WIDA
What two domains on the WIDA Access test are worth the MOST points?
Reading and Writing
What does "persuade" mean? Use it in a sentence.
to convince someone of something
Answers will vary.
What is a noun? Give three examples.
Answers will vary. A noun is a person, place, or thing.
List 2 words with the prefix un-. What does un- mean?
Answers will vary.
Un- means "not"
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.
What is a response to the original claim?
counterclaim
What is an adjective? Give three examples.
Answers will vary. An adjective DESCRIBES something.
List 3 words with the prefix re-. What does re- mean?
Answers will vary.
Re- means to do again.
What order do we take each part of the WIDA Access test?
Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
You make a mistake while recording your response for the Speaking part of the test. What should you do and WHY?
What are CTE classes? List 3 examples.
Career and Technical Education -- hands-on classes that prepare students for careers. Examples: auto mechanic, ROTC, culinary arts, etc.
What is a verb? Give three examples.
Answers will vary. A verb is an ACTION word.
List 3 words with the suffix -ation.
What does -ation mean?
Answers will vary.
-ation means the act of doing something.
What should you do BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the Listening portion of the test?
Before: Make sure you're ready before clicking start, have your paper ready to take notes
During: Listen carefully, take notes (but don't write down every word)
After: Eliminate wrong answer choices, read questions carefully
What should you do BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER reading the text in the Reading portion of the test?
Before: Read the question!
During: Read slowly & carefully, highlight/take notes
After: Eliminate any wrong answer choices
According to the article "Learning that Works," why are some people against CTE classes?
Several reasons: they cost too much money, they aren't as college-focused, they don't properly train kids for specific jobs, 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.
List 4 words with the suffix -able.
What part of speech are all these words, and how do you know?
Examples: likeable, comfortable, fashionable, enjoyable, etc.
Adjectives -- they are describing words
What should you do BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the Speaking portion of the test?
Before: Write what you're going to say, practice quietly to yourself/in your head, make sure you're ready before you press record
During: Speak LOUDLY and CLEARLY, don't mess with the mic, speak for at least 30 seconds
After: Re-attempt if you are not happy with your response (2 attempts total)
What should you do BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the Writing portion of the test?
Before: Read instructions carefully, PLAN your writing
During: Make sure you're answering the prompt, write carefully, write complete sentences, use transition words/academic vocab, etc.
After: Reread what you wrote -- check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization. Make sure you wrote enough and answered the prompt
Put these in the correct order when writing a persuasive essay: reasoning, rebuttal, evidence, claim, counterclaim
Claim, evidence, reasoning, counterclaim, rebuttal
Correct the spelling/grammar mistakes in the following sentence:
I couldent beleive the students was yelling at the teacher I told them be quiet! (5 CORRECTIONS)
I couldn't believe the students were yelling at the teacher. I told them to be quiet! OR I told them, "be quiet!"
List 5 words with the suffix -ment.
What part of speech are all these words, and how do you know?
Example: fulfilment, government, refreshment, fragment, enjoyment, punishment
Nouns -- they are all things (abstract nouns)
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.