What should you do if you do not know an answer?

flag it and go back to it later

How does a reader draw a conclusion?

the text details and reader's background knowledge combined

What is the purpose of reading the passages on the PARCC?

to show what your comprehension skills are

What should you do with your phone on testing days?

either of the first two answers

What should you do before you read the passages on the PARCC?

read all of the multiple choice questions and writing prompt

What strategy would work if you were asked the meaning of a word in a multiple choice question?

try both, except blindly picking C

When writing the narrative ending...

it's the quality, not the quantity that matters

What are the 3 key things to stay true to when writing the narrative?

character, plot, author's craft

What's the rule with point of view in narrative writing?

stay in the same point of view as the original story

When asking you about vocabulary, why does the question have a number next to the word?

so that you can find it easier back in the text

What are two things the scrap paper should be used for?

close reading notes & writing outline

Which of the following should you NOT do at home during the week long PARCC testing?

party all night and stay up late

Which example is cited properly?

"He wanted to have a strong village" (Soto 4).

What should you remember about theme in the narrative writing task?

you need to develop it further into the ending of the story

What is a thesis statement?

sentence that explains to the reader what the essay is about

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PARCC Review/Preparation

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Here are some questions that cover test taking strategies/prep and review elements regarding RST, literary analysis, and narrative writing.

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1
What should you do if you do not know an answer?
ask a friend
google it on your phone
ask the proctor
flag it and go back to it later
2
How does a reader draw a conclusion?
What's a conclusion?
through the details in the text
through background knowledge that the reader may have
the text details and reader's background knowledge combined
3
What is the best multiple choice strategy?
read answers from the bottom up
eliminate wrong answers
all of the above
read all answers before choosing one
4
What is the purpose of reading the passages on the PARCC?
to be able to pass 8th grade
get all the questions answered in time
to show what your comprehension skills are
to learn new information
5
What is not required in the introduction of a literary analysis essay?
hook
thesis
the text titles to be discussed
specific text examples
6
What should you do with your phone on testing days?
either of the first two answers
bring it to your testing location
turn it off and leave it in your locker
leave it home
7
What should you do before you read the passages on the PARCC?
just begin reading right away
read all of the multiple choice questions
answer all of the multiple choice questions
read all of the multiple choice questions and writing prompt
8
What strategy would work if you were asked the meaning of a word in a multiple choice question?
substitute the answer choices in the context of the text
always pick C
think about its part of speech
try both, except blindly picking C
9
What is the theme of a passage?
the main idea
the tone
the mood
the lesson learned or moral
10
When writing the narrative ending...
keep it short...no one wants to read it anyway
the longer the better
it's Ok to leave it as To Be Continued.....
it's the quality, not the quantity that matters
11
What should you do with the scrap paper you are given?
origami
write a love letter to your Boo
make a paper airplane
take notes/plan
12
What are the 3 key things to stay true to when writing the narrative?
character, plot, author's craft
setting, tone, plot
plot, author's craft, setting
author's craft, vocabulary, mood
13
What's the rule with point of view in narrative writing?
change it to whatever you want
stay in the same point of view as the original story
point of view doesn't matter at all
always change it to first person
14
When asking you about vocabulary, why does the question have a number next to the word?
none of the above
to encourage you to play that number in the lottery
to make you feel happy that the PARCC math is over
so that you can find it easier back in the text
15
What is an example of a literary analysis topic?
theme
characterization
literary devices
all of the above
16
How many paragraphs are in the two text literary analysis essay?
5
6
4
3
17
Which of the following should you NOT do DURING testing?
read questions/passages several times
rush through the test
read the questions first
use all the time given/proofread
18
What are two things the scrap paper should be used for?
close reading notes & writing outline
math calculations & close reading notes
doodling & practicing your horrible cursive writing
writing outline & math equations
19
How does a reader infer about a main character?
all of the above
characters' actions and dialogue
how the other characters view that character
characters' thoughts and emotions
20
What should you do if you come across a word you do not know?
google it (even though you won't have access to internet)
take a wild guess at its meaning
ignore it completely
apply a vocabulary strategy
21
Which of the following should you NOT do at home during the week long PARCC testing?
eat a good breakfast each morning
party all night and stay up late
relax, read for leisure and exercise to clear your mind
get a good night's sleep each night
22
When writing the narrative essay, what do you need to do first?
draft it out
think of a new character to introduce
read the prompt and passage
plan/outline the ending
23
How many paragraphs would be in a one text literary analysis essay?
5
6
3
4
24
Which example is cited properly?
"He wanted to have a strong village" (Soto 4).
"He wanted to have a strong village (Soto par, 4).
"he wanted to have a strong village" (Soto, par 4)
"He wanted to have a strong village." (par 4).
25
What should you remember about theme in the narrative writing task?
original author takes care of everything related to theme
theme is not important
there will not be a theme in the story
you need to develop it further into the ending of the story
26
What is a thesis statement?
a text detail cited from the passage
a closing sentence at the end of the essay
sentence that explains to the reader what the essay is about
a topic sentence in the beginning of all the body paragraphs

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