Test Taking Strategies
Before reading the passage, one should __________.
Read the questions
What is the sentence in the introductory paragraph which grabs the readers attention?
Hook
What literary device often uses the words "like or as" to show a relationship?
Simile.
What is the minimum number of hours you should get of sleep before testing?
8
What is the name of the test you will take tomorrow?
SBAC
If you do not understand the question, what test taking strategy should you use?
Deconstruct the question.
What is the statement which will name the three subtopics which your body paragraphs will be about?
Thesis.
Poems are broken up into __________.
Stanzas
What should you do the morning of the test?
Eat Breakfast
What is the term for how long you are able to focus during testing?
Testing Stamina
What do you do if you do not know the meaning of a word?
Use context clue strategies.
How many paragraphs should your performance task be?
5
A person, place, or thing is called a ________.
Noun.
What time should you get to school?
by 7:20
Can you use a dictionary?
Only on the performance task!
What is the first thing you should do at the beginning of the test?
A memory dump.
In what paragraph should you restate your thesis?
Conclusion
What formula can you use to summarize the story/paasage?
GIST Formula
What should you do before writing your performance task?
OUTLINE
Why is it important to do your best on state testing?
To create options for your future.
What are some tools the test will provide? Name one.
Highlight, notepad, split screen, dictionary.
What two things should you do before writing the performance task?
1. Read the prompt in detail
2. Outline your response
What are the elements of plot?
What materials do you need to bring for testing? (Trick Question)
Nothing!
What is the fourth planet from the sun?
Mars