Speaking
Answers to speaking questions should be in (blank) sentences.
Complete
What should you do first? A. read the passage B. read the multiple choice questions
B. read the multiple choice questions
A sentence always begins with a (blank) letter and ends with proper (blank).
capital;punctuation
During the listening test I should...
Pay attention
What should you do the night before a test?
Go to bed early (sleep at least 8-10 hours)
I'm gonna go home is an example of...
Everyday English/ Slang (Do NOT use this on the ELPA, instead speak formally.)
When you read a multiple choice question, you should try and answer it before you look at the answer choices. True or False
True
Give two examples of transition words or phrases.
One hour later,
A few minutes later,
First, Then, Next, Last
Finally,
True or false: You should look at the questions before you listen
TRUE!
What should you do the morning of the test?
Eat breakfast
True or false note-taking is allowed during the ELPA test.
True (Please take notes)
What should you circle or underline in a multiple choice question?
key words, what the question is asking you, where to find information
Name two reasons to use an apostrophe (')?
1. As a contraction (can't for can not)
2. To show ownership (The girl's cat.)
Selecting (blank) words in advance will help me focus.
Key
How can you decrease stress levels?
Leave the drama behind, take care of problems before you get to school, be prepared, etc.
An opinion answer must always be followed by...
At least one RELEVANT reason (I believe you should eat fruit BECAUSE it is good for your health.)
What should you try to do before you read the answer choices?
Try to answer the question before looking at the answers (read all answers before bubbling in response)
How many sentences you write in a paragraph?
Always write at least five (5) or more sentences in a paragraph.
It is important to stay focused and follow directions during the listening test.
True.
Create positive affirmations about test taking such as "I am going to do great" or "I am prepared for this test. True or False?
True
What linguistic register should I use during the ELPA speaking assessment?
Academic or formal (Do NoT use slang! gunna, cuz, sis)
Once you finish your test with time to spare you should turn it in. True or False?
False, because it is possible that you may have miss-read a question the first time around. It is always good to go back and look it over so you get the best score.
If you finish before time is up, you should...
Review and edit your writing.
True or False? I should read the title and the labels on a graph to understand it.
True! The titles and labels on the axis give you important information!
I should try my absolute (blank)
BEST