MCAS Trivia
What is the date of the ELA MCAS?
April 25 and 26
The night before MCAS I should
a) stay up late
b) eat lots of junk food
c) go to bed early
d) watch an educational show
C) go to bed early
You should use this to support your claim.
Evidence
What does analyze mean?
Study closely and carefully
To give human qualities to non-human things is ________________.
personification
What is the name of the strategy that eliminates incorrect answers?
cross it out
During MCAS I should
a)work quickly
b)skip questions
c)think about what I'm going to have for lunch
d) take my time and stay focused
d) take my time and stay focused
I should always use the following in my writing:
a) complete sentences
b) correct spelling
c) punctuation
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
What does sequence mean?
to present events in the order in which they happened
What is a struggle between opposing forces?
conflict (internal or external)
What two subjects do you have to take MCAS for in grade six, seven and eight?
ELA and Math
8th grade also Science
If I finish my test before everyone else I will probably
a)get a very high score
b)not do as well as those who take their time
c)be the hero of Pierce Middle School
b)not do as well as those who take their time
I should make one of these to organize my thoughts before I begin writing.
Graphic Organizer
What does describe mean?
to give details
What is alliteration?
the repetition of consonant sounds
T or F
If you are absent on the day of MCAS you do not have to take that section.
FALSE!!! Your guidance counselor will let you know when you have to take it.
On the day of the test I should do these three things (choose three)
a) eat donuts d)be on time
b)eat a healthy breakfast e)sleep late
c)skip school f)be prepared
b)eat a healthy breakfast
d)be on time
f)be prepared
The conclusion should restate which part of your CERC writing?
Claim
What does support your claim mean?
To back it up; to find evidence
What are sensory images?
words and phrases that appeal to the five senses
True or False
MCAS "doesn't count" towards my education at Pierce. (Explain your answer)
FALSE!! Teachers use the results to help determine if you are meeting your educational goals.
For multiple choice questions I should:
a)say "eeny meeny miney moe" to choose an answer
b)choose the first answer that seems right
c)read all of the choices before picking one
d)whisper to my friend to see what they put
c)read all of the choices before picking one
Narrative writing does this _________________.
tells a story
What does infer mean?
To figure something out even though it isn't specifically mentioned; to read between the lines
What is theme?
the message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn