Before/During
Get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast.
What can I do the night before/morning of the test?
Flag for review (Skip) and come back later.
What do I do if I cannot figure it out?
Take your time so you don't make careless mistakes.
Why is it important to pace yourself?
We give details about what a character says, does, thinks, how they look and interactions with other characters.
How do we determine character traits for the protagonist (Main character) in a story? (Characterization) R.1.1, R.1.4
To clarify something by describing it in more detail, revealing important facts and ideas.
What is to EXPLAIN?
All of them!
How many answer choices should you read before making your choice?
This is what we do when we are confused, unsure, or are checking our work. Especially if there is a passage that is referenced.
What is REREAD THE TEXT and or passages referenced?
Go back and re-read. Look for context clues to help you.
If you don't know the answer to the question or a word being used, what should you do?
As the reader, the author's word choice in the text makes me feel a certain way as I am reading through the story - I can put myself in the shoes of the main character.
What mood is created by a particular example of figurative language? R.3.1
This cannot be 1 word (that is a topic). It is the message the author is conveying in the text.
What are the requirements for a THEME? R1.2, R.1.4
Read the questions first before reading the text.
How can I get an idea of what I am looking for while I read the text?
Cross out the answers that you know are not correct: This gives you a better chance for a correct answer.
What is the POE POE : PROCESS OF ELIMINATION!
Answer all parts of the questions being asked providing text details in your own words or quoted, usually 7 - 10 sentences (1 paragraph)
How do I answer a short response?
Tells how things are the same AND how they are different using detailed text evidence.
What is to compare and contrast? R.3.4
When you put details about the text you read into your own words.
What is paraphrasing grade level text? R.3.2
They are 100% of the time wrong!
What happens if you leave an answer blank?
Take your time, if you finish early go back and check your answers. ASK the question (Does this answer the question being asked?)
What should I do when I am done?
This is how I check that my answer is the BEST choice - and how I recheck my work when I am finished.
Does my choice ANSWER the question being asked?
Using the words in the sentences around an unknown word or phrase to help you understand that word or concept.
What are context clues? V.1.3
This is longer than a short response question and will usually be identified as such - so you are well aware of the expectations. Requires 1 - 3 paragraphs for a response.
What is an extended response question?
Remember: whether you think you can – or whether you think you can’t –
YOU ARE RIGHT!
Why is MINDSET important?
These require more than one single answer, must be answered completely to get full credit, and they are more common than you think!
What are MULTI-STEP QUESTIONS?
Think critically and try to eliminate solutions that don't make sense (are too much, too little, or that don't make sense).
What is another good strategy for choosing the correct solution to problems you are unsure of?
Analyze both texts and tell how they are the same and how they are different using text evidence.
How do we compare and contract the ways in which authors have adapted mythical, classical, or religious texts. R.3.3
Examine each piece of evidence, interpret the results, and write the explanation in great detail - usually 1 - 2 paragraphs.
What is to ANALYZE?