MCAS Trivia
What is the Purpose Setting Statement
What is the acronym used to write an expanatory essay
RACES
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
Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain,Sum it up
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
What does ELA stand for?
What is English Language Arts
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.
What is the least amount of time it should take me to complete my essay on Day 1 of MCAS?
What is at least one hour
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 if you are writing a 5 paragraph essay.
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
Name the 4 steps used to help you be successful when reading a passage for the first time.
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.....