Vocabulary
What is the definition of "theme"?
A message about life or the world.
What does RACECE stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Cite Explain
True or False: You should use your highlighter to help you annotate the text.
True
What is one thing you should NOT do while taking the test.
Call out
get out of your seat
crying uncontrollably
scream for help
What is the definition of "annotate"?
Add notes
Which grades will take the state standardized test?
Students in grades 3–8 take the State English Language Arts (ELA) test each spring.
What is the purpose of annotating?
To help to understand the text better.
What two things does an extended response include that a short response does not?
Introduction and Conclusion
What is the definition of "central idea"?
What the text is mostly about
One way Johnny's attitude changed is that
False
NO
What is the definition of "develop"?
To grow
When you read a new test question, what is one thing you need to do to understand how to answer it?
Break it down and identify the different parts of the text that the question is asking us to connect!
What is one of the 4 common text structures?
Chronological
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast
4
What is the definition of "support"?
Back up an idea.
What should you do if you don't know the answer to a question?
Skip it and come back later
What should you do if you know a multiple-choice answer is wrong?
Cross it out
How many points is a short response worth?
2