Physically/Mentally Ready
Reading
Writing
Test Taking Language
Multiple Choice Strategies
100
What should you do the night before a test?
Go to bed early
100

What should you do first? A) read the passage B) read the questions

Read the questions

100
How many paragraphs are you expected to write in the WRITING section?
5
100

What should you think when you see the word "always" or "never" in a multiple choice answer?

This answer is PROBABLY not right.  It could be, but this word should make you think carefully about choosing this answer. 

100
What should you try to do before you read the answer choices?
Try to solve/predict the problem before looking at the answers
200
What should you do the morning of the test?
Eat breakfast
200

When you see the statement "see paragraph 18" in a question what should you do? 

go back to the paragraph and re read it.
200

Before you write, what are expected to do?

Annotate your reading and Plan! 

200

What should you think when you see the word "best" in a question?

There might be more than one correct answer, you should choose the one that is the best correct answer.

200
What words or phrases should you circle or highlight in a multiple choice question?
What the question is asking you (key words) and where to find extra information.
300
How can you decrease stress levels?
Leave the drama behind, take care of problems before you get to school, be prepared, etc.
300
When you read a multiple choice question, you should try and answer it before you look at the answer choices. True or False
True!!
300

What is a strategy you should use for RST, LAT or persuasive writing? 

RACE

300

What should you do while reading the passage?

Take notes! Highlight important information!

300
Which statement is true? A) once you find the answer, circle it, and move on quickly to the next problem B) read all the answer choices before circling the answer
B
400

Instead of striving for every student to be Advanced on the test, what are we striving for?

Improvement from last year (you are only competing against yourself)

400
What should you cirlcle or underline in a multiple choice question?
key words, what the question is asking you, where to find information
400
What are two items you are graded on in the writing section?
answers will vary
400

True or False:

Its best to be the first one done

FALSE

Take your time, reread carefully, go back into the passage and find the answer

400
Why would you cross through answers in a multiple choice question?
you are eliminating choices, which will help you find the right answer
500

What are the advantages of scoring advanced or proficient on the test?

Door Dash Party, iShine rewards, hardworking husky reward

500

When you answer a multiple choice question you should try to rule out as many answers as possible before choosing your answer. True or false?

True

500

Name the 4 types of writing styles that you may be asked to write.

Narrative 

Literary analysis task

Persuasive

Research Simulation Task

500

True or False

This test doesn't really matter so I should try.

False!

We use these to decide who needs am tutoring, who needs extra help with Mr Croland or Mr Yablon, high schools look at your 6 & 7 grade scores when deciding your acceptance into their programs 

500

You only have 3 minutes left, you have 10 multiple choice questions left, what do you do?

Fill in all C's and THEN go back and try to answer the questions you may know.

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