Before the Test
What should you do the night before the test?
Go to bed early.
What should you do after revising and editing your draft?
Write your final copy into the answer booklet.
What should you do first? Put the following in order from first to third.
A. Read the passage.
B. Read the multiple choice questions.
C. Read the TDA question.
First - B
Second - C
Third - A
How many paragraphs are you expected to write?
5 Paragraphs
How can you decrease stress?
Leave the drama behind. Take care of problems beforehand. Be prepared.
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before the test?
8 hours
True or False - You should proofread your final answer in the answer booklet before closing your booklet.
True - You want to fix any mistakes.
True or False - You should read the passage only one time.
False - You should read the passage more than once.
What should you do after reading the prompt and determining what the question is asking you?
Make a plan. Complete a graphic organizer.
True or False - You should tell yourself positive affirmations, such as "I got this!" or "I can do this!"
True!! You do got this!!
What should you do the morning of the test?
Eat a good breakfast.
What else do the professional scorers grade about your writing?
They grade your answer to the question, evidence, and explanation. They want a thorough explanation of how your evidence answers the question. They also want paragraphs with transition words or phrases. In addition, they look at your word choice and sentences.
What should you do if you are stuck on a multiple choice question?
Eliminate any answers that do make sense or go with the question.
What should you do after you plan and complete your graphic organizer?
Write a draft.
What should you do if you feel like your mind has gone blank or you just need to refocus?
1. Close your eyes.
2. Take a deep breath.
3. Roll your head in a circle.
4. Have a mental talk with yourself to refocus.
What should you do with your cell phone or any other electronics, like a smart watch?
Turn the cell phone off and leave it in your locker or give it to the teacher.
True or False - You should always guess right away when you are unsure of the answer.
False - Don't guess right away. Skip the question and come back. Try to eliminate choices. Always go with your gut.
True or False - Your spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and language usage is not graded.
False - Your spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and language usage is graded.
True or False - When you read a multiple choice question, you should try to answer it before looking at all the answer choices.
True!
What should you do after writing your draft?
Revise and edit.