Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tuesday, February 23.....ELA language review multiple choice




Warm Up--class handout / copy below
Collect and complete at the beginning of classwork

 Yesterday on the last page of the handout you were asked to write "4-5 well-written sentences," responding to: how is language a reflection of a culture?  I will collect those from everyone at the beginning of class tomorrow. 

Reminder: vocabulary quiz on Friday, February 26
                    vocabulary review on Thursday, February 25
In class: understanding June's ELA common core exam part 1 multiple choice  (class handout)

SAT practice 2  for Tuesday, February 23
1.Backlash against the senator’s education bill only hurled her to work harder to ensure its passage.
Please choose from one of the following options.

a.       no change
b.       purred
c.       heckled
d.       launched

2. A recent survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education shows that more than 70 percent of lottery winners are broke within several years of winning – often gambling their money on excessive purchases.
Please choose from one of the following options.

a.       no change
b.       scattering
c.       squandering
d.       misplacing

3. Before the Black Plague hit Europe in the 14th century, medieval people did not bathe by submerging themselves in a tub of water, which they considered an act of debauchery. Instead they quickly cleaned themselves with water and a cloth.
Please choose from one of the following options.

a.       no change
b.       drowning
c.       engulfing
d.       sheathing

4. In a recent study, Scientific American magazine concluded that dog owners are somewhat less reserved than cat owners, enjoying more social interaction and communal activity.
Please choose from one of the following options.

a.       no change
b.       congruous
c.       conjoint
d.       coincident


5. From a young age, Frederica was destined for a career in theater; her mannerisms and way of speaking had always been excessively dramatic.
Please choose from one of the following options.

a.       no change
b.       naïve
c.       undeveloped
d.       callow


Multiple Choice Test Taking Tips


1. Read the question before you look at the  answer.

2. Come up with the answer in your head before looking at the possible answers, this way the choices given on the test won't throw you off or trick you.

3. Eliminate answers you know aren't right.

4. Read all the choices before choosing your answer.

5. If there is no guessing penalty, always take an educated guess and select an answer.

6. Don't keep on changing your answer, usually your first choice is the right one, unless you misread the question.

7. In "All of the above" and "None of the above" choices, if you are certain one of the statements is true don't choose "None of the above" or one of the statements are false don't choose "All of the above".

8. In a question with an "All of the above" choice, if you see that at least two correct statements, then "All of the above" is probably the answer.

9. A positive choice is more likely to be true than a negative one.

10. Usually the correct answer is the choice with the most information.

Directions: I would like you to maintain an exam atmosphere; that is silent. In the following section of part one of the Common Core ELA exam, read and annotate. Then answer the multiple choice questions. When you have completed the first reading, put you pen down. Please maintain the silence.
      class handout / copy below.  class participation grade; you are responsible for this material, if you are absent.












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