Listening
Why is Maria talking to the teacher?
She wanted to ask for more time to turn in her homework.
"Jamal stared at the blank page, biting his pencil. He had studied all week, yet the essay topic still seemed impossible. He took a deep break and began writing."
Question: How does Jamal feel at the beginning, and what evidence from the text shows this?
Jamal feels nervous and unsure, shown by"biting his pencil" and thinking the essay topic seems impossible.
Correct this sentence:
"my fiend dont like math."
My friend doesn't like math.
What do you do when you see a picture during the SPEAKING ELAC Exam?
You describe the picture.
Fix this sentence - Writing
"She like piza"
She likes pizza.
The school is having a fundraiser to raise money for the new library books.
"Solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity. The renewable energy source helps reduce the use of fossil fuels and lowers pollution."
Question: What does the word "renewable" most likely mean in the paragraph? Use context to explain.
Renewable means something that can be used again and again, as shown by the solar panels producing energy from sunlight.
Combine these sentences:
"The experiment failed. We tried again."
The experiment failed, so we tried again.
Retell what happened in 1-2 sentences.
Example answer: The student forgot their backpack and ran back home to get it. They made it to class just in time.
When is Mr Birthday
A: Nov 28
B: December 4
C: December 10
D: December 12
Why does the student think recycling is important?
Recycling is important because it protects the environment and reduces waste.
"Teamwork is essential in sports. When players communicate and share responsibilities, they can achieve better results. A team that practices together consistently often wins more games."
Question: Which sentence best supports the idea that team work improves performance? Explain why.
"A team that practices together consistently often wins more games" supports the idea because it shows the positive results of teamwork.
Write 1-2 sentences in 1 minute answering this question
" Do you think school uniforms are helpful/"
Example Answer:
Yes, school uniforms are helpful because they reduce distractions. They also save families money.
Explain a Process
Explain how to make it in 1-2 sentences.
Example:
First, I spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread. Then, I spread jelly on the other slice and put them together.
Writing:
Do you think students should be able to have two early release days why?
I think ____ should because _______.
2 reasons why.
What causes a volcano to erupt?
Volcanoes erupt because pressure from magma builds up underground.
Text 1: Eating fruit and vegetables everyday provides essential vitamins and minerals for growth and energy.
Text 2: Eating junk food frequently can cause weight gain and reduce energy levels because it lacks necessary nutrients.
Q: How are the two texts similar, and how are they different? Use evidence from both.
Both texts focus on how food affects health. Text 1 explains the benefits of healthy food, while Text 2 explains the negative effects of unhealthy food.
Write 1-2 sentences in 1 minute explaining why recycling is important.
example answer:
Recycling is important because it protects the environment. It also saves resources.
Opinion
Give your opinion in 1-2 sentences
Example answer:
I like recess because I can play with my friends. It also gives me a break from school work.
Speaking
"Do you prefer working in groups or alone. Tell us why in 1-2 sentences.
I prefer working in groups because I can share ideas and learn from others.
I prefer _______ because __.
What evidence does one student give to support uniforms?
Uniforms reduce bullying and save families money.
"Some schools suggest starting the day later to help students be more alert. Studies show that students who sleep longer have better focus and fewer tardies. Others argue that starting later cna interfere with after-school activities. "
Q: What is the author's claim, and what evidence supports it? Explain how the evidence supports the claim.
The claim is that schools should start later. Evidence: students who sleep longer have better focus and fewer tardies. This supports the claim by showing positive outcomes of later start times.
Look at this short face:
"Many students who sleep 8-9 hours do better on test than students who sleep less."
Write 1-2 sentences explaining why sleep is important for students .
Example answer: Sleep is important because students who get enough sleep can focus better and do well on test.
Evidence-Based Response
Tell me why studying regularly is helpful in 1-2 sentences.
Example answer: Studying regularly is helpful because students remember the material better. It also helps them get good grades.
Reading
"Solar panels capture sunlight and turn it into energy, which can power homes and schools."
Q: What does the word "Capture" most likely mean in this sentence?
Example answer:
It means to take in or collect, like the panels collect sunlight.