Before the test
Before the test, it is always important to do something that will give you energy and focus. What is it?
Eat a good breakfast.
What should you do if you have no idea of the right answer and cannot eliminate any choices?
Guess!
Why should you always guess on a true/false test?
You have a 50% chance of getting the answer correct.
What should you do to the key words in a question?
You should circle or underline key words to help you identify the correct answer.
How does paragraph 1 help develop overall passage?
A. It describes how Shaun White did in the Sochi games.
B. It explains that Shaun White had a heart defect.
C. It compares Shaun to his brother
D. It highlights some of Shaun's accomplishments.
D. It highlights some of Shaun's accomplishments.
What can you do the night before to help improve your score?
Get a good night's sleep!
When you start to feel nervous or anxious during the test, name something your should do to help you relax.
Take a deep breath, stretch, take a mini break, and/or keep a positive attitude.
If you see qualifiers like "never, always, and every,” you can generally guess that the answer is _________.
False
Because answer options are often similar, what must you do before choosing your answer?
You must read ALL answer options before choosing.
Read the sentence:
"Shaun overcame many adversities to get where he is today." (paragraph 3)
Select three synonyms for the word adversities as it is used in the sentence.
A. Misfortune
B. Difficulty
C. Fortune
D. Event
E. Hardship
F. Fate
A. Misfortune B. Difficulty E. Hardship
What is one thing you should do 15-20 minutes before the test?
Use the bathroom!
It is important not to make assumptions – what should you always do before starting a new test section?
Read & understand the directions!
Name three words, qualifiers, that can be used to show an answer could be true or false, depending on its circumstances.
usually, sometimes, or generally
often, occasionally, rarely, infrequently, seldom
If you are stuck on a question, what can you to do make your choice easier?
Eliminate the obvious wrong answers to narrow down your choice.
Read the sentence from the passage:
"Then, following in his older brother's footsteps, he began snowboarding." (Paragraph 3)
What does the phrase "following in his brother's footsteps" mean as it is used in this sentence?
A. To do the same as his brother
B. To take the same steps as his brother
C. To take a unique & different path
D. To make the most of his family
A. To do the same as his brother
What choice should you make after waking up to help with focus during the test?
Dress comfortably!
The test will consist of many questions, some hard and some easy. If you are stuck on a question, what should you do?
Finish the questions you can answer, and go back again when you're done with fresh eyes.
If part of the statement is false and part of the statement is true, what answer must you choose?
False
If you’re seeing a reference to a paragraph or line for a question, what should you do and WHY?
Go back and find it in the passage BECAUSE you may be able to use context clues to help you.
What message is Shaun trying to convey in paragraph 4?
A. Knowledge is a powerful tool.
B. Enjoy life while you are able.
C. Don't be afraid to fail.
D. Believe those who seek the truth.
C. Don't be afraid to fail.
When you receive the test, what should you do after you put your name on it?
Familiarize yourself with the format/directions.
If a question is difficult to understand, what two things can you do to help you answer it?
Reword the question in your own words, and if that doesn’t help, ask the teacher for clarification (unless it is a standardized test, then just do your best).
How can you check your answers for true or false in an ELA test?
Re-read the passage to check your answer and find the evidence.
Sometimes, questions come from footnotes. What is a footnote and how can it help you?
A footnote is a reference at the bottom of the page that provides additional information to the reader for comprehension purposes (not commonly known concepts). It can help you comprehend the passage or term.
What is the author's purpose for writing this passage & what paragraph best supports your choice?
A. The author wants to describe who Shaun White is to the reader.
B. The author wants to inform the reader about Shaun White's character.
C. The author wants to entertain the reader with popular news about Shaun White.
D. The author want to persuade the reader to like Shaun White as a friend.
B. The author wants to inform the reader about Shaun White's character.
Paragraph 4