Writing
What does it mean to use an "academic tone" in your writing? What words should you not use?
No "I" or "My"
What will happen if you do not write good essays during MCAP?
Mrs. Schmitt will assign graded essays for the rest of the school year :)
What is Mrs. Schmitt's favorite color?
Green
What needs to be away and off on test day?
All electronics - phones, watches, earbuds, etc.
True or false: you should leave questions blank
FALSE
What are the MCAP graders looking at for written convention? Written expression?
Cinvention: Spelling, grammar, punctuation, organization.
Expression: How well you understood the text, the quality of your analysis, how well you explain your thoughts.
What is a good tool to reduce clutter on your screen?
Answer eliminator
How many kids does Mrs. Schmitt have?
2
What period are we skipping during MCAP week?
3
If you are struggling in Part A - where can you look for help?
Part B
What are the three kinds of essays you might see on MCAP?
Argumentative, Literary Analysis, Narrative.
What should you do as you read texts during MCAP?
Annotate them
What is Mrs. Schmitt's first name?
Emma
If you miss a section of the MCAP test, what should you do?
Come see Mrs. Schmitt during another period to make it up.
What is the acronym you can use to help you remember the components of a written response?
RACES
What should you do before you write your essay response for MCAP?
What can you do when you are done but others are not?
Go over your answers, put your head down and rest, draw on scrap paper.
How tall is Mrs. Schmitt?
5 feet
When can you get your devices back?
When everyone is done testing.
If you have been on a question for over 2 minutes, what should you do? 3 steps.
Choose your letter of the day answer, bookmark it, and keep going.
How many pieces of text evidence need to be in your essay to get credit?
2
Mrs. Schmitt will never forgive you if you...
Randomly click a bunch of answers, type three words in the text box and out your head down
Where did Mrs. Schmitt go to college (2 answers)
SU and Hopkins
What happens if someone is found to have an electronic device powered on during testing?
EVERYONE'S test is invalid
What are three examples of the "odd man out" strategy for selecting an answer?
Length, Tone, Absolutes