Fiction Text
Non-fiction Text
Practical Text
Writing
Test Strategies
100
How do you know if a passage is fiction?
characters, dialogue, made up story, read for fun
100
How do you know if a text is non-fiction?
It gives the reader facts and information about a topic.
100
How do you know if a passage is a "practical text?"
It tells you how to do something or make something. It give you instructions/directions.
100
What are words like "first, next, then, last" called?
transition words
100
Why are some words underlined or bolded in a passage?
The author wants you to notice these words. You will probably be asked about them!
200
What is the "setting" of a story?
where the story happens
200
Why does an author write a non-fiction text? (What is the author's purpose?)
To inform the reader
200
True or false: Practical text is fiction.
false
200
Give an example of two words that are synonyms.
Responses such as: small-little, large-huge, pretty-beautiful
200
Should you read the passage or the questions first? Why?
Read the questions first so you can start looking for answers right away.
300
What would probably be the "mood" of the story, The Girl Who Stood on a Grave?
scary
300
What does the Table of Contents tell you?
Page numbers in text where specific information is located
300
What is another word for the tools needed to make or do a job?
utensils/supplies/materials
300
What should you do when you are beginning to write the first line of a paragraph?
indent
300
What should you do if you are not sure about a multiple choice question?
Eliminate wrong answers, look back in the passage.
400
What could be one reason that an author writes a fiction passage?
To tell an entertaining story.
400
What are words or phrases called that tell what the next part of the text will be about (hint: the words are usually in bold print or underlined)
subheading
400
What would happen if you left out a step in a set of directions?
The recipe/project would turn out badly.
400
Give an example of an onomatopoeia.
ZOOM, POP, WHOOSH, etc.
400
Should you leave a multiple choice question blank if you do not know for sure what the answer is?
No, you should make your best guess (one of the answer choices is correct.)
500
Name a fiction book you have read and name the main character/characters.
example: Curious George Goes to the Circus - George, Man in the Yellow Hat
500
Name a topic that a non-fiction text could be about.
race cars, sharks, dogs, monster trucks, motorcycles, etc.
500
List two kinds of practical text you have seen.
recipe, schedules, instructions
500
What should you do right after you finish a writing piece?
edit/revise, go back and check work, read the piece and make corrections, etc.
500
What is the CUB strategy? Why should you use it?
CUB stands for "circle, underline, box." It helps makes sure you know exactly what the question is asking you to do.
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