Spell It
Spell the word that means "not correct".
I-N-C-O-R-R-E-C-T
Mother divided the cake into six equal portions for the children.
The word "portions" means:
a. desserts
b. plates
c. parts
c. parts
What is the word for when you put the parts of a story in the correct order?
You are about to read TWO passages back to back. What do you do before reading either of them?
Highlight the title and number the paragraphs
NO!
Which word is spelled correctly?
a. becuz
b. because
c. becauze
b. because
The sly fox asked the chicken for some help. The chicken didn't fall for his trickery.
What does the word "sly" mean?
a. mean
b. sneaky
c. wild
b. sneaky
What is the fancy ELA word for the time and place that a story takes place?
Setting
You are reading a passage. What tool should you use to help you remember an important sentence?
The highlighter!
What's the most important meal of the day on testing day?
Breakfast!
Spell the word that fits into the blank.
"Go to the bathroom as _______ as a cricket."
Q-U-I-C-K
I opened all my windows to let the cool breeze in.
What does the word "breeze" mean?
a. a gentle wind
b. a loud noise
c. rain
What sort of figurative language does this sentence show: Seven seals slept soundly on the sand.
Alliteration
You read a passage and are answering a question. You think you know the answer, but you are not 100% sure. What can you do?
REREAD!
9 to 11 hours every night
Spell the heart word that means you really think something is true.
B-E-L-I-E-V-E
The mouse sat under the wide mushroom as a refuge from the rain.
What does the word "refuge" mean?
a. quiet
b. calm
c. protection
c. protection
Is this sentence a fact or an opinion?
"Octopuses eat shrimp and crabs."
Usually 2 answers are obviously wrong and 2 seem like they might be correct. What tool can you use to help you answer questions.
CROSSOUT/STRIKETHROUGH
Why is it important to eat breakfast before a big test?
It keeps you from being distracted by being hungry, and makes your brain work better.
What is the name of our school?
R-A-N-C-H-W-O-O-D E-L-E-M-E-N-T-A-R-Y
What can you infer from this sentence?
The two dogs stretched out their legs and sighed. Lola lifted up her head an yawned. Feeny rolled over on his back.
a. they have been playing
b. they have been sleeping
c. they are hungry
b. they have been sleeping
What is the name for figurative language where a sound is written out by how it sounds? (EX: BANG! BOOM! SPLAT!)
onomatopoeia
You get stuck on a question that is really hard. What should you do?
Skip it and come back to it later
Why is it important to get GOOD sleep before you take a test?
It helps your memory, helps you make good choices, and is healthy for your brain.