English 2 STAR Exam Strategies

Mr. Gonzalez introduces strategies for tackling multiple choice questions on the English STAR 2 exam. He emphasizes reading and annotating the text, identifying mistakes, and using a specific strategy of not looking at the answer choices first. This approach helps in building confidence and saving time. The video concludes with practice instructions and a reminder to apply these strategies effectively.

What is the primary focus of the English 2 STAR exam strategies discussed in the video?

• Speaking exercises

• Listening comprehension

• Multiple choice questions

• Writing essays

What is the first step in the reading strategy for the English 2 STAR exam?

• Read the entire text

• Answer the questions directly

• Go to the questions and scan the sentence numbers

• Annotate each mistake

Why is it important to annotate sentences in the text during the reading strategy?

• To highlight important vocabulary

• To summarize the text

• To identify sentences to focus on while reading

• To make the text look colorful

What should you do while reading the text according to the strategy?

• Ignore any mistakes

• Annotate each mistake you see

• Read only the first and last paragraphs

• Skip the sentences with numbers

What is the key principle of the 'Don't Look at the Answers' strategy?

• Ask a friend for help

• Read the answers first

• Cover up the answers and think of your own answer

• Guess the answer without reading the question

How does the 'Don't Look at the Answers' strategy help in answering multiple choice questions?

• It makes you guess more accurately

• It provides hints for the correct answer

• It helps you focus on the question and avoid distractions

• It allows you to skip difficult questions

What should you do after reading and annotating the text?

• Directly answer the questions

• Cover up the answers and read the question

• Re-read the text

• Discuss with a classmate

Why is it beneficial to think of your own answer before looking at the answer choices?

• It makes the test more challenging

• It helps you memorize the text

• It allows you to guess randomly

• It saves time and increases confidence

What should you do if you think there is no mistake in a sentence?

• Choose 'make no change' if it is an option

• Skip the question

• Ask the teacher for help

• Guess an answer randomly

What is the final step after completing the practice document on Google Classroom?

• Re-watch the video

• Check your answers with the provided answer key

• Discuss with classmates

• Submit it to the teacher