Listening To Instructions
When listening to the testing instructions you need to follow along with the teacher. We want to make sure we don't get excited and click ahead because we might miss important details. Who's instructions do we need to follow along with when getting set up for the test?
What is the teacher?
What testing strategy is this?
"Read each question and all answer choices carefully before selecting an answer. It is important to understanding what is being asked before responding."
What is Reading Carefully?
You can do some gentle movement while seated at your desk during the test. This can help release tension and increase blood flow!
Reaching your arms overhead, rolling back your shoulders and circling your neck are all examples of __________?
What is Stretching?
When I see a word I am unfamiliar with and I don't know the meaning I should use the _____________?
What is Online Dicionary?
Which genre does this sound like?
The author wants to teach the reader something. This genre usually includes a lot of true facts and details. Common topics could be science or history!
What is Informational Text?
What item should you you use to write down your ideas, record your answer choices, plan your writing and take notes?
What is Scratch Paper?
What testing strategy is this?
"Pace yourself during the test and do not spend too much time on one question. You can always answer the easier questions first and then go back to the more challenging ones later."
What is Manage Time Wisely/Time Management/Pacing?
You can take a moment to calm your nerves during a test. Inhaling slowly and deeply through the nose, holding for a few seconds, and exhaling slowly through the mouth can improve focus. What is this brain break called?
What is Deep Breathing?
When I see an answer that I know is not right because it doesn't match the question or is false information I should use the _____________.
What is the Eliminator Tool?
What is this reading skill called?
A process of deduction that involves using existing information to make educated guesses about missing pieces of information.
What is Inference?
After you are given your testing ticket what should you not do to it?
What is Writing On It/Folding It/Bending It/ Crumpling It/Losing It?
What test strategy is this?
"Use the process of elimination to rule out obviously incorrect answer choices to increase your chances of selecting the correct answer. Which answer(s) doesn't match the question? Cross it out."
What is Eliminating Wrong Answers?
Before and during the test you can silently repeat (in your head) positive words to yourself. This will boost your confidence and motivation! Some examples are...
-"I am prepared" "I can do this" & "I am focused"
What is Positive Affirmations/Kind Words/Encouragement?
If I am struggling to follow along with a big chunk of text that I am reading during the text I should use the ______________.
What is Line Reader Tool?
What is this term?
An exact copy of words from a source. It can include anything from one word to several sentences from a source.
If you have a question about the test instructions you should not blurt it out (the classroom will be a testing environment). What should you do if you have a question?
What is Raise Your Hand and Wait For The Teacher?
What test strategy is this?
"Look for context clues within the questions or passages to help them determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or concepts. Reminder, you can always use the dictionary too."
What is Context Clues?
If you need to take a little break from the classroom you can always use a little walk down hall way for a brain break. What is it called when you ask to go to the bathroom or get some water?
What is a Hallway Break/Bathroom Break/Water Break?
If I plug a word into the online dictionary and it doesn't come up, I should look up the base word or the present tense of the word. True or False?
Exmpl.
If swimming doesn't come up type in swim.
What is True?
What genre does this sound like?
This text uses rhythm, imagery, and figurative language to evoke emotions and convey ideas. They usually have a creative use of language, often with a focus on expressing feelings or observations in a concise and artistic way.
What is Poetry?
The teacher is reading the testing instructions before you begin. You think they are done and you're ready to begin. Should you start?
What is No?
Wait for them to say "If there are no more questions, you may begin."
What test strategy is this?
"Review your answers and check for any mistakes before submitting the test. You can use any remaining time to go back and review your work."
What is Review/Check Work?
You can take a mental break by visualizing a peaceful place or positive outcome. You can imagine a relaxing scene (the beach, Westcave Nature preserve, your bedroom, etc) to help reduce stress when taking a test. What is this called?
What is Visualization or Positive Thoughts?
When reading the prompt of a question for the written portions of the test, what tool should you use to focus your attention to the true prompt?
What is the Highlight Tool?
Who are the coolest Language Arts teachers ever?
Who is Ms. Newton and Ms. Taaca?