Test Taking Strategies
Process of elimination is
What is crossing off answers you know are incorrect.
How many paragraphs should be in your 5 paragraph essay?
Bonus- name each one
There are 5 paragraphs
Introduction, Body paragraph 1-3, conclusion
What does R,A,C,E, stand for?
Restate
Answer
Cite
Explain
What is the MAIN IDEA?
What the text is mostly about.
What is Ms.Knauf's favorite color?
Green
You should do this IMMEDIATLEY after reading a question?
What is predict what the answer should be.
What is the most important part of your introduction, and arguably the entire essay?
The THESIS Statement.
I believe this because__________________, _______________, _____________
Three important facts are ____________,______________,_________.
She discovered ___________,___________,__________________
What is this example missing... R.A.C. or E?
An inference I can make about Willie B is that he is a smart and social Gorilla. I know this because on page 274 it says "Willie B. would stare at people and mimick them as they chewed gum."
Explain:
It should also include an explanation. This shows that Willie B is smart and social because he communicates with other people to get what he wants!
What is the theme?
The theme is the lesson or moral the author wants to teach.
What days are your SBAC?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
If you have narrowed your answer choices down to two, what should be your next step.
Two answers: What is read the passage again, or what is choose the answer that is more specific to the question.
What are the three types of 5 paragraph essays that you may have to write.
Informational
Argumentative/Opinion
Narratvive
What part of R.A.C.E. does this not include? Who is your favorite character in the book? Explain why.
Alex Rider because he is smart and a problem solver. Alex is always able to problem solve and figure out a mystery. In chapter 7 Alex was hanging from a building. He cleverly used his Nintendo gadget in order to get up. This proves that he is smart and can solve problems even under pressure.
R is missing.
It should say
Alex rider is my favorite character in the book I am reading. He is my favorite because_
What are the three types of authors purpose?
1. To Persuade
2. To Inform
3. To Entertain
What are both of Ms. Knauf's sisters names?
Gabrielle and Charlotte
The four steps of answering a multiple choice question.
1. Read the question carefully
2.Think of your answer
3. read the answer choices and use process of elimination.
4. Select the BEST answer
Give an example of a thesis statement for an ARGUMENTATIVE Essay on the topic: Kids should have less homework.
Kids are stressed out and a lot of that stress is caused by homework. Kids should have less homework because it takes away time from families, it is proven not to be helpful, and kids do not need extra stress.
What is this example missing? R.A.C.E. According to the article, why is it important for lions to live as a pride?
It's important for lions to live as a pride because they depend on one another for survival. For example the article states "The lioness share work of hunting and raising cubs" and male lions "provide protection from other lions." They work together when they hunt larger prey. By sharing responsibilities as a pride, they will be able to survive a long time.
TRICK QUESTION
all parts are there :)
Why are text features important? Give two examples of text features.
Text features are important becuase they can point out important information that the author wants you to know.
1. Pictures
2. Diagrams
3. bold
4. Italic
What is the quote of the day from Michelle Obama.
Success is only meaningful if it is your own.