Multiple Choice
Read all of the multiple choice questions first
What must you include from the text to support your answer?
Evidence from the text!
What punctuation mark ends a statement?
A period
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing
Who would Imaiah call 'chopped rice'
Jaden
What should you look for in a question to understand what it's asking?
Look for key words
This part of your response shows how your evidence connects to your answer.
Explanation/Analysis
A complete sentence must have these two things
A subject and a verb
This strategy helps you figure out the meaning of a word using the words around it.
Context clues!
Who is always doing "too much" when I come around to take phones?
Seewan
If a question says “Which BEST describes…,” what does that mean?
You must choose the strongest or most complete answer
Why do responses with weak explanations score lower?
they don’t fully show understanding or reasoning
What is wrong with this: “Because I was tired.”?
It is a fragment (not a complete sentence)?
What does “infer” mean?
to make a logical guess using evidence?
Who thinks he's cool, but doesn't listen to Ms.Thomas which makes him uncool?
Jostin
Why is it important to re-read the question after choosing an answer?
To make sure your answer actually matches what is being asked
What kind of words can make your response sound more formal and clear?
Academic or transition words
Why is it helpful to reread your writing for spelling?
To catch mistakes you may have made the first time!
What does “theme” mean?
the main message or lesson of a text?
Is there corn in corned beef?
No... You people are insane
Should you leave a question blank on the MCAS?
NO! Always make your best, educated, guess!
What should you do after finishing your response?
Re-read and check your work!
What are you checking for when editing grammar?
errors in sentences, punctuation, and word use
Why should you use strong vocabulary in your writing?
to make your ideas clearer and more interesting?
What is everyones favorite phrase in English class?
Cheese and Rice