Week 1
Who are your test prep teachers?
Ms. Smith or Ms. Robb
What breathing techniques did we learn from DJ Ralphi's calming video?
Tap tap gentle on shoulders
Take deep breaths
What is annotating?
Annotating a text is when the reader “marks up” a text to indicate places of importance or something they don’t understand.
Do we highlight everything?
No!
What is the mood meter?
I will take any answer about emotions or feelings
How many days is the state test?
Two days
What are some ways we annotate?
Sometimes students annotate by circling a word, underlining a phrase or highlighting a sentence.
What are some multiple choice strategies?
Reread the question. Make sure you understand what is being asked.
Come up with an answer to the question before looking at the list of choices.
Read ALL of the answers and cross out the choices that don’t make sense.
Underline the section in the text or question that supports your reasoning.
Look carefully at similar-sounding answers. Find the more precise answer.
Select “All of the above” if two or three answers seem correct
How will you take test this year?
Computer based
What will be on the state test?
Multiple Choice
Short Response
How will you annotate on the state test?
By using the highlighting tool?
What strategy do we use for the short reponse?
RADD
What is test prep?
Test prep is when you practice using strategies, techniques, testing materials, to get you ready for an important test or exam.
What type of texts will be on the test?
Non-fiction Text (informational/articles)
Fiction (made up/stories)
Poems
Where can we find the highlighting tool?
The toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
What does RADD stands for?
What are some test taking strategies?
Listen Carefully
Make sure you listen to directions the first time. If you don’t understand, raise your hand and ask for help.
2. Read Every Question
Read the whole question before you answer. Don’t rush!
3. Look for Clues
Circle or underline important words in the question. They can help you find the right answer.
4. Take Your Time
Slow and steady wins the race! Check your work when you finish.
5. Show Your Thinking
If it’s math, draw a picture or write your steps. If it’s reading, look back in the story for proof.
6. Stay Calm
Take a deep breath if you feel nervous. You know more than you think!
7. Try Every Question
Don’t leave any blank. Make your best guess if you’re not sure.
How will I know if the text is fiction or non-fiction?
Non-fiction (read this passage, words like true events, gives facts about something we know to be real, an account/biography)
Fiction (read this story, characters, setting, problem, solution)
How does annotating help us?
Keeping track of key ideas and questions
Helping formulate thoughts and questions for deeper understanding
Fostering analyzing and interpreting texts
Encouraging the reader to make inferences and draw conclusions about the text
Allowing the reader to easily refer back to the text without rereading the text in its entirety
Everyone!!!!