BME & Read to your invisible shoulder buddy.
***Fred loves to know what story I'm reading about! :)
100
What is the night before MUST DO?
Go to sleep early! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
This helps your brain be refreshed for the test!
100
What can be proven true?
A fact
100
What is the first thing I do after I read the directions and realize it is a PAIRED PASSAGE?
Label S1 and S2 on the story and the questions!
S1 S2 S1 S2
100
What are someone's beliefs, thoughts, or feelings?
Opinions
200
How many words should a gist be?
2-3 words only!!!
Don't waste your time rewriting details from the passage.
200
What is the morning before the test must do?
Eat a healthy breakfast!!!!
BRAIN FOOD!!!
200
What are 3 cause and effect words?
As a result, So, Since, Because, If, So That
200
What is the correct order for doing paired passages?
1. Directions
2. Label S1 and S2 stories
3. Label S1 and S2 on questions
4. Read Story 1
5. Answer Story 1 quesions
6. Mini- Break
7. Read Story 2
8. Answer Story 2 questions
200
What is the equation for an inference?
BK+TC=I
Backgroud Knowledge+Text Clues= Inference
300
What is the strategy for sequencing questions?
Label them 1, 2, 3, 4, etc in the question
Then, FIND them in the story!!!!!
Hint- Make sure you read carefully!!!
300
Should you ever get up out of your seat during testing?
Never!!!!
300
What is the type of question that is in chronological order?
Sequencing!!!!!
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Next, After that, Finally
300
What is the thing I do before reading story 2?
Take a mini vacation!
You don't want to get worn out and miss questions.
300
What do I if I come across a word I don't know?
Break apart the word. Look for prefixes, suffixes, and the root word.
Use your context clues!
400
What is the purpose for labeling?
The purpose of labeling is to predict what the story will be about and to notice where the article comes from.
Remember.... if you just label without reading then it is pointless!
400
Can you reach your goals on the TAKS test?
YES!!!! You are ready! You are smart! You can do it if you set your mind to it!
400
What is the definition of Cause and Effect?
Cause is why it happened.
Effect is what happened.
400
What is a paired passage?
A paired passage is two passages that relate in subjects, and have questions comparing them.
400
What type of question is how does the author feel about...?
Author's point of view
Put yourself in their shoes!!!
500
What is the last step in Sandwiching context clues?
Plug-in
500
What is checking my answers?
After each passage I read thgough the questions and their answers to make sure they MAKE SENSE!!!!
Just like when I tell you how many questions you missed without telling you which ones. THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO FIND WRONG ANSWERS!!
500
What is the word for the differences on the opposite sides of each other on Comparing and Contrasting Questions?
Counterpoints
Remember these must relate to each other!!!!!
500
Usually a paired passage is a____________ and a ___________ genre that relate in subject.
(Fill in the Blank)