Vocabulary
What is the vocabulary word that matches this definition " Finding Similaries and Differences"?
Compare
What is the multiple choice test-taking strategy that you can use when you only know which answer are not correct?
Process of elimination
What figurative language device is being used:
She sat in the library as quiet as a mouse
Simile
What do you need to add to your writing in order to prove your point?
Evidence
How many kids does Mrs. Duersch have?
2
What is the vocabulary word that matches this definition.. "Concrete facts with No 'I' language"?
Objective
When a test question refers to a specific part of a passage, what test-taking strategy should you use?
Look back at the text
What figurative language device is being used:
The ocean picked her up and slammed her onto the beach
Personification
What should you do EVERYTIME you introduce evidence?
Explain it
What shoe brand is Ms. Moore obsessed with?
Nike
Would this sentence be an example
"KPop is the best music"?
Subjective
What should you do if you just read a passage and did not understand it?
Reread it
What figurative language device is being used:
Hold your horses and let me explain first
Idiom
Who are all the homeroom avengers and which teacher goes with each one?
Aldridge- Thor
Beedle- Black Panther
Calhoun- Captain America
Duersch- Scarlett Witch
Vogel- Spiderman
Woods- Ms. Marvel
What is the definition for Develop?
To begin to create, grow, or form an idea
What should you do if you do not know the answer to a question and you have tried everything else?
Skip it and come back later
What is a hyperbole?
An exaggeration
How many languages does Mrs. Dosseh speak?
5
What is the difference between the words compare and contrast?
Compare is finding BOTH the similarities and differences. Contrast is just focusing on the differences.
What are some strategies you can use for answering a writing prompt on a test?
Any of these
- Read the question carefully
- Reread the passage
- Underline key parts of the question
- Create a checklist
- Create a graphic organizer
- Double check your work afterwards
- Reread your answer and the question to make sure you did not miss anything.
Which TWO figurative language devices are being used:
The daffodils danced at dawn.
Alliteration and personification
How do you find evidence that connects to your writing prompt?
Reread the question and then the passage.
Where did the 8th graders go last year for their end of year field trip?
Valley Fair