Writing
What is the first sentence in a paragraph?
Hook or Topic Sentence
TRUE or FALSE: Sometimes you can answer some of the questions without reading the text
TRUE
What should you do the night before the test?
Get a good night's sleep
What does OST stand for?
Ohio State Test
What should you do before you type your first sentence?
Create title and indent (tab or space 5x)
If a question says, "In passage 1, paragraph 2, what does the word, embrace mean?" what do should you do next?
Find passage 1, paragraph 2 and reread it.
TRUE OR FALSE: you should only drink water the morning of the test and not eat.
False! You need to eat and drink fluids to stay hydrated and wake up your brain so you're not hungry during testing. Being hungry will distract you.
If a question asks for a multi-paragraph response, how many paragraphs should you write?
2 or more
Write down an animal. If you pick something that someone else says, you lose 300 points
Answers May Very
If you are reading a passage and it says slumber1, what does that mean.
It means you there is a definition for the word. You have to scroll down to find the definition.
What is test anxiety?
The nervous or worried feeling some people get when it's time to take a test/ quiz.
How many passages do you typically need to read before answering questions?
2
What does every paragraph need?
topic sentence
evidence
elaboration
closing sentence
FALSE, you should always make your best guess.
What is something you can do to help relieve your anxiety?
Deep breathing, get a drink of water, eat a mint, take a break/walk
Steal 400 points from a team
Steal 400 points from a team
Fix the evidence-
In The Puppy by Justin True, it says, He should not go alone. (page 24)
Add quotation marks
In The Puppy by Justin True, it says, "He should not go alone." (page 24)
FREE 500 for everyone
FREE 500 for everyone
Please give 2 examples of positive self-talk.
I can do this.
I am smart.
I know the material.
I will pass.
What days are the ELA OST?
Tuesday, April 15
Wednesday, April 16