Elements of Writing
Reading Skills
Test Taking Tips
Planning Ideas
Before the Test
100

This type of writing tells a story.

What is narrative?

100

When citing text evidence, it is crucial to remember to use these punctuation symbols.

What are quotation marks?

100

You tap this shape in Test Nav to go to the next question.

What is an arrow?

100

The "blueprint" to your writing process.

What is the blank white piece of paper?

100

You have to do this to your iPad tonight and tomorrow night.

What is charge it?

200

Argument writing is also called this.

What is persuasive writing? 

200

In a question, it's a good idea to highlight/annotate the key words, which are typically this part of speech. 

What are verbs/action words?

200

If you don't know the answer to something during the test, you should do this.

What is to mark it/return to it later?

200

This graphic organizer is helpful during narratives.

What is a plot diagram?

200

Getting this before the night before will help you feel recharged and ready for the test.

What is a good night's sleep?

300

DICED stands for Describe, Inform, Clarify, Explain, and _______ . 

What is define?

300

The words passage, excerpt, and section all refer to this.

What is text?

300
When unsure how to answer a multiple choice question, this process will help you.

What is process of elimination?

300

Venn Diagrams help you do these two things that start with the same letter. 

What are compare and contrast?

300

All of these need to be put away in lockers, or handed to a teacher prior to the test starting.

What are electronics? (phones, AirPods, Apple Watches, etc.)

400

The main idea of a writing piece is called this.

What is a thesis statement?

400
The retelling of the main parts of something is called this.

What is a summary?

400

Identifying key words in test questions will help you with this.

What is understanding the question?

400

Two column notes are comprised of these two sections.

What are main ideas and details?

400

You need one of these for when you are done testing.

What is a book?

500

These are the five types of hooks.

What are statistic hooks, imagery hooks, scenario hooks, question hooks, and anecdote hooks?

500

The four types of annotations are these.

What are observations, questions, predictions, and connections?
500

If you feel anxious, allow yourself to do this when you need to.

What is deep breathing/ taking mindful minutes?

500

Top down webs help you with this.

What is organizing ideas?

500

This is the most important thing you can do during testing days.

What is to try your best?