Vocabulary
What is the definition of "theme"?
A message about life or the world.
How many short-response questions are there on the NY State ELA test?
6
What is it called, when we break the text down into smaller parts?
Chunking the text
What is one thing you should NOT do while taking the test.
Call out
get out of your seat
crying uncontrollably
scream for help
BEARS !!
What is the definition of "annotate"?
Add notes
Which grades will take the state standardized test?
Students in grades 3–8 take the State English Language Arts (ELA) test each spring.
What is the purpose of annotating?
To help to understand the text better.
What does WI stand for in the Pauker Method? What should you be doing during this step.
Why Important . Explaining the relevance of the evidence to support your claim/MI.
In what grade do you receive your blazer while attending Capital Prep?
end of 8th Grade Year.
What is the definition of "emphasize"?
Highlight/to show
One way Johnny's attitude changed is that
When we annotate we should be annotating to fill in our ______ ________ ________ .
Genre Thinking Frames.
How many details should you include to support your answer in your Short Answer Response on the State Exam?
2 Details
What does the C in CPREP stand for ?
Collaborator !
What is the definition of "develop"?
To grow
When you read a new test question, what is one thing you need to do to understand how to answer it?
Break it down and identify the different parts of the text that the question is asking us to connect!
When we annotate, is it important to write in complete sentences?
No, short phrases or just a few words are fine, whatever helps you remember.
When providing your details in your Short Answer Response you should also include the ______.
location of said detail.
Ex:" In line 10-11 it states.... "
What does the E in CPREP stand for ?
Empathetic Citizen !
What is the definition of "support"?
Back up an idea.
How many multiple-choice questions are there on the NY State ELA test?
18
Name three genre thinking frames of a non-fiction text?
Big Topic
Author's Purpose
Authors POV
How many points is a short response worth?
2
Scholars are required to complete two _ _ _ each year. They are given time to work on these in advisory.
SLC's : Student Led Conferences