NYSESLAT Test Taking Strategies

When choosing an answer in the Listening section, or the Reading section, I should...

Read this question. Without knowing the story, which is the only answer that makes sense?

Read these paragraphs. Which choice do you think is the answer? (Look again at the question words!)

The night before the test I should...

When writing, I need to make sure I...

During the listening section, I should...

When I am reading, it is okay to...

How should I write an extended response?

Read the sentences below. Which answer do you think is correct? (Look closely at the choices!)

At least how many details should I ALWAYS include in my writing?

When I start reading a story, I should always..

Read this question. Without knowing the story, which answer do you think is correct?

The morning of the test I should...

What strategy should I use for a short response?

If I do not know a multiple choice answer I should...

The NYSESLAT shows how much English I have learned.

What should I do when I come across a word I do not know?