Test Taking Strategies
Steps you take to be successful on an assessment
What is test taking strategies?
Words or phrases used to figure out the meaning of unknown words
What is Context Clues?
The perspective in which the story is told from
What is Point of View?
A method to help understand the writing prompt/task
What is a Checklist?
90 minutes
What is the amount of time to complete the test?
Cross out wrong answers
What is Process of Elimination?
To provide the big idea and key details about a particular text
What is summarizing or summary?
Types include historical fiction, fantasy, mystery, autobiography, poetry, science fiction, realistic fiction
What is Genres?
The first statement on your checklist
What is Write an Essay?
Two IMPORTANT things to do the morning of before each test
What is come to school on time and eat a good breakfast?
When you narrow down your choices to two answers
What is 50/50?
Cause & Effect, Sequence, Compare & Contrast, Problem & Solution and Description
What is Text Structure?
Figurative language that compares two unlike things using the word 'like' or 'as'
Example:The cookie was as hard as a rock
What is a Simile?
Words that show passage of time and help move the story along for the reader
What are Transitions?
Score you need to be proficient (pass) the PARCC assessment
What is a 4 or 5?
Part A and Part B questions should all be supported by this
What is text details or text evidence; the story?
Illustrations, maps, diagrams, bold words, charts are examples of
What is Text Features?
Hint: The Little Wise Hen
The author's attitude towards the subject
The reader's feelings based on words, images, dialogue, and the setting the author uses
What is Tone and Mood?
"Please stop playing with the matches you may cause a fire," warned Monica. This example represents
What is Dialogue?
The website we used to prepare for the test
What is Prac Tutor?
List the four things you need to do while testing.
What is read writing prompt and questions, create checklist, answers questions using text evidence including writing, and review answers before submitting?
Figurative language that compares two unlike things NOT using the word 'like' or 'as'
Example: Sam was a wrecking ball
What is a Metaphor?
Includes a date, greeting, body paragraphs, and a closing
What is a Letter or Journal Entry?
Ways to encourage yourself for test
What is think positive, visualize doing your best, positive self talk, pep rally, use strategies?