Testing Strategies, Tips, and Vocabulary Review

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How are you feeling about Benchmark Assessments?

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I'm a little nervous but I know I'm going to do well!; I'm excited and ready to show what I know!; I really don't like assessments but I plan to do my best!; I'm really nervous and need some extra encouragement!

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My goal is to finish the test before my classmates

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False

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Sasha is taking her benchmark assessment. The class started the assessment at 9:00. Sasha completed her assessment at 9:28. What should Sasha do?

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Go back and read the passages and questions again because she finished too fast

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When working on my benchmark assessment, I should read the text at least ______ times.

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two

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If you don't understand a word in the text, what should you do?

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Try to figure out the meaning from the context of the sentence.

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If you don't know the answers you should ask someone for help

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False

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When we summarize a text we...

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Focus on the main ideas and key points

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Which of the following summarizes the text? Native Americans are the indigenous people of the United States. They have lived in the Americas for thousands of years, long before European settlers arrived. Native American tribes have diverse cultures, languages, and traditions, but they all share a deep connection to the land. Many Native American tribes were skilled farmers, hunters, and craftsmen, and their rich history continues to be celebrated today.

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Native Americans are the original people of the U.S., with unique cultures, and their history is still important today.

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What is a quotation?

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The words someone else has said or written, repeated exactly as they were originally stated.

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What does the term "theme" mean in a story?

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The lesson or message the author wants to convey through the story.