General SBA Vocabulary
(Command Terms)
(Command Terms)
What do you do when you EXPLAIN or DESCRIBE?
Tell ABOUT, tell HOW, or tell WHY regarding a topic.
Which test comes first: the PT (Performance Task) or the CAT (Computer Adaptive Test)?
The CAT
If you are asked to give 2 pieces of evidence for your short response (CER) or multiple choice, how many do you need to give for full points?
2
Which segment of the PT will you write your multi-paragraph writing?
The 2nd segment
What's the minimum amount of sleep you should get the night before the SBA?
At least 8 hours or more.
What are SUPPORTING DETAILS?
Information from the TEXT that lines up with the CLAIM.
Approximately how many questions are on the CAT? (15, 25, 40, 50)
40. On some segments there can be up to 4 questions.
You may get a Conventions of Writing question based on a short/or no reading. What does conventions of writing NOT include?
a) grammar/spelling/verb tense
b) punctuation
c) organization
d) capitalization
Organization
If you write only 1 paragraph for the multi-paragraph writing in segment 2, will you pass?
No, Nope, Nopers, Nada
What is the most important meal the day of the SBA?
Breakfast! Eat high protein and lots of brain-hydrating fluids. (No carb coma)
What do you do when you INFER or make an INFERENCE?
Use personal KNOWLEDGE and CLUES from the text to create a claim/statement.
Which section of the CAT or PT has short answer responses (paragraphs)?
Both. Throughout the CAT and in the 1st part of the PT.
What does it mean when it states "Author's Intent?"
a) what he/she looks like
b) the purpose of the author with their audience
c) the type of text
The purpose of the author with their audience
What should you read first on both segments of the PT: the question you need to answer or the text?
The Question because you may not have to read the entire reading (if it asks about a specific source/section).
When completing a multiple choice question, what's a good strategy?
Eliminate wrong choices and take an education guess.
What is the difference between SUMMARIZING and PARAPHRASING?
PARAPHRASING is one-sentence and SUMMARIZING is a paragraph.
What are the 3 types of writing on the PT (you will receive 1 of these)?
Narrative, Expository, and Argumentative (It will be chosen for you at random)
How would a student score below standard on the SHORT ANSWER RESPONSES?
Left blank, off topic, no supporting details/examples/evidence from the text
Which of these are you NOT graded on for the multi-paragraph writing?
a) Organization/Purpose
b) Conventions of Writing
c) Vocabulary
d) Elaboration/Development
Vocabulary
During the SBA, name 2 things you should not do?
Potential answers:
a) click on random answers
b) have their phone on them
c) fall asleep
d) give up
Describe the difference between an INTRODUCTION, BODY, and CONCLUSION.
INTRODUCTION is the first paragraph, the BODY is the middle (CER) and the CONCLUSION is the last paragraph of a piece of writing.
Describe the 2 parts of the PT (Performance Task).
The first section is a lot of reading with 1 short answer. The second section is a lot of reading and the writing directions with a lot of writing (narrative, expository, or argumentative essay).
Why is the SHORT ANSWER RESPONSE like a CER?
Because you will need to make a CLAIM (main idea), offer EVIDENCE from the text to support, and give REASONING why the evidence supports the claim.
2 parts:
1) What do you need to maximize your ORGANIZATION points on an expository or argumentative essay?
2) What do you need to maximize your points in NARRATIVE writing?
1) Transitions (First of all, Meanwhile, Another reason is, Finally, etc.)
2) Dialogue between characters
What are 3 good strategies while doing the LISTENING and READING portions of the SBA?
Potential Answers:
a) visualize what you are reading/hearing
b) use the line reader
c) highlight important passages
d) mark for review