Multiple Choice
Read all of the multiple choice questions first
What must you include from the text to support your answer?
Evidence from the text!
What punctuation mark ends a statement?
A period
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing
Who is everyone's favorite first period teacher?
Ms. Thomas... duh
What should you look for in a question to understand what it's asking?
Look for key words
This part of your response shows how your evidence connects to your answer.
Explanation/Analysis
A complete sentence must have these two things
A subject and a verb
This strategy helps you figure out the meaning of a word using the words around it.
Context clues!
Who is most likely dressed like a blueberry right now?
Christian
If a question says “Which BEST describes…,” what does that mean?
You must choose the strongest or most complete answer
Why do responses with weak explanations score lower?
they don’t fully show understanding or reasoning
What is wrong with this: “Because I was tired.”?
It is a fragment (not a complete sentence)?
What does “infer” mean?
to make a logical guess using evidence?
Who is ready for Ms. Thomas to stop assigning open response essays?
EVERYONE
Why is it important to re-read the question after choosing an answer?
To make sure your answer actually matches what is being asked
What kind of words can make your response sound more formal and clear?
Academic or transition words
Why is it helpful to reread your writing for spelling?
To catch mistakes you may have made the first time!
What does “theme” mean?
the main message or lesson of a text?
On a scale from 1-10, how fun is Ms. Thomas?
100.. she breaks the scale
Should you leave a question blank on the MCAS?
NO! Always make your best, educated, guess!
What should you do after finishing your response?
Re-read and check your work!
What are you checking for when editing grammar?
errors in sentences, punctuation, and word use
Why should you use strong vocabulary in your writing?
to make your ideas clearer and more interesting?
Who is the main character in all of the little music videos that Ms. Thomas has playing in the background?
SNOOPY