Physically/Mentally Ready
Reading
Writing
Test Taking Vocabulary
Multiple Choice Strategies
100
One way to help yourself on a multiple choice questiion is to
Highlight key terms and concepts
100
This may not be stated directly in the text, however it tells what the passage topic is totally centered around.
What is the main idea
100
How many paragraphs are you expected to write in the WRITING section?
5
100

Show how the facts or ideas are similar.

What is compare
100

This strategy shows you how to get rid of wrong answers and narrow down your choices. It’s easier to pick the right answer when you have fewer options to choose from.

What is Process of Elimination
200
Which is a good thing to do when taking a multiple choice test?

a)consider all answer choices b)anticipate theanswer

c)all are correct d)eliminate silly answers e)read entire questions

C all are correct
200

This type of question will ask about things not clearly stated in the passage. You will be expected to think about clues in the passage and then figure out the answer to the question.

What is an inference question
200
Which is correct?

a) It always rain in Seattle.

b) It often rains in Seattle.

B- often is a qualifier word that makes the statement true.
200

Draw a conclusion based on given facts; predict, generalize.

What is Infer
200

This strategy teaches you how to spot clues in the test item that will help you figure out the answer. Clues can be hiding in the directions, the passage, or the answer choices.

What is using context Clues
300
How can you decrease stress levels?
Leave the drama behind, take care of problems before you get to school, be prepared, etc.
300

A synonym for impressive

 a) big

b) spectacular 

c) burglar

What is b


300
What is one item you are graded on in the WRITING section?
answers will vary
300
Open response questions will usually have more than one part. When you answer the open response, what should you remember to do when writing your answer?
Label the correct section with 1, 2,  or A, B
300

Previewing the questions and answers helps you know what information to look for as you read. 

True or False

What is True
400
Instead of striving for ever student to be Advanced on the test, what are we striving for?
Improvement from last year (you are only competing against yourself)
400
A synonym for considerable

a) major

b) long

c) installment

What is A
400
What are two items you are graded on in the writing section?
answers will vary

(mechnics, ideas, punctuation, organization)

400
Examine the main parts
What is summarize
400

This strategy shows you how to “test out” each answer choice by plugging it into a sentence or phrase. You can then cross out answers that don’t make sense and find the answer that is the best fit.

What is the Plug-In strategy
500
What are the advantages of scoring advanced or proficient on the test?
Parties, rewards, 6th grade EOC card, no lab classes in Junior High
500
A antonym for conceal 

a) glare

b) begin

c) appear 

What is C
500
Name the 4 types of writing styles that you may be asked to write.
Narrative Expository Descriptive Persuasive
500

Review in detail, step by step.

What is to Trace
500

This strategy can help you clarify a question or find information that you need in order to find the best answer.

What is the Reread Strategy
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