Question Stem Words
Figurative Language
Context Clues
EOG Procedures
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100

What is an inference?

What is text evidence + my schema (what I already know)?

100
"Her vigor flows like tied into my blood." What type of figurative language is this?
What is simile?
100

What are context clues?

What are the sentences and words surrounding other words that give us clues to their meaning?

100
What time do you need to be here in the morning?
What is 8:00AM?
100

Though Joseph was the true king, his uncle USURPED the throne and was now ruling the land quite cruelly. What is the meaning of USURPED in this context?

What is take away, steal?

200

Summarize means to...

What is recall the main idea of the passage using only key supporting details?

200
He says in Spanish, "You are my diamond." What type of figurative language is this?
What is metaphor?
200
When around his coworkers, Alan said that he agreed with the boss's new policy, but his CANDID opinion was that it would drive away customers. What is the meaning of the word CANDID in this context?
What is honest, real, authentic?
200

What should you eat on the morning of the test?

What is a healthy, nutritious breakfast with protein, carbs, and fat?

200

The Author's purpose is...

What is easy as PIEE? Persuade, Inform, Entertain, and Explain 

300

In a non-fiction text, what are the 5 main types of text structure?

What is compare and contrast, order and sequence, cause and effect, description, and problem and solution?

300
"The fog comes on little cat feet." What type of figurative language is this?
What is metaphor?
300
Angela did not want to go to the party. She wanted to study for the exam, but her sister nagged her so much that Angela finally ACQUIESCED and agreed to go. What is the meaning of ACQUIESCED?
What is to give in?
300

What are you allowed to work on BEFORE the test starts?

What is Nothing? You will only be allowed to choose your book and eat your breakfast. 

300

What does Analyze mean?

What is to examine something closely and carefully?

400

Character traits are...?

What is how a character looks, feels, acts, and thinks?

400

The ocean was peaceful that day. The waters were a gorgeous green and clear as glass.

What is a simile?

400

What is the final step of answering any text dependant question? 

What is support your answer with evidence?

400
What are you allowed to do AFTER the test?
What is read, sleep, rest quietly?
400

List 3 testing tips that students should follow this week.

What is get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast, take your time, use Relax Strategies, etc.

500

Sometimes an author may want us to find the similarities and differences within 2 or more settings, characters, or events. This is called...?

What is compare and contrast?

500

"We wear masks to protect ourselves from COVID-19. They are often as hot as an oven and as uncomfortable as one too. 

What is a simile?

500
Bruce did not want to help clean up the trash by the river, but the principal told him that since he chose to skip class on Friday, his participation in the event would be COMPULSORY. What is the meaning of COMPULSORY in this context?
What is required, mandatory, not optional?
500

How long do you have for the ELA Test tomorrow?

What is 3 hours + 2 breaks? 

500

What is the strategy we use to determine the best answer from multiple choices?

What are RELAX Strategies?

R-Read each question carefully then Re-Read the passage to find the answer

E-Examine EVERY answer choice before you decide which one is correct

L- Lable your answers in the text by highlighting or underlying 

A-ALWAYS check your work

X- X out any answer choices you know are incorrect