Writing
Reading
Testing Basics
Context clues
Context clues
100
When you come across an Open Ended Question, use this strategy.
What is RACER?
100
What is the first thing you should do when you get to the article or story?
Read the questions first.
100
What can you do the night before each test day to better prepare yourself?
Sleep! Relax!
100
The novice baseball player did not get to play a lot because he kept making mistakes. What does NOVICE mean?
new at the sport
100
What does "don't cry over spilt milk mean?"
Don't cry over silly things.
200
When the question asks you to be sure to include specific details from the text, use these key sentences in your answer.
What is "For example, in the text it says..." "The text states..." "For example, in the article..."?
200
If you're asked to find the theme, what are you finding?
Lesson learned
200
You don't need to eat breakfast the day of a test. True or false.
FALSE.
200
Maria used to be frail, but in the past year, she has become strong. What does Frail mean?
weak
200
If someone is feeling blue, how are they feeling?
depressed
300

What are the parts that need to be included in an opinion essay or an ECR?

3 - 5 paragraphs--Intro, 3 body paragraphs (3 reasons), Conclusion

300
Write a sentence with dialogue with the correct punctuation.
TEACHER CHECK
300
What is something you can do for multiple choice questions to help you?
Cross out incorrect answers.
300
Tim was reluctant to give his speech, but Jenna was enthusiastic about talking in front of the class. What does reluctant mean?
nervous
300
If someone is going to hit the hay, what does that mean?
Go to sleep.
400
Name three things you have to include in an essay that asks you to rewrite the story in a different character's point of view.
1. Stay in that character's POV - 1st person 2. Include dialogue 3. Include details and main events from the story 4. Don't make up random things that didn't happen.
400
Give an example of three DIFFERENT types of figurative language and label them
Simile Metaphor Alliteration Hyperbole Etc.
400
What should you do if you finish early?
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS!
400
Do not exert all your energy in the first half of the game or you will be tired in the second half. What does Exert mean?
use up
400
We had surplus food after our camping trip, so we ate the extra meals at home. What does surplus mean?
extra
500
Name three things that must be included in a narrative.
1. Characters 2. Dialogue 3. fig language 4. Story elements 5. GOOD LEAD
500
1. What does it mean to compare and contrast? 2. What are the parts of a compare contrast essay?
1. Similarities and differences 2. - Paragraphs Restate, similarities, differences, 360
500

What are some things you do during the test to help you focus and stay calm?

Take a break by going to the bathroom. Pause and use a calming strategy or breathing exercise. 

500
Cassette tapes are now obsolete because CDs were invented. What does obsolete mean?
pointless
500

Who are the best students ever?

Gustine Tigers

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