Preparing for a test
Provide an example of "Positive Self-Talk"
Answers will vary. "I can do this!", "This one is hard, but I can take my time and do my best", "I am going to do my best", etc.
T or F: Charts, maps and tables provide information that you can use to answer questions!
What is True
This character is tested when her mother and brothers all turn into bears in the movie Brave
Who is Merida?
Taking breaths, small movements, skipping over and returning to questions later, positive self-talk
Name one strategy you can use before testing to be successful?
Getting a good night's sleep, eating breakfast, dressing comfortably, positive mindset, etc.
True or False--you should always use text evidence when giving a written response.
This character is tested as she must decide between following her calling and listening to the ocean or listening to her father.
Who is Moana?
True or False-You can review questions before submitting your final test
True- Once you hit submit answers, you cannot go back to review. Be sure to wait until your teacher says the time is up, before you submit your answers!
What kind of pace should you use while taking a timed test? Fast? Slow? Steady?
What is a steady pace? Not too fast and not too slow
What is a good strategy for taking a multiple choice test?
What is read the questions and then read the passage, eliminate wrong answers first, reread question and see which of the remaining questions answers it best, etc.
This character is tested when he is forced to live in the wild and survive after being exiled from his lion pride
Who is Simba?
A great strategy when I'm testing is to ___________ answers I know are wrong or don't make sense.
What is eliminate?
How many hours of sleep should you get?
What is 8-10 hours
T or F: If I don't know an answer, I should take an educated guess.
What is True
These 2 sisters are tested and challenged to rule Arendelle after their parents die at sea.
Who are Elsa and Anna?
What should I do if I feel I can no longer read the entire passage?
Reread the questions and go find the answers
T or F: You should stay up late the night before a test studying.
What is False- The best thing you can do is to go to bed early, get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.
What is one thing you can do during the test to be successful?
Read the directions, pace yourself, review your answers, etc.
What can I do if I start to get frustrated during the test?
Take deep, calming breaths, Think positive thoughts, gently press your temples or push/pull your chair, etc.
A movie that centers around Dia de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead and a young boy facing several challenges.
What is Coco?
What should I do if I finish before the time given?
What is go back to answer any skipped questions, reread questions and answers, etc.