Testing Strategies
Can you fall asleep during the test?
NO
If you are reading a drama what should you first write on your scratch sheet of paper?
CPS
What does R.A.C.E stand for?
Restate the question
Answer the question
Cite the evidence
Explain the evidence
What is an SCR?
Short Constructive Response
Stanza
Should you highlight and annotate the text or your questions?
YES, pick a strategy
When reading a fictional text, what acronym should you use?
CPS
What is plot?
The story line
What is an ECR?
Extended Constructive Response
What does CPS stand for in ELA?
Character
Problem
Solution
What is the Part/ Whole testing strategy?
Is it a question that requires you to read the whole text or just part of it
What should you look for in informational text / nonfiction text?
Images
Data
Headings/ Sub headings
Bold words/ Italic Words/ Underlined words
What is figurative Language?
Language used to exaggerate, emphasize, or bring a deeper meaning.
Do you need text evidence for an ECR and SCR?
YES
The acronym P.I.E.E.D is used for finding what?
Authors Purpose
What is the 25 rule?
Do not take a break until you have hit question 25
Since poems are more difficult to read, what should you do when reading them?
Break down the lines or stanzas
Look for figurative language
Look for any rhyme schemes
What is mood? What is tone?
Mood - How the author makes the reader feel
Tone - How the author feels
Which writing prompt requires 3 paragraphs at minimum?
ECR
What is theme and give an example of one.
The moral of the story/ main message
- Family is more important than money
- Hard work bring success
- Love yourself first
- ect.
What are the two testing strategies I told you to pick from?
Chunking or Question and Answer
How many types of genre are there?
Five
What is Internal / External Conflict?
Internal- What the character is thinking/feeling
External- Physical character traits
What is needed for an Introduction? What is needed for a Conclusion?
Intro - Hook and Thesis statement (R/A)
Conclusion- Restate the intro in a different way.
What are all the ways to say Main Idea? What is Main Idea?
Controlling Idea
Central Idea