Vocab
What does "infer" or "make an inference" mean?
Make an educated guess based on what you know.
READ THEM
What should be in the introduction paragraph of an essay? (3 things)
Restated question, title and author of text if needed, main reasons.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? Explain both definitions.
Simile- comparison between 2 unlike things using like or as.
Metaphor- comparison between 2 unlike things NOT using like or as.
What is the best part about taking MCAS?
What are candy & snacks?
What is a "narrative"?
A story!
Should you ever leave a question blank?
NO!
How much should you write when writing an essay?
At least 4 paragraphs (Intro, 2 body, conclusion.)
What is the definition of "personification"? Give an example.
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things, animals, or objects.
What is the first grade you take MCAS in?
3rd Grade
What are the paragraphs in poetry called?
Stanzas
What do you do if you think A is the right answer?
Still read all the answers!
How many pieces of evidence (directly from the text) should you use in an essay?
At least 2!
The moon is a lantern in the sky.
What type of figurative language is this? What is being compared? What does it mean?
Metaphor. The moon compared to a lantern.
Meaning: the moon is bright similar to a lantern.
Should you stay up late playing video games the night before your MCAS test?
No!!!
What is a noun?
A person, place or thing.
What can you do to help narrow down options for multiple choice questions?
Eliminate answers you know are wrong!
Essays are informative writings. Narrative writings tell a _____.
Story. When writing a narrative it is your job to write from the perspective specified by the question.
What is a "onomatopoeia"? Give an example.
When should you get up out of your seat during MCAS testing?
After you raise your hand and get permission. You will put your screen down first!
What are synonyms and antonyms?
Synonyms: Words that have similar meanings (small and tiny)
Antonyms: Words that have opposite meanings (small and large)
What is something you can do to help identify key information while reading an essay and prove your answers.
What is something you can do while reading to identify important information from the text?
Highlight, circle, underline etc.
The wrapped gift begged to be opened.
What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
What does TEEC stand for? Explain each letter.
T - Topic Statement
E - Evidence (2)
E - Elaboration (2)
C - Conclusion