Strategies
Use this to eliminate answers you know are wrong.
Process of Elimination
How many total points is a short response question worth?
2 points
How many total points is an extended response question worth?
4 Points
When is the NYS ELA Test? (dates)
Tuesday and Wednesday 4/14 and 4/15
Use this when you need to double check an answer or section of the passage
Go back to the text / Reread
You have to include 2 of these in every written short response.
Text Details/Evidence
True or False: If an extended response question uses two texts, you have to use details from both texts.
True.
You must use both texts.
What kind of food should you eat prior to taking the NYS test?
Nutritious food! Fruits/ Veggies/ Whole Grains/ Lean Proteins.
Use this when you are stuck on a question for too long.
Skip it and come back to it.
What strategy should you use to ensure full credit on a short answer response?
RAPP: Restate, Answer, Prove, Proofread
True or False: Indenting to show paragraph organization in your essay is worth points
True.
Indenting to show organization can give you points on the extended response.
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before the NYS test?
8 hours or more.
True or False: The test is timed and you only have 90 minutes to complete it.
False: Students can have as much time as needed to complete the exam as long as they are working productively.
True or False: You should read all parts of the text, especially diagrams, maps, table, captions, etc.
True
What should the first sentence of your short response do?
Restate the question (reworded into a statement)
True or false: I don't have to explain my evidence in an extended response.
False. You must explain your evidence all the time.
True or False: You are allowed to used certain electronic devices such as airpods or apple watches during the NYS test.
False: You cannot use any electronic devices during the NYS test.
Use this to highlight key terms in a question or details in a text.
Annotate / Mark Up / Make Notes
True or False: Grammar and correct spelling are worth points on a short response.
False.
Grammar & Spelling do not count.
Your introduction paragraph should include this very important statement that answers all parts of the prompt/ question:
Thesis Statement/ Claim
Who will pass the ELA state exam?
ALL OF US!