Test Strategies
Main Idea/Theme
PIE
You Won't Pick This!
Teacher, Teacher!
100
What should you do before you read the passage?
Preview the questions.
100
What is the definition of main idea?
Who and what the test is mostly about.
100
Writing that is trying to convince or persuase someone
What is persuasive writing?
100
This set of words (large, small) is known as these.
What are antonyms?
100
Name two teachers who have lived in California.
Mr. J Mrs. Spencer Mrs. LeMaster
200
While reading the passage what should you do?
ANNOTATE!
200
What is the definition of theme?
Universal message we can learn from the text. The message the author wants us to learn and apply to our real life.
200
Writing that tells a story
What is narrative/Entertainment
200
A text that provides facts, evidence, and the truth is called...
Non-Fiction!
200
Name 3 teachers who went to the same college!
Mrs. Kehoe Ms. Murphy Mrs. Spencer
300
What does it mean to annotate? Why do we annotate?
To underline important information. It helps us monitor our thinking/understanding of the passage.
300
What is a supporting detail ?
Evidence that supports the main idea.
300
Writing that informs
What is informational writing?
300
Name all the Ninja Turtles
Raphael Michelangelo Leonardo Donatello
300
What was the setting of Ms. LeMaster's childhood?
Kentucky On a farm.
400
What should you do when you are finished with your test?
DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK!
400
How can we identify the theme of a text?
1-character actions 2-what did the characters learn? 3-Problem of the text 4-Look for clues in the title 5-How were the problems solved?
400
The type of writing that would use chronological order.
What is informational writing?
400
The words in ( ) in the following passage are this: The (cute) girl wore her (adorable) dress on Easter.
What are synonyms?
400
What is Ms. Murphy's favorite women's college basketball team?
University of Tennessee!
500
Name four ways you can double check your work.
1- Re-read 2-Edit and Revise writing pieces 3-Make sure I used RACE 4-Go through all multiple choice questions to make sure I didn't get tricked 5-Making sure I bubbled correctly
500
Provide three examples of themes.
1- Be kind to others. 2-Be thankful for what you have. 3-It is important to be responsible.
500
The type of writing that has a plot, conflict, and resolution
What is narrative writing/entertainment.
500
The number of syllables in the word 'jeopardy'.
What is 3?
500
How many staff members work at PUC Achieve?
Ms. Murphy, Ms. LeMaster, Mrs. Duffy, Mrs. Kehoe, Mrs. Spencer, Ms. Singh, Mr. J, Mrs. Jenson, Ms. V, Ms. Gause, Mr. Wesley, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Bridget, Dr. Young, Ms. Maggie, Mrs. Donnelly 16!?