NAME! THAT! GENRE!
Identify a non-fiction passage in your packets.
(free choice)
Describe what character motivation is.
The reason WHY a character does/says something
The author was teaching us all about how clouds are formed and how to make our own in a jar
How many days long is the NYS ELA test?
2 days - next Tues and Wed
Identify a realistic fiction passage and prove how you know it is realistic fiction.
(Free choice)
What was Kathryn's motivation in "Tiger Rescue"?
To help Nitro find his way around
What is a character trait?
Describes a character's personality; what they're like all the time
Look for repeated or connecting words, look for what the author was mostly talking about
What are 3 things you should do the nights before the NYS ELA test?
1. Eat breakfast
2. Go to bed early
3. Read as much as you can
4. Wake up early
5. Bring pencils
What are some elements of poetry?
Stanzas, lines, mood, rhythm, literary language, etc
What was Oscar Chapman's motivation to help Mariann and what were his struggles to do so?
He believed in equal rights for everyone including her but other people did not agree with him so he had to find different ways to invite them and a different venue for the concert
He was a persistent person because 1. he started his own dog-walking business to save money for a telescope and 2. he studied hard at school to become an astronaut
Identify the main idea of one paragraph in "How we Make glass" and prove your response
(Free choice) MUST INCLUDE PARAGRAPH EVIDENCE
What are some tips to stay focused/motivated during the test?
1. Talk to your brain
2. Adjust your attitude - YOU CAN DO THIS!
3. Pretend you are reading the most interesting thing in the world
4. Stretch your wrist/fingers/ankles
5. Do turtle position to focus on yourself, your work, and no one else