey
A comparison using the word 'like' or 'as'.
Simile
How can you ensure you read the text with focus?
-Preview the multiple choice questions before you read the text and CIRCLE KEY words.
-Read the text and PICTURE IT, Use your imagination to visualize the text in your mind.
-Annotate (write or draw)/ underline/highlight text when reading the second time.
What are some ways you can begin an essay?
With a quote from the text.
With humor.
True/False -
False! Do not worry about hurrying to lunch, take all the time you need to complete test.
The person talking in the text, or using "I".
Narrator or 1st person.
An object that stands for something more than itself.
Symbolism
A sentence from the text that support my inference is?
Quote
Citation
Textual evidence
It is NOT ok to write “I think” in your response!! What should you write instead when writing your inference?
It is evident that...
It is clear that...
I infer that...
What days will your ELA State Test be on?
Wednesday, April 19th
Thursday April 20th
A change, or consequence of an action, or cause;
Cause and _________.
Effect
Two or more characters having a conversation.
Dialogue
True/False
False! Always try, it‘s better than leaving it blank/empty as you may get credit for something.
Explain the procedure for testing days.
You report to classroom your first hour, and wait on instructions.
To sum up the main points of a text so that it is shorter.
Summarize
The last step in the writing process, distribute and give to teacher...
Publish it!
(The writing is a process that involves at least four distinct steps: prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing, publishing.)
Break down what you need to do when answering a short response.
RACE or A+ADD+V
You must have a concluding paragraph in your essay (long response), how should you start this paragraph?
In conclusion,
To sum up,