Understanding ELA State Test Strategies

The video tutorial prepares students for the ELA state test by offering tips to stay calm and focused. It includes reading and annotating a passage, understanding a story about Craig learning to skate, and strategies for answering questions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of highlighting key information and practicing annotation techniques. It concludes with identifying the main idea of a story and preparing for essay writing.

What is the first tip the teacher gives for approaching the ELA state test?

• Skip difficult questions.

• Read the questions quickly.

• Stay calm and composed.

• Guess all the answers.

How many days does the ELA state test take to complete?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days

What should you highlight when annotating a passage?

• Only the first sentence

• Instructions, dates, and numbers

• Only the author's name

• Only the title

What does Craig initially think about skating?

• It's like flying.

• It's boring.

• It's easy and fun.

• It's something only birds do.

Why does Riley stay quiet on the walk home with Craig?

• She is upset with Craig.

• She is thinking about how to help Craig.

• She is tired from skating.

• She is planning to quit skating.

What does Craig use to help him skate for the first time?

• A hockey stick

• A sled

• A wooden chair

• A pair of new skates

What is the main idea of the story about Craig and Riley?

• Craig learns to skate with the help of his sister.

• Riley teaches Craig to play hockey.

• Riley wins a hockey game.

• Craig decides to quit skating.

What does the word 'crouched' mean in the context of the story?

• Fell over

• Stood up

• Bent down

• Spun around

What does paragraph 12 help the reader understand about Craig?

• He is worried about his sister.

• He is too young to skate.

• He is unable to take off the skates.

• He is excited to learn skating.

What is the purpose of annotating a passage?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the passage longer

• To help understand and remember key points

• To highlight unimportant details