Test-Taking Strategies
Read this question:
What is the main idea of paragraph 6?
Where should you look for the answer?
Paragraph 6
How many syllables are in the word: tornado?
3
beginning
How many times should you read a complicated passage, like a flier or informational text?
at least 2, maybe more
How should you divide this word into syllables: butterfly?
but/ter/fly
What are synonyms?
two words that mean the same thing
True/False: You must have some sort of evidence of thinking for each test question.
TRUE. If you cannot find evidence in the passage, then write a sentence to describe why you chose that answer.
How should you divide this world into syllables: uncover?
un/cov/er
What is the suffix in: unlovely?
-ly
What are three things that can help you identify the main idea of a passage?
1. Title
2. Pictures
3. First and Last Sentences
How would you divide the word: lobster?
lob/ster
Name a synonym of chilly.
Answers vary.
What strategy is used to solve this question:
Which word means the same thing as crave in this sentence?
Sometimes, I crave chocolate.
Try each answer choice in the sentence and see which one makes the most sense.
Aside from clapping out the syllables, how can you determine how many syllables are in a word?
It matches the number of vowel spellings.
What is the prefix in playful?
There is no prefix in playful.