The State Test
When is the state test?
NEXT WEEK!
What is a key detail?
Information that is important to the story!
What is the conflict of a story?
The main problem
Where can you find evidence for your answers?
The text!
What does it mean to infer?
To make an assumption based on evidence from the text.
What two subjects will you be tested on?
Math and Reading/Writing
What happens at the beginning of the story?
Little Mouse was hungry but his pantry was empty!
What is the solution of a story?
How the main problem is solved
Who is the main character of The Little Mouse? Describe the main character.
The main character is Little Mouse. The text says that Little Mouse pouts which shows he is grumpy.
Are inferences something that is said specifically in the text?
NOOO
Where are you taking the test?
In our classroom!
What happens first?
- Little Mouse learns that being positive helps the time pass
or
- Little Mouse met Tiny Mouse while gathering food
Little Mouse met Tiny Mouse while gathering food
What is the conflict in The Little Mouse?
Little Mouse is hungry and he is out of food. He is grumpy about having to search for food.
Do you have to guess when questions ask you about the text?
NOOO
All answers are in the text!
Are inferences random guesses?
NOOO
Use the text :)
Can you talk during the test?
NOOOOOOOOO
YESSSSS
What is the solution in The Little Mouse?
Little Mouse gathers food and learns to be more positive.
Describe the setting of The Little Mouse.
Outside/The Woods (gathering nuts and seeds)
What can the reader infer about Tiny Mouse?
She is cheerful and looks at the positive side of things.
Who is going to ROCK the state test?
YOU GUYS!!!
What tool can you use to help you remember how to write a summary?
Somebody
Wanted
But
So
Then
What part of SWBST shows the conflict?
Somebody
Wanted
But
So
Then
But
Describe
She helped him be more positive