Online Tools ELA
Name one online tool you can use during your online PSSA Test.
highlight, eliminate answer, zoom in
Process of elimination
This is the first sentence of a paragraph.
TS
Convert: "I like tea. I like coffee." into a compound sentence
I like tea, and I like coffee.
What are 3 things you should not do during PSSAs?
Talk, Draw, Cheat, Not answer questions, ETC.
Why use the eliminate answer tool?
To cross out wrong answers and make choosing easier.
You should do this if you don't know an answer right away.
skip it
These are the "facts" or "quotes" of the paragraph
CD, Text evidence
What are the TWO errors in this sentence.
I stayed up late so I am not tired
So= but or yet
missing comma
Raise your hand.
ENTER and then TAB
This strategy helps you figure out meanings using the sentence
Context Clues.
This is your opinion or analysis of the evidence.
CM
"The wind whispered through the trees" is an example of this
Personification
What does the exclamation point mean next to the question numbers?
unanswered.
What should you do when you are done typing your TDA response?
Reread it and check for errors.
When you get to the TDA, you should do this first.
Read the prompt.
This final sentence ties the paragraph together without repeating the Topic Sentence.
CS
Flea vs Flee: "The circus performer had to ____ the tent after the ____ was on the tiger."
Flee
Flea
What does the number in the red circle mean?
The number of questions you haven't answered.
What should you do if your computer freezes?
Raise your hand and tell the teacher.
This tool lets you come back to a question later.
flagging/mark
How many CD and CMs should you have in a FULL TDA.
2 CDs and 4 CMs
Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?
A. The weary hikers rested quietly.
B. A heavy rain began falling down.
C. The silver trophy sits on the shelf.
D. Please come inside now.
c.
What do you do when you are done the test?
Nap or read.