Main Idea
MAIN IDEA is the
(1 word)
What
The AUTHOR'S PURPOSE is the
(1 word)
Why
A context clue is...
hints in a sentence that help you understand the meaning of the word
True or False: You should rush through the test. especially on questions you don't know
False
What score do you need on the ELPAC to reclassify
Four
The MAIN IDEA of Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo
The author's purpose of Finding Nemo is
Teach families to respect each other
The word is compared to something similar
Similarity Clue
True or False: You can ask for scratch paper on the ELPAC
True
Name the four domains of the ELPAC test
Read, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
True or False: The MAIN IDEA is a simple summary of the text
TRUE
What does P.I.E. stand for
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Contrast Clues are when...
the word describes what it is NOT
(compares to the opposite)
The first thing you do when you encounter a challenging word
Underline, circle, or highlight
Rosas favorite color is
Purple
The main idea can often be found in...
The Title
An article showing you the effects of tsunamis is trying to
Inform
Using context clues, what does the word erroneous mean?
"Overspending is an erroneous way of planning and is just wrong if you want to save up for the future"
Wrong
You should always do this before reading a text
Read the questions
The counselor who focuses on ELD students is
Ms.Pena
The main idea of an essay is called the
Thesis
Should, best, must, are all key words authors use to...
Persuade
Using context clues, what does the word milquetoast mean and what type of context clue is it?
"The concert performance produced a milquetoast feeling even though rehearsals were vibrant. "
Timid/not vibrant and Contrast Clue
If you need to guess on a question, you should do this before
Cross out wrong answers
The ELPAC start date is
February 25 and 26