Test Day Tips and Tricks
Note-Taking and Question Strategies
Online STAAR Platform
Genre, Text Features
Fun
100
If you find yourself feeling tired or falling asleep while taking the test, what should you do?
Take a quick 5-10 minute break, use the restroom/get water, then return to the test
100
What do I place in the top section of my note-taking strategy?
Title, text features, vocabulary, prediction
(Extra points if you also mention genre)
100
DEMONSTRATE
If I find myself having trouble keeping my eyes focused while reading a story, and would like to use a line reader for help, how do I do it?
Great Job!
100
Name at least two text features for NF/F text?
Subtitle/subheading, graphic aids (pictures), glossaries
100
What is this character's name?
Boruto
200
Jackpot!! Free points!
Jackpot!! Free points!
200
What do I place in the middle section of my note-taking strategy?
Beginning, middle, and end baby gist statements as well as line/paragraph numbers
200
DEMONSTRATE
How do I flag a question so I don't forget to return to it later?
Great job!
200
What is the difference between non-fiction and fiction?
Non-fiction is real or informational, fiction is fake or not real
200
What is this character's name?
A. Cyborg B. Static Shock C. Black Lightning D. Super Robot
A. Cyborg
300
How much sleep do you need a night for your brain to recharge?
8-9 hours of sleep
300
What do I use to answer summary questions AND how do I use it?
BME (beginning, middle, and end)
Teacher discretion on explanation
300
DEMONSTRATE
How do I highlight sections in the story and/or the question?
Great job!
300
What are stage directions and which genre do they belong to?
The actions of the play, Drama
300
What show is this character from?
A. Naruto B. Fire Force C. Cowboy Bebop D. Demon Slayer
B. Fire Force
400
If you find yourself stuck on the same question for more than ten minutes what should you do?
Flag it, skip it, and come back to it later.
400
How do I label the bottom section of my note-taking strategy AND how/when do I use it?
Unsure ?'s, Creative or Text (C or T), Evidence
I place question numbers in this section when I find a question I get stuck on in the test, and have to skip it before returning to it later.
400
DEMONSTRATE
How do I use the online dictionary?
Great Job!
400
What is rhythm and which genre does it belong to?
The beat of a poem, poetry
400
What is this rapper's name?
NBA Youngboy
500
What should you do if you look up the definition to a word and still do not understand what it means?
You can try and find hints in the story to help you understand what the word means
OR
You can look up the words in the definition that you do not understand until you finally do understand what it means.
500
What does R.U.L.E.S stand for?
Read the question
Underline important details in the question
Label the question type/look for evidence
Eliminate wrong answers
Select the correct answer
500
DEMONSTRATE
How do I strikethrough wrong answer choices on the test?
Great work!
500
How can text features help you on the test?
They provide background information to the reader.
500
What is this singer's name?
Kehlani
600
Double Jeopardy:
What does chronological mean?
In order of time