ELA Test Prep Habits
What should we do when reading fictional texts?
Annotate for CPSLL
What should we do as soon as we finish reading a prompt?
TAP it out
Name one affirmation you can tell yourself before testing begins.
(Any positive, uplifting phrase!)
What score are you trying to earn on the TCAP?
A 3 or a 4!
What should we do if we finish before the time is up?
Check our work!
What should we do when reading informational texts?
Annotate for WATT
What should we do before we start drafting?
Make an SPO/MPO
Name two things you can do on Sunday night to prepare for Monday's test.
Answers will vary, but you should...
- Set your alarm clock
- Go to bed early
Which NBA team is the best team?
Bucks or Heat!
During testing, we keep our eyes on our test. Where else should we look during testing?
At the clock and start/stop times!
What should we do when reading questions?
Annotate key words and ask ourself: what is this question asking?
Do we jot or write complete sentences when planning our SPO/MPO?
We jot!
(except for our Topic Sentence/Thesis Statement - this can be in a complete sentence)
Name two things you can do on Monday morning to prepare for the test.
Answers will vary, but you should...
- Eat a good breakfast
- Arrive to school on time
Shoutout one person that has helped you work towards your TCAP goals!
(Answers will vary)
What should we do when we hear the teacher say there are 5 minutes remaining?
If we are done, we should continue checking our work.
If we are not done, we should work VERY quickly to make sure no answers are left blank.
What should we do when finding every answer?
What should we use at the start and end of every sentence?
A capital letter and a punctuation mark.
What should we do if we are stuck on one question for a long time?
If you’ve read the question and looked for evidence 2 times, but you're still confused, you make your best guess, mark it, and move on. You can return to it to check later.
Why is it important to reach our TCAP goals?
Answers will vary, but...
- It shows off how hard we have been working since Kindergarten!
- It shows we are ready for the next grade and many other things in our future!
Finish this sentence: If we have extra time, we ______ it!
If we have extra time, we USE it!
When do we eliminate answers (slash the trash)?
When we can prove they are wrong
Name three transition words/phrases you can use in your writing.
(Answers will vary.)
What is one thing you can do to take care of yourself on the evening after a testing day?
Answers will vary, but you should...
- Do something you enjoy!
- Relax!
(but still go to bed early!)
Which ELA habit will be the most helpful in helping us reach our TCAP goals?
Going back to the text! / Using text evidence!
Name two ways you will make sure you leave no answers blank.
Answers will vary, but you should...
- Keep your eyes on the clock and fill in any blank questions before the time is up.
- At the end of a subpart (at the stop sign), you should flip back through the subpart making sure EVERY question has an answer bubbled correctly.