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Physically and Mentally Prepared
Test Taking Strategies
Writing Styles
ELA Test Taking Terms
ELA Test Taking Terms-Part II
100
What should you do the night before the test?
What is Go to bed early
100
Highlight, underline, or circle the details in the questions. This helps you focus on exactly what the question is asking you to do.
What is Jail the Detail
100

The style of writing in which you do not state your opinion, only the facts.

What is Informative Writing!

100
To select from a number of possibilities.
What is Choose, Pick, Determine, OR Identify
100
Characteristics that are not alike. Identify how things are different.
What is Contrast
200
What should you do the morning of the test?
What is Eat Breakfast
200

The part of an ELA test you should look for and complete first to help you manage your time.

What is the essay section!

200
The style of writing in which you will take one side of an argument while also presenting the opposing view in a counterclaim.

What is Argument Writing!

200
Meaning of a word, phrase
What is Define OR Definition
200
Think about the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How when answering a question.
What is Explain
300
How can you decrease your stress levels during the test?
What is Take a mindful moment and take a few deep breaths.
300
Read ALL of the answer choices! Eliminate any choice(s) that you know are not the correct answer.
What is Slash the Trash
300

What are the three components of a thesis statement?

What is Topic, Opinion, and 3 main ideas!

300
Common characteristics, identify how things are alike or similar
What is Compare
300
To arrive at a decision, to close or bring to an end
What is Conclude OR Conclusion
400
How many hours of sleep should you get before the test?
What is 8-10 hours
400
Once you have chosen your answer, put it in and make sure that it makes sense!
What is Plug it In
400

What are 3 words you can not use in a thesis statement?

What is I, me, or my!

400
Give a brief overview of the main points
What is Summarize
400
Read between the lines; the answer is not clearly stated in the passage. Use knowledge and experience to draw conclusions.
What is Infer
500
What type of breakfast should I eat before the test?
What is A healthy breakfast with protein
500
If the directions say read…. READ! Pay close attention to signal words in the directions, such as explain, interpret, and compare.
What is READ All About It
500

The formatting that you will use when citing sources for and within an essay.


What is MLA Citation!

500
Present a clear picture of a person, place, or idea. Use details and sensory words.
What is Describe
500
Best chances of happening
What is Most Likely