You’re reading a story about a kid who builds a rocket. What’s something helpful you can do?

Make connections to what you already know about rockets

While reading, you notice a word from the question popping up in the text. What should you do?

Look closely—that part probably has the answer

If you want to find the answer faster, what should you do first?

Read the questions before you read the text

You find an answer you think is right, but there are still other choices. What now?

Read all the answer choices before making your choice

You’re about to start the test and feel nervous. What should you do?

Breathe and think: “I can do this!”

Why should you pay attention to titles and subheadings in a passage?

They give you clues about what the text is about

One answer looks way too silly to be right. What should you do?

Cross it off! That’s called using process of elimination

You feel rushed and want to finish the test fast. What’s the smart move?

Take your time and do your best

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You’re reading a story about a kid who builds a rocket. What’s something helpful you can do?
Pretend you're an alien
Think about the last time you ate a sandwich
Make connections to what you already know about rockets
Close the book and go to sleep
2
While reading, you notice a word from the question popping up in the text. What should you do?
Circle it and shout “Aha!”
Start doodling stars around it
Ignore it—it’s probably a trick
Look closely—that part probably has the answer
3
If you want to find the answer faster, what should you do first?
Read the questions before you read the text
Stare at the ceiling for inspiration
Do a dance to wake up your brain
Read the whole test backward
4
You find an answer you think is right, but there are still other choices. What now?
Ask your pet goldfish
Read all the answer choices before making your choice
Eenie-meenie-miney-moe the rest
Pick it and move on super fast
5
You’re about to start the test and feel nervous. What should you do?
Panic and spin in your chair
Text your dog for help
Ask if recess can start early
Breathe and think: “I can do this!”
6
Why should you pay attention to titles and subheadings in a passage?
They're just there to take up space
They give you clues about what the text is about
They usually rhyme with the answers
They have secret codes written in invisible ink
7
One answer looks way too silly to be right. What should you do?
Keep it just in case
Cross it off! That’s called using process of elimination
Highlight it in your favorite color
Tell it, “Nice try!” and keep reading
8
You feel rushed and want to finish the test fast. What’s the smart move?
Race the clock
Take your time and do your best
Skip the hard ones and guess
Play imaginary drums on your desk
9
Before you start a test, what's the FIRST thing you should do?
Draw a dinosaur on the corner of the page
Skip to the last question
Read the directions carefully
Close your eyes and hope for the best

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