TAKS Test Day
Revising and Editing
Leads
Composition
EXTRA
100
How much time do I have to take the test?
As much time as you need!
100
How do I know if a sentence is complete?
It has a subject and a verb (the who and what)
100
This lead sets the scene by painting a picture in the reader's mind
What is a Descriptive Lead
100
Whenever you are writing always stick to this
What is the prompt
100
What should I do the night before the test?
Get a good night's sleep
200
Can I talk during the test or share my answers with anyone?
NO WAY!!!!!
200
FANBOYS stands for
For And Nor But Or Yes So
200
This lead presents the central conflict to the reader immediately
What is a Conflict Lead
200
After I read the prompt, what is the first thing I should do when I begin?
Brainstorm and Plan
200
Should I ever just get up out of my seat during the test?
No, always raise your hand
300
What should I do with my answer document when my test begins?
Put it to the side and only bubble after I have checked over my work completely.
300
AAAWWUBBIS stands for
After As Although When While Until Before Because If Since
300
This type of lead draws the reader in by having them ponder the events that lie ahead
What is a Question Lead
300
What can I add to my paper to make it more interesting for the reader?
Vivid Verbs, snap shots, and thought shots
300
I am almost finished with my self-select novel. What should I do before tomorrow?
Find a new book to read and bring both on testing day
400
What should I do the morning of the TAKS test?
Take a deep breath and eat a good breakfast.
400
When I have an AAAWWUBBIS in my sentence when do I need a comma?
Only when the sentence BEGINS with the AAAWWUBBIS and dependent clause
400
This type of lead hints at the life lesson that the memoir will teach
What is a Thematic Lead
400
The three types of thought shots
Flash-back, flash-ahead, and internal dialogue
400
What strategy helps us to elaborate?
Show, Don't Tell
500
Two #2 Pencils, A book to read, an eraser, and snacks that fit into a coffee filter
What I should bring on testing day. ***NOT A CELL PHONE OR BACKPACK***
500
When using a FANBOYS to connect two complete sentences, where does the comma go?
Before the FANBOYS
500
This type of lead introduces the reader to the narrator of the memoir
What is a Narrator Lead
500
What is a good way to start my composition (beginning)?
Snap Shots, Thought Shots, Sounds (Onomatopieoa), Dialogue, or action
500
Can you talk about the test with your friends at lunch?
NO WAY
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