About the Test
What is on day 1 of the test?
Multiple choice & short response questions
What does the word "reveal" mean?
To show/tell
What should you do before reading a passage?
Read the title, read the blurb, read the questions first
Which days of the test have writing on them?
Both
What was the first story we read this year?
The Terror
What is on day 2 of the test?
What does "central idea" mean?
The main point/overall gist of a text
What are two effective multiple choice strategies?
Break down the question, answer the question in your own words first, go back to the passage, eliminate wrong answer choices
What should you use when writing short responses on a test?
RFIT
What will we be doing in 4th Quarter?
Literature Circles
How much time do you have for the test?
As much time as you need.
What is an "author's argument?"
What they're trying to prove
How many points is each multiple choice question worth?
1 point each
How many pieces of evidence does a strong short response need?
Where was Ha from?
Vietnam
What are the two types of questions on the test?
General & Specific
What does the "theme" mean?
The message/lesson learned
What does it mean to compare two things?
Explain/analyze how they are similar or what they have in common.
How many paragraphs should be in an essay?
4
When is Mrs. House's birthday?
July 24th
What do you need to do before submitting your test? (Pressing the "submit" button)
Have your test check by an adult in the room.
What does the word "tone" mean?
The author's attitude/feelings toward a topic
What does it mean to contrast two things?
Explain/analyze how they are different.
How do you get a 0 on a short response question?
Leave it blank, don't answer the question, personal response, write IDK
Jordan or Lebron? There is only ONE correct answer.
JORDAN!!!!!!!