Before the Test
Reading the Passage
Open Ended responses
Vending Machines in School
Vending Machines in School
100
What should you do the night before the test?
get sleep
100
What tool should you use while testing to mark important information?
highlighter
100
What is the FIRST thing you should do after reading the open-ended prompt?
highlight the key words and the number
100
#1
B
100
#6
D
200
What is an example of a good "before test" breakfast?
something with protein, not much sugar
200
What should you do to a long passage to make it easier to read?
Break it into chunks
200
You shouldn't start writing your answer until you've created a ________________ .
graphic organizer
200
#2
A
200
#7
C
300
What is important to remember the morning of the test?
Be on time for school
300
What should you write when reading the passage?
In the margin write question numbers
300
What is the first sentence you should write in an open ended response?
restate the question
300
#3
C
300
#8
A
400
What is the first thing you should read or look at when given a text passage?
text features
400
How is reading a test passage different from reading your self-selected book?
A test passage is about a topic that may not interest you. All you need to do is answer the questions they give you.
400
What should you include in your response to help organize your writing?
transition words
400
#4
C
400
Is this a good reason to write for the open ended response? Why or why not? The first reason that I believe editorial #1 is better is because the student gives facts.
No - It doesn't explain the reason or give facts from the story.
500
It is important to read these first so you know what you're looking for while you read. But remember to cover up the answer choices.
multiple choice questions
500
What should you do if you don't understand what you're reading on a test?
Stop. Take a short break. Re-read the questions. Start over.
500
What else do you need to do in your response beside just give facts from the text?
explain your reasons
500
#5
B
500
Is this a good reason to write for the open-ended response? Why or why not? The first reason that editorial #1 is more convincing is because it includes specific data, like "drinking one 12 ounce soda a day is like eating 10 teaspoons of sugar". This is convincing because it gives facts that are proven - you can't argue with that.
Yes - it gives a fact from the story and explains it
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