About the Test
Vocab
Test Taking Strategies
Writing
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100

What is on day 1 of the test?

Multiple choice & short response questions 

100

What does the word "reveal" mean?

To show/tell

100

What should you do before reading a passage?

Read the title, read the blurb, read the questions first

100

Which days of the test have writing on them?

Both

100

What was the first story we read this year?

The Terror

200

What is on day 2 of the test?

Multiple choice, short response & an essay
200

What does "central idea" mean?

The main point/overall gist of a text

200

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

200

What should you use when writing short responses on a test?

RFIT

200

What will we be doing in 4th Quarter?

Literature Circles

300

How much time do you have for the test?

As much time as you need.

300

What is an "author's argument?" 

What they're trying to prove

300

How many points is each multiple choice question worth?

1 point each

300

How many pieces of evidence does a strong short response need?

Two
300

Where was Ha from?

Vietnam

400

What are the two types of questions on the test?

General & Specific

400

What does the "theme" mean?

The message/lesson learned

400

What does it mean to compare two things?

Explain/analyze how they are similar or what they have in common.

400

How many paragraphs should be in an essay?

4

400

When is Mrs. House's birthday?

July 24th

500

What do you need to do before submitting your test? (Pressing the "submit" button)

Have your test check by an adult in the room.

500

What does the word "tone" mean?

The author's attitude/feelings toward a topic

500

What does it mean to contrast two things?

Explain/analyze how they are different.

500

How do you get a 0 on a short response question?

Leave it blank, don't answer the question, personal response, write IDK

500

Jordan or Lebron? There is only ONE correct answer.

JORDAN!!!!!!!