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WorksheetsTest Prep Reminders
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Before I start reading a passage, I should...
a)
FOCUS by reading the title and the questions, and making predictions about the text.
b)
FORGET that I'm about to take a test and just try to relax.
c)
FOCUS by hurrying up and reading the passage so I can answer the questions.
d)
FINALIZE my thinking about the previous passage.
2.
How many times should you read a text?
a)
Once, because I'm a really good reader.
b)
3 times - Once for gist, once for annotation, and then again for text evidence when I'm answering questions.
c)
Twice - Once for gist and once for text evidence when I'm answering questions.
d)
I don't read the passages - I just answer the questions.
3.
When should you start using your highlighter?
a)
As soon as I feel like I need to, preferably on my second read, and to show text evidence.
b)
On my first read because it helps me focus.
4.
I should number each paragraph so I can TAG my evidence for each question.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
When answering questions, I should think about...
a)
what the question is REALLY asking me. Are there any tricks? Do I have enough text evidence to support my inference?
b)
my snacks.
6.
It's possible that the test makers want to trick you, and give two answers that could be right.
a)
TRUE - So I pick the answer that is MORE right based on my text evidence and inferences.
b)
FALSE - They're too nice for that!
7.
I don't need to use process of elimination for my answer choices (and provide text evidence for each) because I'm super confident in my answer.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
When reading a paired passage, I should treat each passage SEPARATELY, then reread each passage before answering the paired passage questions.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
What is theme?
a)
The MESSAGE or moral of the story. What did the characters learn?
b)
The setting or mood of the story.
10.
What is tone or mood in a work of fiction?
a)
The general attitude or feeling that the story gives off.
b)
Sassiness that the author really needs to get ahold of before he gets in trouble.
11.
When deciding on a summary, I should use the following strategy:
a)
BME - Before, Middle, End... No unimportant details.
b)
BME - Before, Middle, End... Plus any extra fluffy details.
c)
BM - Because the ending doesn't really matter.
d)
The theme.
12.
After I think I've chosen an answer, I should...
a)
Read my answer WITH the question to make sure it makes sense.
b)
Hurry up and bubble it in.
13.
I can use a dictionary on this test.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
I should use dictionaries to look up words in context clues questions.
a)
True - because the dictionary is an important tool.
b)
False - because the word has multiple meanings and the test makers know this.
15.
I should use the dictionary to look up words I don't know in the passage, questions, or answer choices.
a)
True - but NOT context clues questions.
b)
False - I don't like dictionaries and don't see the point in using it.
16.
What does FRUIT stand for?
a)
Finalize, Read, Umbrella, Icicle, Turkey
b)
Focus, Readx3, Underline, Identify, Tag
c)
Focus, Readx2, Understand, Inscribe, Tag
17.
What does PIE stand for?
a)
Author's purpose - Persuade, Inform, Entertain
b)
A delicious homemade dessert
18.
What does BME stand for?
a)
Babies Mommies Everywhere
b)
Summary Strategy - Beginning Middle and End
19.
I'm going to take my time because this is an important benchmark.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
I understand that my results will be used for my BENEFIT in order to help me grow.
a)
True
b)
False
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