Are You Ready?
If you are in 5th grade, you have to take the Science Test?
True. You will take the Science Test again in 8th grade.
This strategy has to do with sleep, eating healthy and showing up on time.
Being ready for the test.
What test are we taking tommorrow and Wednesday?
ELA
What 2 things can you do if you finish your ELA test early (before the testing period ends)?
Rest
What should you do when you are done with the test?
LOOK IT IOVER!
Why should I eat breakfast on the day of testing?
Brain can function the best it can.
If I do not know an answer, I should leave it blank.
True. If you are stuck, mark it so that you can come back to it later. Don't let a difficult question stop you from moving forward. If you get frustrated or confused, skip the question to save it for later. If you go back and are still stuck. Take your best guess
What is the strategy of reading all the options and removing the ones that don’t make sense?
Process of Elimination or cross off method
How will we be taking the test the next 2 days?
on computer
How much time do you have to take the ELA PSSA?
As much as you need
What is the purpose of the ELA State Test?
This measures student achievement of the state standards and concepts that are taught in schools.
What is one thing you can do to make sure you are not rushed in the morning?
Set an alarm
Every question MUST and SHOULD be answered.
True. Do not leave anything BLANK!
What is the strategy of using the words around an unknown word to help you figure it out?
Context clues
How many sections does the ELA test have?
3: Multiple Choice; Short Response; Extended Response
What electronics are allowed in the testing window?
None.
After you have looked over your test and submitted your test, what are you able to do? (3 options)
Nap; read; or color.
Name 3 things you can do to help with any anxiety and stress during the test?
Take deep breaths, roll my shoulders, relax my grip on my pencil, pause and take a quick break
What is figurative language? Give an example.
It is used to make writing more interesting. For example, a simile is a when you compare 2 unlike things using the words like or as. My heart is as big as the world.
What are the 2 tools you can use to remember important details in the reading section of the test?
Use highlighter or make annotations
How many days will you have to do multiple choice questions during the test?
All 2 days
Who will you take the TEST with?
Your advisory teacher or another BECA teacher
What is THEME?
a moral or lesson in a story
What do you need to take the test?
Confidence; rest; stamina; endurance
True/False; You should always read the passage first and answer choices second.
False. Look at the questions first, then read the paragraph so you know what you are looking for.
What can you do if you're feeling stressed or anxious?
1) Tense and then relax your muscles 2)Do some deep breathing
What day will you be writing the Extended Response?
Wednesday
What is the last thing you should write when writing your Extended Response?
Write a concluding sentence that restates the question.
1. How many paragraphs are in Short and Extended Response questions?
2. How many pieces of textual evidence must you include?
1. Depends on how many questions is being asked.
2. Minimum 2