Beginning of Test
When starting an ELA test, you should read the information above the first passage before the passage.
True or False?
True, the information above the reading passages tells you what information to look for in the passages for your essay and possibly multiple choice.
If you know two of three options seem correct in a question then choose "all of the above" as your answer choice. True or False?
True, because if you know that the two choice are correct then it leaves it to be "all of the above".
During testing, my gists should include information from every paragraph. True or False?
False, I will only gist the most important information.
What words in the following question should be highlighted?
What does the phrase a wall of people suggest in paragraph 37?
phrase, a wall of people, suggest, paragraph 37
First item that should be put on your scratch paper is what?
Multiple choice checklist.
Should you guess on a question that you are unsure of or bookmark it and come back?
Bookmark it and come back, you want to make sure you don't waste any time so save that question for later and keep moving.
The name of the tool that helps me keep track of where I am reading is called..
The Line Guide
What words in the following question should be highlighted?
Highlight two phrases in paragraph 37 that best support the answer to Part A.
two phrases, paragraph 37, best supports, answer, Part A
When you begin to gist, the first thing that should be written before reading the text is
The title of the text. Since each test will have multiple texts, the title needs to be written so my gists are organized.
What is the second step in your multiple choice checklist?
Highlight the parts of the question that help you understand what it is asking for.
The tool I should use in order to complete the second step in my multiple choice checklist is...
The highlighter tool! It helps me understand what I am looking for in an answer.
What words in the following question should be highlighted?
Which of these best describes Papi’s response to his daughter’s questions in paragraphs 1–8?
best describes, Papi's response, daughter's questions, paragraphs 1-8
The three steps in the multiple choice checklist are...
Read, Highlight, Restate
Once you finish your test with time to spare you should turn it in immediately. True or False?
False! It is always good to go back and look it over so you get the best score.
After selecting my Part A answer, I do not need to look at it again and I just need to select an answer for Part B. True or False?
False! Connect your answer from Part A to each option in Part B to check if they make sense together.
What words in the following question should be highlighted?
Which sentence from the passage “Roberto Ignacio Torres Bakes” best supports the answer to Part A?
sentence, passage, supports, answer, Part A
Reading the essay question before I read the text can help me understand what to look for: True or False?
True: Looking at the essay questions helps you know what to take notes on
The final step in the multiple choice checklist is... and it is completed where? (two possible answers for where)
Restate the question in your brain or on a sticky note
Essay outlines should include these sections...
Introduction, Body Paragraph, Conclusion
What words in the following questions should be highlighted?
What is the meaning of persistent as it is used in paragraph 13? Which words from paragraph 13 support the answer to Part A?
meaning, persistent, paragraph 13
words, paragraph 13, support answer, Part A