Testing Tips
Which tool can you use to search the meaning of a word on your test?
Online dictionary tool
How many sentences should you have for an SCR?
Two sentences.
The following in an example of which type of figurative language?
" Sally sails the shores every September"
Alliteration
Combine these sentences:
She sells watches. She wants to sell ear rings.
She sells watches, but she wants to sell ear rings.
She sells watches, but she'd rather sell ear rings.
The reader can infer what about Happy.
Happy put his head down and hid in the corner. Instead of playing like he normally does.
Possible answers:
Happy is sick. Happy is sad. Happy is scared.
If you don't know what a word means or how to spell it, what should you do?
Ask to use a dictionary/use the dictionary search tool!
How many paragraphs should you have for an ECR?
Four to five paragraphs.
the author's attitude toward their writing (described in words like: gloomy, suspenseful, enthusiastic)
tone
Fix this sentence:
John makes 90000 a year at target
John makes 90,000 a year at Target.
John's salary is 90,000 at Target.
What helps you make inferences?
Your background knowledge.
What you know about how the world works.
What should you do if you get confused about what you are reading in a passage?
Stop where you are, go back and reread from the beginning.
In which part of your paper do you answer your prompt?
Last sentence of your first paragraph. Introduction
an educated guess; a conclusion drawn based on clues from the author.
an inference
Write a thesis for the following prompt:
Is it ok to have dreams for your life?
Dreams are an essential part of life that everyone must have in order to survive.
Everyone should have a dream for their life.
Yes, you should have dreams for your life.
The reader can infer what about JB?
" JB ran up the court with the ball, no other players could get in his way. He wanted to win this championship for his school."
JB is determined to win the game
JB is an athlete
One good reason why you should read the questions BEFORE reading the passage.
Possible Answers:
Know what to look for as you read, know what to take notes on, saves time, etc.
What are the 3 acronyms for remembering the parts of an essay (ECR)
ABC, MEAT, XYZ
language that goes into great detail to describe what something tastes, sounds, looks, smells, or feels like.
What is another way to start your conclusion that is NOT "In conclusion,"?
Restate your thesis
Ultimately,
In the end,
Briefly,
What must you use to make an inference?
The text, and your knowledge
What are some strategies you can use to remain engaged with the text?
Highlight the text, skim, read your questions first, annotate, write questions on the test, ask yourself questions,
True or False: When writing an SCR I need specific evidence from the story that supports my answer.
True
the reason that the author wrote the piece.
author's purpose
What transition could you add between these sentences?
Most students fail because they are lazy ___________ some fail because they don't understand the material.
However,
Also,
Moreover,
Furthermore,
What can you infer about this speaker's attitude about dreams?
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore—
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over—
like a syrupy sweet?
They want you to consider what happens when dreams don't come true.
They understand that unfulfilled dreams are bad things?