IAR ELA

For the ELA IAR tests, you will have at least 1 passage to read, questions to answer using the passage(s), and a prompt that you will use to write an extended response.

Before reading each passage, what should you do first?

• Read the prompt for the extended response.

• Quickly answer the multiple choice questions.

• Take a break.

• Eat a snack.

Review this prompt for a narrative task on the IAR: "You have read a passage from “The List.” Think about what might happen the next day if Wyatt thinks of three new things to try. Write a narrative that describes what happens the following day when Wyatt tries the things on his new list. Use what you have learned from the passage to write your story." What should you do to properly respond to the prompt?

• Describe the setting

• Use dialogue telling what Wyatt thinks of

• Rewrite the story from another character's point of view

• Use transition words, phrases, and clauses to show the order of events

Review this prompt from the IAR test: "The passage from Wild River is told from Ryan’s point of view. Retell the narrative from Tanner’s point of view. Be sure to include Tanner’s thoughts as the kayak moves down the river. Your narrative should clearly reflect the characterization and setting in the passage." What should you do to properly respond to the prompt?

• Retell the story from Ryan's point of view.

• Use dialogue to reflect Tanner's character.

• Include details about the setting.

• Use details from the passage.

Read this prompt from a previous IAR test: "Write a continuation of the story of Bahauddin Shah using details from the passage. Describe what you think might happen after Bahauddin Shah climbs out of the Salt Caverns. What obstacles might he face, and what actions might he take to overcome them?" What should you do to properly respond to this prompt?

• Make a graphic organizer or outline on your scratch paper to plan out your response.

• Retell the story from another character's point of view.

• Use descriptive language when describing the obstacles he faces and the actions he takes.

• Write a story that shows how the character's childhood shaped his outlook on life.

Label this basic plot diagram.

a

b

c

d

e

Introduction

Climax

Resolution

Rising action

Falling action

This image is an example of _______.

c

personification

hyperbole

metaphor

inference

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide evidence for the main idea

• To conclude the paragraph

• To transition to the next paragraph

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• She don't like apples.

• He doesn't likes apples.

• They doesn't like apples.

• She doesn't like apples.

What is a synonym for the word 'elated'?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse,' what is the subject?

• The cat

• Chased

• The mouse

• The cat chased