Strategies for the NJ SLA ELA Test

The video tutorial provides an overview of the NJ SLA ELA writing sections, focusing on the three types of essays: narrative writing, literary analysis, and research simulation. It explains the test format, offering strategies for managing time and understanding prompts. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of reading prompts carefully and provides detailed guidance on narrative writing tasks, including story elements and writing techniques. It also offers tips for effectively managing the three test days and highlights the need to adapt to different tasks each day.

What is the primary focus of the NJ SLA ELA writing sections?

• Analyzing scientific data

• Understanding mathematical concepts

• Understanding the test format and expectations

• Learning historical events

What is the first step in the NJ SLA ELA test format?

• Writing an essay

• Reading the text(s)

• Answering multiple-choice questions

• Watching a video

How many types of essays are there in the NJ SLA ELA?

• Four

• Five

• Three

• Two

What is a narrative writing task primarily about?

• Describing a process

• Comparing two texts

• Analyzing data

• Writing a story

In a narrative writing task, what might you be asked to do with a story like Cinderella?

• Write a summary

• Create a sequel

• Analyze the characters

• Describe the setting

What does a literary analysis task require you to do?

• Write a story

• Summarize a text

• Create a multimedia presentation

• Compare and contrast two pieces of literature

What is involved in a research simulation task?

• Comparing two stories

• Solving math problems

• Analyzing multiple texts and multimedia

• Writing a narrative

Why is it important to read the introduction prompt in the NJ SLA ELA test?

• To get extra time

• To skip unnecessary sections

• To find the answers to questions

• To understand the task requirements

What word do NJ SLA ELA tests often start with?

• Tomorrow

• Yesterday

• Once

• Today

How should students manage their time during the NJ SLA ELA test?

• Skip the multiple-choice questions

• Spend all time on reading

• Divide time equally among tasks

• Focus only on writing