ACES and other things
What does ACES stand for?
Answer
Cite
Explain
Summarize
Name one strategy you can use to help you answer reading comprehension questions
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As night began to fall, I wondered what Taylor was going to do. I really wish she was here.
1st person
What is the #1 thing you should NOT do while taking the test (hint: I say it all the time)
Be Lazy!!
What is another name for the main idea of a passage?
Central idea
What is another word for citing something?
Text Evidence
Before you read the passage, what can you do to help you answer the questions later?
Read the questions beforehand.
"What are you, crazy?!" He said. They grabbed the piece of wood from his hands and sat down.
3rd person
What are two things you can do BEFORE the test that will help you out?
Get good sleep, eat breakfast, etc.
What is the only thing you can do once you're done with your test?
Read
How many pieces of text evidence should you use when answering a question?
Two
What is the main idea of this passage?
Rhinos are one of the most endangered animals on our planet. I love rhinos, they're one of my favorite animals. I think that people should stop hunting rhinos. My uncle Robert once went on a safari and saw a few elephants. They're cool too. But, if we don't stop, the rhinos will be extinct.
Rhinos are endangered animals or something of the sort.
You walk into the house and find that Jack is no longer there. "I think he went to the park", you say.
Second
Name at least two strategies that can help you during the test? (Think: Mindfulness & Test Taking Strategies)
Answers will vary.
What is Tone? How can we define it?
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What is the definition of both a noun and a proper noun, give examples for each
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Give an example of a theme from a story we've read in class
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What is the authors purpose here?
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Persuade
True or False
You're allowed to take a break during the test
True
When in an article/paragraph could you best find the main idea?
First sentence, last sentence, title
Name the following, adverb, noun, verb, adjective.
The quick fox jumped over the muddy swamp.
Adverb - quick
Noun - Fox
Verb - Jumped
Adjective - Muddy
What sentence supports this claim?
Claim: The student is hardworking
I really didn't think I would do well on this test. It was pretty hard even though I studied. But, I knew how important this test was. So, I went to the library and looked over my notes for hours after school. I really hope I did well.
So, I went to the library and looked over my notes for hours after school.
What is the authors purpose?
The wizard blasted the knight with a ball of arcane energy. But, the knight stood his ground. Tired, he unsheathed his sword and charged the evil wizard! The two clashed in a fury of steel and magic. It was a duel for the ages!
Entertain
True or False
This test is something you should stress over
False, don't stress. You should take it seriously, but don't stress.
What are Mr. Lantz's favorite Basketball, Football, and Soccer teams?
Sacramento Kings, Dallas Cowboys, Chelsea