Test Prep

Test Prep

How can you get better at tests?

Our ELD Final Exam is next Thursday!

You will be tested on all of the skills we learned this semester.

What will be on the test?

• Listening

• Reading and Pronunciation

• Comprehension (how much English do you understand?)

Part 1: Listening

• You will listen to someone read you a story.

• Then, you will answer questions about the story.

• TEST TIP: Take notes on a piece of paper while you listen. Write down details- numbers of things, colors of clothes, etc.

Multiple Choice

What should you be doing during the listening part of the test?

• listen to the story

• copy what the reader is saying

• take notes on story details

• skip the section

Listening Test Example

Listen and take notes while Ms. Alarcon tells you a story.

Multiple Choice

Who asked Ms. Alarcon the first question?

• Martin

• Tina

• Johnny

• Lola

Part 2: Reading and Pronunciation

• You will be given a section to read.

• You will record yourself reading on flipgrid.

• TEST TIP: Ms. Alarcon will give you your reading this Friday! PRACTICE reading it! If you don't know how to say something, ask Ms. Alarcon BEFORE the test.

Multiple Choice

What should you do before the reading test?

• Read it and practice it!

• Save it for the test

• forget to ask Ms. A for help

• Ask Ms. Alarcon during the test for help

Part 3: Comprehension

• You will be given 1 - 2 paragraphs to read.

• Then, you will answer 1 - 2 questions about the paragraphs

• TEST TIPS:

• 1. Always read the questions before reading

• 2. Use the words from the question in your answer

Multiple Choice

What is the first thing you should do before reading?

• Read the title

• Read all of the questions

• Count the sentences

Reading and Comprehension

• How do the alligator snapping turtles find nearby prey?

• Why do humans hunt this turtle?

Multiple Choice

How do the alligator snapping turtles find nearby prey?

• They use their tongues

• They can smell danger

• By tasting chemicals in the water