ELA
What is the main idea of a text?
The most important point or message of the passage.
–7 + 12
5
Name one healthy way to calm down if you feel stressed.
Deep breathing, listening to music, taking a walk, etc.
What does it mean to self-advocate?
To speak up for yourself and your needs.
What should you always bring to class to be prepared?
Pencil/pen, notebook, Chromebook, completed homework.
Identify the main idea → “Many teens enjoy video games. They can play with friends online, practice problem-solving, and relax after school.” What’s the main idea?
Teens enjoy video games for fun, social, and learning reasons.
4 + 3 × (6 – 2)
16
True or False: Stress can sometimes be helpful because it motivates you to get things done.
True
If you don’t understand directions in class, what should you do?
Ask the teacher politely to explain again.
You’re running late to class. What’s the respectful thing to do when you enter?
Walk in quietly and check in with the teacher.
What does the word vital mean in this sentence: “Water is vital for human survival.”
Very important/necessary.
5x + 3x – 2 +7 - x2
8x + 5 - x2
If a friend is upset, what’s one thing you can say to show support?
“I’m here for you,” “Do you want to talk?”, “That sounds hard,” etc.
What is an accommodation and give 1 example.
An accommodation is a support that helps a student learn or access the curriculum.
Example: extra time on test
You start talking while the teacher is giving directions. What’s the best choice to fix the situation?
Stop talking, listen carefully, and apologize if needed.
What is an inference?
A conclusion you make using clues from the text + your own knowledge.
3(2x + 5) + 4(3 - 2x)
27 - 2x
What is a growth mindset?
Believing you can improve with effort and practice.
How might it help a student to use text-to-speech or audiobooks as an accommodation?
To help them understand reading material when decoding or reading fluency is hard.
Help them focus on comprehension
Why is it important to keep track of your grades?
So you know how you’re doing, avoid surprises, and can ask for help early.
Rewrite this run-on sentence correctly: “I stayed up late I was tired in the morning I almost missed the bus.”
Example: “I stayed up late, so I was tired in the morning and almost missed the bus.”
A movie theater charges $8 for a ticket and $3 for popcorn. If Maria spends $19 total, how many tickets did she buy?
2 tickets
You fail a quiz. What’s a positive next step?
Study more, ask the teacher for help, or redo problems to practice.
Show/Tell a respectful way to email a teacher about missing work?
“Hello [Teacher], I wanted to ask about the work I missed and how I can complete it.”
You’re struggling with an assignment and don’t know what to do. List two good steps you can take.
Ask the teacher for help, check notes/Google Classroom, ask a peer, try your best before giving up.