NYSESLAT Test Taking Strategies

(Listening Question) Which phrase from the passage indicates that silk is still a popular clothing item, even today?

(Listening Question) Which phrase helps explain the meaning of exotic?

Oral Histories (9) Which phrase helps explain the meaning of document?

The Contest (8) Which phrase helps explain the meaning of intention?

Oral Histories (7) Which word shows that two oral history projects were alike in some way?

What should you do if you add textual evidence from the reading to your writing assignment?

The NYSESLAT counts toward your final grade.

What should you always do when reading a text?

Oral Histories (12) Which idea about oral histories do these phrases support?

What should you do if you do not know the answer on a multiple choice question on the test?

What should you do when you notice a word you do not know?

What should you do on the reading section?

The Contest (9) Which phrase shows when the 1902 State Fiddling Contest will happen?

You are permitted and encouraged to add outside information (personal information) to your NYSESLAT writing assignment.

The Contest (10) Which word shows that Tom is excited by what he read in the letter?

What does Mr. Florian think the Day 1 writing task will be about?

The Contest (7) Which pair of words helps explain the meaning of They?

(Listening Question) Which word describes the items the Romans obtained?

Oral Histories (11) Which phrase shows the reason for this type of documentation

The Contest (12) Read the phrases on the page --> Which idea do these phrases support?

Oral Histories (10) Which phrase helps explain the meaning of improve?

(Listening Question) Which phrase helps explain the meaning of traders?

I should bring _______ to the test, and nothing else.

Oral Histories (8) Which phrase explains why oral histories about Abraham Lincoln and Bill Clinton are important?

(Listening question) Which phrase explains where the Roman obtained new items?

The Contest (11) Which pair of sentences from the passage helps show Raymond's emotions toward his brother have changed.

What should you do during the listening section of the exam?

How many days is the test?

What should you do on the writing section of the exam?