WIDA
What two categories on the WIDA Access test are worth the MOST points?
Speaking and Writing
Who wrote The Immigrant Contribution?
John F. Kennedy (JFK)
What is a noun? Give three examples.
Answers will vary. A noun is a person, place, or thing.
What does it mean when something has a negative CONNOTATION?
Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.
It means that it gives negative feelings/associations.
Answers will vary.
True or false: You can only hear the audio ONE time during the Listening part.
True
True or false: You should write down what you plan to say in the Speaking part. (Explain your answer)
True, because this will help you speak for long enough, help it flow better, help answer the questions completely, etc.
How did Elena react to the president's death in American History? Why do you think she reacted this way?
She did not cry about his death (she was more upset about Eugene).
Answers will vary -- maybe she hadn't processed his death, she didn't feel close to him because she had recently moved to the U.S., etc.
What is an adjective? Give three examples.
Answers will vary. An adjective DESCRIBES something.
Use the word CREDIBLE in a sentence.
Answers will vary. Credible means reliable/believable.
What order do we take each part of the WIDA Access test?
Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
What happens if you don’t say anything in the Speaking part OR write anything in the Writing part of the test?
Your test will not be scored
What historical event is covered in They Called Us Enemy, and what is the time period?
The Japanese internment camps in the 1940s (1942-1946)
What is a verb? Give three examples.
Answers will vary. A verb is an ACTION word.
What does the prefix re- mean? List 2 words with that prefix.
re- = to do over
redo, reuse, recycle, reduce, resubmit, etc.
List two DOs and two DON’Ts when doing the Listening part of the test.
Dos: listen carefully, take notes, read the questions carefully, eliminate incorrect answers
Don'ts: get distracted while listening, skip through questions, etc.
List two DOs and two DON’Ts when doing the Reading part of the test.
Dos: Take your time, take notes, re-read confusing sections, use context clues, read ALL the answer choices, eliminate incorrect choices, etc.
Don'ts: just skim the reading, only read it once, read too quickly, etc.
Name a possible theme (one word) of They Called Us Enemy, and explain why you believe it is a theme.
Answers will vary. Possible themes: survival, bravery, racism, perseverance, prejudice, community, obstacles, etc.
Correct the spelling/grammar mistakes in the following sentence:
Santa bringed present to are house I was so exited. (5 CORRECTIONS)
Santa brought presents to our house. I was so excited.
OR
Santa brought presents to our house and I was so excited.
What does “inconspicuous” mean? What is the part of speech?
Not noticeable (adjective)
List three DOs and three DON’Ts when doing the Writing part of the test.
Dos: use transition words, write complete sentences, full paragraphs (if it is an essay), correct punctuation/capitalization, re-read what you wrote, fully answer the questions, academic vocabulary, etc.
Don'ts: write only one sentence, leave the answer blank, go off topic, use only basic vocabulary, etc.
List three DOs and three DON’Ts when doing the Speaking part of the test.
Dos: speak loudly/clearly, take notes before you record, practice before you record, speak for at least 30 seconds/1 min, use transition words, use complete sentences
Don'ts: record before you are ready, only say one sentence, whisper, etc.
What happened in Japan as a response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor? (BE SPECIFIC)
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Correct the spelling/grammar mistakes in the following sentence:
I couldent beleive the students was yelling at the teacher I told them shut up! (5 CORRECTIONS)
I couldn't believe the students were yelling at the teacher. I told them to shut up! OR I told them, "shut up!"
What does “presumably” mean? What is the part of speech?
Able to be assumed (adverb)
List 4 transition words to use in your speaking/writing that are NOT first, next, then, or last.
Answers will vary.
Examples: Finally, ultimately, furthermore, therefore, in addition, additionally, moreover, besides, consequently, similarly, suddenly, etc.