Things to Remember
What time should you be at school on testing days?
8am
What skill are you using when the question asks,
"What is another good title for this passage?"
MAIN IDEA
I visited my uncle's horse ranch. He takes good care of his horses. He brushes their manes and bodies until they are clean and sleek.
soft and smooth
I have a big test early tomorrow morning. However, I really want to stay up and play video games.
What should I do?
GO TO BED!
What do you ALWAYS do first before you begin a reading passage?
You should NOT finish your reading test before what?
What skill are you using when the question asks,
"What is the best meaning of the word clever?"
CONTEXT CLUES
The little boy was new in the group. When we gave out the fruit during recess, I could tell that he wanted some. He did not ask for any because he was too timid.
shy
I just looked at my bubble-sheet and saw that my test has 56 questions! I don't want to do that many questions. I'd rather go to sleep!
What should I do?
Work hard and finish the test. Think of how good you will feel about yourself when you complete all 56 questions!
What's the difference between a fact and an opinion?
Fact: A statement that can be proven true.
Opinion: A statement that cannot be proven true. (We can argue about it.)
What should you do BEFORE you are officially finished?
Check your work!
What skill are you using when the question asks,
"What will the main character most likely do next?"
PREDICTIONS
My favorite circus act is the acrobats who swing high in the air. One acrobat would let go of the swing, flip over, and then seize the hands of the other acrobat. I'm glad that he didn't fall.
grab
I have found evidence for all my questions so far, but I still have 2 passages and several more questions to go before I am finished. I'm so tired of this long test.
What should I do?
Keep going! Don't give up!
The Main Idea of the section
What should you NOT do towards the end of the test?
Give Up!
What skill are you using when the question asks,
"What is the main purpose of this article?"
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
The library is a place I enjoy. It has to be quiet in a library so that people can read. When someone comes in and makes noise or talks in a loud voice, it disturbs me.
bothers
I've found evidence for question number 26. I read A and think it's the right answer. I haven't even looked at B, C, and D yet, because I KNOW A is the right answer.
What should I do?
LOOK AT ALL ANSWER CHOICES!
What skill are you using when the question asks,
"What lesson does the boy learn in this story?"
THEME
What should you do for EVERY QUESTION on the reading test?
Find, underline and number your evidence!
What skill are you using when the question asks,
"What is the meaning of the phrase 'air-head'?"
CONTEXT CLUES
It was a hot day. I let a few drops of water from the sink drip onto a paper towel. Then I put the moist paper towel on my face to cool myself off.
a little wet
Tomorrow is the day of my reading EOG! I really want to pass, but I don't think I can. I am very nervous and stressed out!
What should I do?
DON'T STRESS! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! HAVE CONFIDENCE THAT YOU CAN PASS!
What are the FIVE text structures?
-Sequence/Order
-Problem/Solution
-Compare/Contrast
-Cause/Effect
-Description