A strategy used to give you an idea what an article or story is about and also helps you search for answers as you read.
What is "read the questions first"? (Don't forget - you can use the highlighting tool as you read the article or story.)
100
When you're totally stuck on a question, you can do this.
What is "bookmark" it and come back later.
100
During the test this is strictly forbidden.
What is talking and/or looking at other students' computers?
100
A group of words aligned in a row in poetry. (Kind of like sentences in a paragraph.)
What are lines?
200
What an article in non-fiction is mostly about. The BIG idea.
What is the main idea?
200
A strategy to help you plan and answer a question.
What is the ACE strategy? (Don't forget to use the blank sheets of paper to plan your written responses before typing them on the computer. AND REMEMBER: a plan is a quick sketch; DON'T write your whole answer on the blank sheet.)
200
When you're finished with your test, you can use this tool/button to check that you've answered all the questions AND to check over your answers very carefully.
What is the "review" button?
200
True or False: If you don't understand something during the test, you can always ask the teacher.
What is false? You may not know the answers to all of the questions, and THAT IS OK. Just do the best you can. :-)
200
A written record of the events that happen to a character.
What is a journal entry?
300
The lesson or message the author is trying to teach you in a story/narrative.
What is the central message or theme?
300
When you're unsure of an answer OR what a question is asking, you can always do this.
What is reread?
300
In multiple choice the squares mean this.
What is MORE THAN one answer?
300
To feel ready for the test you want to do these two things.
What is get a good nights rest and eat a healthy breakfast?
300
The most important details in an article or story that support the main idea or central message.
What are key details?
400
Finding the similarities and differences in two articles or stories.
What is compare/constrast?
400
To do your very best, you want to do the OPPOSITE of rushing.
What is take your time?
400
To ensure that you've read the entire article or story be sure to do this.
What is scroll down?
400
True or False: When you're finished with your test, you may read silently.
What is true? You may pull a book out quietly to read. Don't distract others.
400
When certain words are stressed in a poem they create a "beat."
What is rhythm?
500
The main events in a story/narrative.
What is plot?
500
When you are done with your test and you check your answers over VERY carefully.
What is reviewing?
500
When answering multiple choice questions, you can use this tool.
What is the "answer eliminator?"
500
True or false: I can walk around the room during testing.
What is false? There will be a three minute stretch break in the middle of the test. If you have to use the restroom, you must raise your hand.
500
When a problem in an article or story gets resolved.