Reading SOL Test-Taking Strategies #1

No matter what grade I am in, if I pass the SOL, I am exempt from the final exam and am on the path to pass English 11.

Noticing and thinking about the Who/What/When/Where/Why/How in the question is an effective strategy.

On the SOL, there are no questions that require more than one answer.

When answering questions, I should use the eliminator tool (X) so I can focus on my "maybe's"

Highlighting words in the question help me to then use that information to check what I think is the correct answer.

Using scratch paper is a way for me to think, read even more carefully, encourage myself, and "take a quick break."

When I see a word, words, or an idea that I don't understand, it's okay to highlight those words and return to it later.

The 3-4 or more hours I spend working on this test will save me many more hours of studying, remediation, and more.

What is the 3-point highlighting strategy?

Highlighting words in the question help me to avoid a common test-taking error.

I should have a reason for eliminating answer choices.

While I actively read, I should be aware of my thinking. It's like I'm having a conversation with myself while I work.

Not carefully working on the "tabbed" or "paired passage" questions is nearly an absolute way to fail the SOL.

All, Always, Every, Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Each, Entire, Entirely, Totally, Completely

It's much better to work on passing rather than depending on a retake.

Seniors who do not pass will be required to attend remediation Monday-Thursday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Above all, Especially Certainly, Absolutely, Importantly, Even, Even if

What is one way to manage stress or fatigue?

as, such as, like, including, specifically, namely, particularly, e.g.

What should I do when I get bored? (Key word: when)

No, Not, Nothing, None, Except, Unless, Without, Neither/Nor, Nobody, Nowhere, No one

because, cause, due to, given that, in/then, thus, reason, since, as a result, hence, result, effect, so therefore,

What statement best describes the EOC Reading SOL?

as an example, as an illustration, as such, for example, for instance, in other words, in particular

in addition, in other words, and, also, another, besides, especially, furthermore, moreover, namely, to clarify

"Read and think" with your highlighter.

Having an #everyquestioncounts mentality is an effective way to succeed on SOL's.

The Reading SOL is an active test. I should stay alert, read, highlight, use my dictionary, take notes, etc.

Try to "catch yourself" before you start to or when you lose focus. Don't stare at the computer screen.

There is a Canvas Module on my English 11 page that I can use to study.

Highlighting single verbs and verb phrases (groups of words starting with a verb) is an effective strategy.