MCAPP
Essay Section
Essay Section
Online Assessment Features
Determine Meaning OR Theme
Structure OR Point of View
100
Where in an essay should you include quotes DIRECTLY from the text?
a. The introduction
b. The body paragraphs
c. The conclusion
What is: "b. The body paragraphs!"
100
When you see a SQUARE-shaped multiple-choice question, how many answers should you select?
What is: "TWO answers!"
100
What is ‘theme?'
What is: "An idea that recurs throughout the text without being explicitly stated. 1-2 words!"
****MCAPP Theme versus Message
100
What does ‘structure’ mean in Reading and Writing?
What is: "the way authors organize information in text."
200
What is a planning sentence?
What is: "one or more sentences that outline what you want to say in each body paragraph. (i.e. what your essay will be about.) These go after the introductory sentence(s)."
200
What are some important reasons why you should use the scroll bar during an online assessment?
What is: "1. To read the entire text. 2. To go BACK to the text in order to correctly answer a reading comprehension question."
200
What theme could you identify from Excerpt from the Coming King?
a. Hard work
b. Forgiveness
c. Acceptance
d. Family
What is: "a. Hard work!"
200
Which of the following best describes how the children feel about the King in Excerpt from the Coming King?
a. They do not trust him.
b. They are scared of him.
c. They want to please him.
d. They are unhappy to see him.
What is: "c. They want to please him!"
300
When writing an essay about two texts, what should you do BEFORE you write a planning sentence?
What is: "Write an introductory sentence: introduce each text and the author of each text!"
300
Scenario: You are taking the MCCAPP and see a unique question type that you have never seen before. What are some strategies you SHOULD use to help you understand how to correctly answer the question?
What is:
READ the directions
***Any answers relevant to using an online assessment feature
***Any answers relevant to multiple choice-taking strategies
300
What does the phrase ‘make it pretty' mean as it is used in the text Excerpt from the Coming King?
a. To clean up the playground
b. To dress in nice clothes for the King
c. To make the playground pleasing to the eye
d. To brighten up using colors
What is: "c. To make the playground pleasing to the eye!"
300
Which best explains the significance of paragraph 3 in the story Excerpt from the Coming King?
a. To show there is a garden gate in the playground
b. To show how dirty the playground is and how the children work to clean it
c. To show how the children are surprised by the news of the King coming
d. To show the children at the playground
What is: "To show how dirty the playground is and how the children work to clean it!"
400
Fill in the blank:
In your essay, don’t forget to explain your quotes and ______ about how they support your topic. ☺
What is: "Reason!"
400
What are the 3 important features of the ‘Review’ feature?
What is:
"Bookmarks
Unanswered questions
Check to see how many questions you have left."
400
Re-read the first two lines. What does the word “rose” represent as used in the poem The Rose that Grew?
a. an ordinary flower
b. a person who does not give up
c. a person who is neglected
d. a difficult situation
What is: "a person who does not give up!"
400
Which of the following describes how the speaker views the rose in the poem The Rose that Grew?
a. The speaker is jealous of the rose
b. The speaker thinks the rose is not real
c. The speaker feels sad for the rose
d. The speaker is impressed by the rose
What is: "d. The speaker is impressed by the rose!"
500
Read the following prompt. Then, write an introductory sentence in response to the prompt.
Compare and contrast the two passages, “Children Shouldn’t Have Chores,” written by K. L. Jones, and “Chores are Necessary to Instill Responsibility,” written by Natalie Parks.
Sample Answer: What is "The text 'Children Shouldn’t Have Chores,' written by K. L. Jones, and the text, 'Chores are Necessary to Instill Responsibility,’ written by Natalie Parks both discuss the concept of giving children chores."
500
Select the 3 features that, when used, are ONLY saved to the question item they were used on.
Scroll bar
Advance/Return Arrows
Review
Bookmark
Pointer
Notepad
Answer Eliminator
What is:
"Pointer"
"Notepad"
"Answer Eliminator"
500
What theme could you identify from this poem The Rose that Grew and why?
What is: "Any answers relevant to strength, bravery, overcoming challenges, hope, survival, etc."
500
Which best explains the significance of stanza 2 in the poem The Rose that Grew?
a. To wish the best for the rose and its strength
b. To make fun of the rose for growing in the concrete
c. To describe photosynthesis
d. To show how many people care about the rose
What is: "To wish the best for the rose and its strength!"