Reminders/Procedures
When are we taking the OST ELA test?
Tuesday - March 28th
Wednesday - March 29th
What paragraph do you start out your essay with?
Introduction Paragraph
What can you win for the daily incentives?
What do you need at the end of each body paragraph?
To restate your main point for that paragraph in a concluding sentence
True/False: You should read and reread all directions on the test so you know what the questions are asking.
True
What do you need to do the night before for your computers?
CHARGE THEM - they must be charged for the test
How many MEEEEm body paragraphs do you need?
2
What is the incentive you are working towards when taking the OST AIR test?
A movie with a treat and a drink on the Friday before Spring Break!
If worst comes to worst and you are running out of time on your essay - what do you absolutely need before you submit it?
two body paragraphs and a thesis
one body paragraph and a thesis in a big emergency
Should you ever skip a question on the AIR test because you do not know it?
NO. make an educated guess
What should you do with your cell phones the day of the OST?
They should be in your lockers. YOU SHOULD NOT have them on you in the testing room.
Where does a thesis statement go in your essay?
End of introduction paragraph - last sentence
How long do you need to take on the ELA test to get your points for the incentive?
75 mins
What do you need in a conclusion pargraph?
Restate thesis and so what? Why does this matter?
How many points is the essay on your AIR test? How many MC questions will there be?
10 points and 9 MC questions before the essay
You should get breakfast and then where do you go at the start of the testing day?
first period class and then you will be dismissed to your testing location
What do you need with every single piece of evidence and every single explain in your body paragraphs?
Transition Words
What does the second inventive day for testing look like?
A dance/open gym with a treat and a drink
Should start your sentences with I think or I believe?
No
What is a key you can use to cross out answers you know are wrong for the multiple choice?
strikethrough feature
During the test and when you are in the testing room what level MUST you be at?
A Level 0!
No exceptations!
Please list at least 7 transition words we have learned.
According to the text, this proves, this matters that, the text states that, first, next, last, in conclusion, this shows that, based on this evidence it is clear that
How many points can you get a day? How many do you need for all 3 rewards for friday? (Movie, popcorn and a drink?)
18 points
Please write the parts of an essay in order without missing or skipping any.
Intro: Hook, Background Info, Thesis
Body Paragraphs: Point, Transition and Evidence, Transition and Explain, Transition and Evidence, Transition and Explain, Concluding Sentence - restate point
Conclusion: Restate thesis, so what? (mic drop)
What are some test features that you can use while taking the OST test?
highlighter, timer, strikethrough, tutorials, etc.