TIME MOVES
What should you do if you’re stuck too long?
Skip it and come back so you don’t waste time.
What should every response include? Hint: Two things
A clear answer and evidence from the text.
Why should you read the question before the passage?
So you know what you're looking for when you read.
What should you do after choosing an answer?
Go back and check the text to make sure it supports it.
What is a common mistake students make when answering questions?
Picking an answer too fast without checking all the choices.
Why is it important to keep moving during the test?
So I have time to finish everything.
Where should your evidence come from?
Directly from the passage/text/story.
Why should you read ALL the answer choices before picking one?
Because there might be a better answer than the first one I see.
Where should your answer come from?
From the passage, not just what I think.
Why is it a problem to only read part of the passage?
Because you might miss important information you need.
About how long should you spend on one question?
Not too long, like around a minute or two, then move on.
What’s a good way to start your answer?
Restate the question or "According to the text…” or “The text shows…”
What does “BEST” usually mean in a question?
More than one answer might seem right, but I have to pick the strongest one.
If two answers seem correct, what should you do?
Pick the one I can actually prove with the text.
Why is picking an answer just because it sounds smart a mistake?
Because it might sound right but not actually answer the question.
What should you do if you have time at the end?
Go back and check my answers
Generally speaking how many pieces of evidence should you try to include?
at least one or two strong pieces.
If a question asks for the main idea, what should you look for?
The answer that sums up what the whole passage is mostly about.
What should you do if you can’t find the part of the text that matches your answer?
I should change it because it’s probably not right.
Why is it a mistake to pick an answer just because it repeats words from the question?
Because it might use the same words but not actually answer the question.
What’s the best strategy for the last 5 minutes?
Answer anything left, even if I have to guess.
What’s something many students forget to do in short responses?
Explain how the evidence connects to the answer.
If a question asks about theme, what should you focus on? Hint: What does theme mean?
The message or lesson, not just what happened.
What should you do while reading the passage to help answer questions later?
You should underline or mark important parts so you can find evidence faster.
Why is it a mistake to just read the passage straight through without stopping to think or annotate?
Because you won’t really understand it or you might forget what you read.