ELA State Test Format

ELA State Test Format

Dealing with Reading Passages

Read all questions associated with a passage before actually reading the passage.

• Highlight or underline key words, phrases, ideas and go back to the text to find evidence or clues to support answers.
• Utilize text features — captions, graphs, charts, and illustrations enhance the text and present relevant details.

Approaching Essay Questions

• Use graphic organizers, webs, outlines, and/or bulleted lists to help them organize information.
• Use the margins of the test booklet to jot down ideas.
• Read the question carefully so you are sure to target the response appropriately. The topic sentence should restate the question in some way.

Regarding Directions

• Read and listen to all directions carefully so you understand what is expected.

Tackling Multiple Choice Questions

• If you don't know the answer, eliminate wrong answers and make educated guesses by using context clues.
• Mark or star any question you skip so it will be easier to go back to the question later.

Upcoming weeks...

Learning Target: I can comprehend the structure and format of the ELA state exam

TITLE: FBF (Test format)

Monday, Tuesday & Wedensday = The Omnivore's Dilemma

Thursday & Friday= ELA Skills & Review

SUMMARIZING

Do Now: List (3) positive test

taking strategies

Recap & Review

LT: I can apply my knowledge of summarizing informational texts

INDEX CARD

On the front blank space create a trending # related to "The Omnivores Dilemma"

On the back discuss what it symbolizes and how it connects to our food system

For extended responses use: I.C.E, I.R.A.F.T

Be sure to answer the entire question.

Tips...

-Review your notes and emails for ELA

-Go to sleep early!

-Eat breakfast

Take your time- You have unlimited time

I.C.E Citing like a pro!

I Introduce your quotation.

The author wrote...

For instance...

According to the text...

C Cite your quotation.

Citing your sources means that you have given credit to the original author.

EXAMPLES:

" By the year 2010, all automotive companies will be required to show evidence of alternative fuel vehicles in production" (Williams 20)

E Explain your quotations.

*Tell your readers what the quotations/ fact/ data means with regard to your topic and how they relate to your thesis statement.

Key thought: Why is this important and what does it have to do with my main point?

Learning Target: I can review and apply my knowledge of citing evidence and making inferences.

Title: Citing evidence

Do Now: Put your summary in the pink basket. Identify (1) key component of how we summarize informational texts.

Each of you have received a letter with page numbers on the back.

A= Complete pages 12-13

B= Complete pages 14-15

C=Complete pages 16-18

*Complete those pages in your WSB . Once completed raise your hand and we will direct you on what to do next.

LT: I can review various ELA skills to further prepare for the state exam.

Title: Recap and review ela skills

Do Now: Look through your folders and take out Lesson 8,9,16,17 & 19 worksheets.

Turn to page 11 in the green workbooks

Look closely as we review the model for summarizing.

Title: Summary

Do now: Put your summaries completed for homework in the PINK basket.

Review: Identify (1) key component of how we summarize informational texts.

LT: I can review and apply my knowledge of summarization

DO NOW: (1) put test prep packets in the pink basket. Open your notebook to yesterday's notes, we will be reviewing each chapter.

LT: I can summarize and present key details from specific chapters of 'Omnivore's Dilemma'

Do Now/Group work (10 Minutes):

(1) Test prep packets should be placed in the pink basket.

(2) Recap with your groups, you will be presenting your chapters today.

Each table will be looking closely at their specific chapters. You will be required to do the following:

-Review annotations and familiarize yourself with your chapters. You must be able to summarize what the chapter was about.*

-Work with your group to answer the questions on your index card. You must provide (1) piece of evidence for each response. Mark all responses in your WSB.

ELA TEST FORMAT

LT: I can present key details of a text.

Do Now:

You will have (5) minutes to recap with your group. You must mark on chart paper (2) key details from each chapter you focused on.

Reviewing key words

Practice

Thin green books: Read

Learning Target: I can answer a writing prompt that connects "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and the documentary "Food Inc".

(3) Days-

Day 1-March 28th

5 passages/ 35 multiple choice

Day 2- March 29th

3 passages/ 7 Multiple choice~ 2 short response~ 1 extended-response

Day 3- March 30th

3 passages/5 short response/ 1 extended- response

Do Now: Take out a sheet of loose-leaf and your copy of Omnivore Dilemma.