Vocabulary
What does the word theme mean?
Theme is a lesson or message of a story.
What are the 3 types of writing prompts on the MCAP test?
Explanatory, narrative, and opinion
How much time do you have for each ELA MCAP test?
70 minutes
A comparison using like or as
Simile
What does the word chronological mean?
A. Order of events
B. Disorganized
C. Organized
D. Main idea
A. Order of events
What should a narrative include?
Characters, setting, problem, solution, beginning, middle, and end
What is the first step you should take when answering an MCAP essay question?
Read the writing prompt
What the text is mostly about
Main idea
Read the following sentences: At first, things went along swimmingly for Fish. Birds were on top of the world and Mammals felt all warm and fuzzy. But then, they all began to quarrel about which group was the best. The Mammals called a meeting.
What does the word "quarrel" most likely mean?
A. sing
B. argue
C. agree
D. explain
B. argue
Read the following writing prompt. What type of writing is it asking you to do?
The authors of the two passages use specific details to help the readers understand what it feels like to fly in either a hot air balloon or a spaceship. Write a story about an experience related to flying. Your story can be about a hot air balloon ride, a trip in space, or something else, real or imagined. Use information from the passages to help develop the ideas in your narrative.
Narrative
What does the ELA MCAP show us?
A students current ELA skills
What is a summary?
A short retelling of a text that includes the most important information
Even when the team lost in the championship, Isaac maintained his dignity, holding his head up high as he marched off the basketball court.
Dignity most likely means...
A. Anger
B. Energy
C. Pride
C. Pride
“Why is Nita Upside Down?” and Why the Platypus is Special are both about being different. Write an essay that explains how the idea of being different is shown in both passages. Include specific details from both the poem and the play to support your answer.
What kind of writing is this question asking you to do? What writing format should you use?
Explanatory writing
What tool can you use on the MCAP to help with multiple choice questions?
The cross out button
A conversation between two people in a story
Dialogue
Give an example of a synonym and antonym of the following word:
Brave
Possible answers:
Synonym= courageous, fearless, daring
Antonyms= fearful, scared, cowardly
What should you do if you only have 10 minutes left of the test and you only have 1 sentence of your essay written?
If it is an explanatory or opinion essay add text evidence and then explain it.
If it is a narrative you should make sure to include a quick beginning, middle and end to your story. Include characters, setting, a problem, and solution.
When was our first MCAP Friday?
Friday, February 21st
The way an author organizes a text
Text Structure