Test Taking Strategies
When answering multiple choice questions you should always
2. Go back to the text
3. Eliminate at least one answer choice
DAILY DOUBLE:What is theme?
The lesson or message of a text.
What is a claim?
What is the problem in The Lion King?
The problem in The Lion King is...
What is Ms. Matias's first name?
Denise
If a question is referring to a certain line or paragraph, what should you do first?
Go back and read that line or paragraph again!
What is plot?
DAILY DOUBLE: What should NOT be included in your claim?
Evidence from the text.
What is a central theme of “Finding Nemo"?
A central theme of “Finding Nemo” is
Who is the author of King and the Dragonflies?
Kacen Callender
Think: What do the paragraphs show you? What do they discuss?
The overall feeling from the text.
By saying: "For example, for instance, according to the text"
DAILY DOUBLE: In Finding Dory, Dory repeats the phrase "Just keep swimming". What does the repetition of that phrase suggest about Dory?
The repetition of "Just keep swimming" suggests that Dory is
What are the TWO definitions of point of view
1. Someone’s perspective / the author’s opinion on a topic
2. How a story is told (first person, second person, third person)
If you come across a poem, what should you do?
Read it once, read it again and annotate.
The author's attitude in their writing.
What should you do after you include your evidence?
Explain how your evidence supports your claim.
How do the minions contribute to the plot of Despicable Me?
The minions contribute to the plot of Despicable Me because
DAILY DOUBLE: What schools did Ms. Matias attend?
MS50 / Binghamton University / Hunter College
DAILY DOUBLE: What is a blurb and why is it important?
A small section above the text. It is important because it gives important information about the text before you read it.
What is central idea?
Central idea is the big idea from the text that the author wants you to learn.
What do you need to include in your extended response? NAME ALL THE PARTS!
Introduction: Hook, Introduce the texts, Tell us what the essay will be about.
Body paragraphs - CPEPEC
Conclusion
How do lines 24 through 38 help to develop a central idea of “Excerpt from Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Genius ”?
Lines 24 through 38 help to develop a central idea of “Excerpt from Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Genius ” because they show
What show is Michelle Tanner from?
Full House!