Test Taking Strategies for the NYS ELA Exam

Question 1

You are going to rock this test!

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which is NOT a genre (type) of FICTION text you might see?

Accepted Answer

Informational

Question 3

Which one helps you to stay focused and work faster?

Accepted Answer

Stress

Question 4

How many passages will you see on DAY 2 of the test?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 5

How might you feel anxiety physically in your body?

Accepted Answer

any of the above

Question 6

If I start feeling anxiety during the test, I should put my head down on my desk and take a nap.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

What strategy could you use if you&#x27;re stuck on a MULTIPLE CHOICE question?

Accepted Answer

Try to cross out 1-2 choices, Skip the question and come back to it later

Question 8

What is the FIRST thing you should do when it&#x27;s time to read a new passage?

Accepted Answer

Chunk the text

Question 9

PRACTICE QUESTION: Which is a strategy I can use to help with anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Square Breathing, Power Posing, Shoulder Rolls, Brain Breaks

Question 10

You will have to write short responses on BOTH days of the test.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Most people feel at least a bit of anxiety when taking a test.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Which of these tips should you NOT do when writing an Extended Response?

Accepted Answer

Start writing your response right away to save time

Questions 12