MCAS Trivia
What is the date of the 5th grade ELA MCAS?
Wednesday 4/10 and Thursday 4/11
What is the acronym used to write an expanatory essay
ASEC
When should you re-read a section to answer a multiple choice question?
Always!
Another word for Main Idea on the MCAS is what?
Central Idea
What is a metaphor?
A comparison of two things. (Without using "like" or "as"
Ex: "Life is a journey" or "She is a ray of sunshine"
What is the tool that crosses out incorrect answers?
The answer eliminator
ASEC is acronym that can help you when preparing to answer an open response question. What do the letters mean?
Answer, support, explain, close
How long should an essay be?
As long as it needs to be to fully answer the question (usually 3-6 paragraphs)
What does infer mean?
To make an educated guess.
What is conflict in literature? Name all 4 types
The problem or struggle between two opposing forces
C vs C C vs S
C vs N
C vs S
Aside from sleep and exercise, what is essential in helping your brain for a challenging task like the MCAS?
A healthy diet/food
What are the 2 types of graphic organizers that will help you prepare to write your essay?
T- chart and story map
What should you create on your scrap paper to help you plan out your essay?
Graphic Organizer
What does explain mean?
To connect evidence with the claim or idea that the evidence supports.
What is alliteration? Give an example.
The repetition of consonant sounds
Ex: The boy buzzed around, as busy as a bee.
True or False: If you are absent on the day of MCAS you do not have to take that session.
FALSE!!! You will have to make up the session you missed.
If a question asks you to compare, what is expected from you?
Compare means to look at common characteristics and identify how things are alike or similar.
What are the names of the different paragraphs your essay should have?
Introductory paragraph, Body paragraphs, concluding paragraph
What does "support your claim" mean?
To provide evidence and explain how it supports your claim (what you are trying to prove/argue).
What is a hyperbole? Give an example.
An extreme exaggeration
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"
What are the 2 types of essays you may have to write?
Explanatory or Narrative
Read the directions and PSS
Determine the Genre
Read the OR Question
Set up your graphic organizer
You have read a passage, and you have been asked to write an essay. Which type of essay means that you are continuing the story of a text you read during ELA MCAS?
Writing a narrative essay
What is an author's purpose?
the reason an author writes. Persuade, Inform, Entertain.
What is Theme? Give an example using the proper sentence stem
The author's Message.
Sometimes in Life.....