Restating That Question!
Restate this question into an answer (you do not have to really answer):
How many times does a teacher have to tell their class the directions to an assignment?
A teacher has to tell their class the directions to an assignment ____ times.
Benniel's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room anymore. Benniel's furry dog is not allowed to play ball in their either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
Benniel's parents made new rules so the carpet stays clean.
"Mary, of course, you’re overweight. You eat too much junk food. Even worse, you exercise infrequently."
Not often
What is a simile?
A comparison using the words like or as.
One tip to answer multiple-choice questions.
Cross off answers you now are not right to cut down the decisions.
Example: If the question is something like this: The passage talks about a woman named Ms. Jaquin, which of these is the main idea of paragraph 3?
Ms. Jaquin is the tallest woman in the world.
Ms. Jaquin has the best sense of style of all teachers anywhere.
Ms. Jaquin is one of the smallest teachers at Kiley Middle School.
Ms. Jaquin can spell almost any word without looking it up.
Restate this question into an answer (you do not have to really answer):
Why did drive-in movie theaters appeal to families?
Drive-in movie theaters appealed to families because ________________.
Semaj loves science! "Strong magnets are put into strong roller coasters. They are also put into the end of the track. As the coaster approaches the end of the track, the attracting forces of the agent bring it to a gentle stop."
Some roller coasters use magnets to make them stop.
"The original Pilgrims called themselves the 'Saints' and referred to others who joined them for the voyage as the 'Strangers.'" discussed Simian.
One of a kind/First
What is a metaphor?
A comparison using the words is or are.
One tip to answer a reading question.
Underline or highlight (depending on what you are allowed) the questions in the reading, so it is easier to go back and find them later.
Look for keywords that might help you find the answer.
Restate this question into an answer (you do not have to really answer):
What is the main purpose of the article?
The main purpose of the article is _____________________________.
Zeke told everyone a fun fact he learned: "Here is something fun to try! Lay an egg on its side and try to make it spin. If it is not hard-boiled, the shifting liquid inside will make it spin poorly. If it is hard-boiled, the solid will make it spin faster and longer. "
You can tell how an egg is cooked by spinning it.
"Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!" said Kayleese
With little thought or consideration.
What is an example of evidence in ELA.
A quote from the text.
One tip to combat text anxiety.
If you are feeling like you can do it anymore, take a quick break.
Close your eyes and take some deep breaths, and reset
Don’t pay attention to others, everyone is doing their best and so are you, focus on yourself.
Focus on calm breathing and positive thoughts.
Restate this question into an answer (you do not have to really answer):
What is the main reason the passage talks about feelings?
The main reason the passage talks about feeling is that _____________________________.
It was Mother's Day so Taishaly and her brother woke up early and snuck into the kitchen. Taishaly cracked some eggs into the bowl and stirred them. She told Emanuel to put some bread into the toaster. "Do you think Mom will be surprised?" Emanuel asked. "I am sure of it," answered Taishaly. They poured eggs into a pan and began to cook them. They continued to stay quiet while they cooked so they did not wake their mother.
Taishaly and Emanuel made breakfast for their mother.
“If you knew the gravity of the situation, you wouldn’t be laughing,” Mr. Jewitt said quietly. He didn’t have to say more to get everyone’s attention.
Seriousness
What is a theme?
A theme is a lesson or message the story tells us.
One tip to prepare for a test (or MCAS).
Get a good night’s rest, you do not want to be tired for the test.
Try and eat a good breakfast, it will help you focus and give you fuel to take the test.
Drink water! Bring a water bottle and drink plenty of water.
Get to school on time, you want to have plenty of time to take the test and not feel rushed.
Restate this question into an answer (you do not have to really answer):
There are so many tests that students take every day. Why do teachers make students take these tests? How do students feel about taking these tests?
Teachers make students take these tests because_____________________________. Students feel ____________________ about taking these tests.
Jacianny and her friend, J, went bowling last Thursday. Jaciany had never bowled before, but she was excited to try. On the first frame, Jacianny's ball landed in the gutter. She knocked down one or two pins on most of her turns. Ivy did not get any strikes or spares. J said to Jacianny, "the score doesn't matter as long as we are having fun!"
“I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my toys!” Jose announced angrily. “I thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!”
Take back/Cancel
How many paragraphs should you at least have in an essay?
You should have at least 3 paragraphs.
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
One tip to answer an essay question.
Use a graphic organizer to organize your writing.
Have at least an introduction, a body, and a conclusion paragraph.
EDIT YOUR WRITING!!!