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  • Each line maps to a question.
  • If the delimiter is used in a question, the question should be surrounded by double quotes: "My, question","My, answer"
  • The first answer in the multiple choice question must be the correct answer.

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Text Structure is ________________
how the text is organized.
To use words around an unknown word to determine its meaning...
Context Clues
The ___________is defined as what the main point the author wants to say about the topic
Central Idea
What is required to get a full credit on a short response question?
An accurate inference, two pieces of evidence and an analysis
What is the highest number of points that you can receive on your short response?
2 points
What is the first step for answering multiple choice questions?
Carefully read the question.
Define: Multiple Choice Question
Questions that provide multiple answer options
Define: Identify
To know and say who someone is or what something is
To add notes or comments to a text, book, drawing, etc.
Annotate
What's the first step to reading a text on the exam?
Read the title and author, identify the text features, read the directions
To use words around an unknown words to determine it's meaning
Context Clues
The perspective from which the story is being told:
Point of View
Name one strategy that you can use to answer multiple choice questions.
Underline important words; Eliminate all wrong answers first; Go back to the text; Answer the question without looking at the questions
True or False: The first day of the exam will be all writing.
False. The first day of the exam will be multiple choice and short response
How much time do you have to complete the exam?
As much time as you need
Another word for "Details" is ________________
Evidence
Whats the theme?: Sarah practiced everyday for 3 hours and went on to the Olympics to win the gold medal.
Hard work pays off.
In multiple choice questions, what is a "distractor"?
An incorrect response that appears to be a correct response.
What are the dates for the NYS ELA exam?
April 14-17
Whats the theme?: Timmy chose his best friend as a partner. They talked too much and did not finish the project.
Choose your partners wisely.
Define Theme
The message/lesson of a story
What is evidence?
Direct quotes or paraphrasing used to support/prove an idea or claim
As readers, what do we analyze to determine a character's point of view?
Actions, Inner thoughts and dialogue
Give an example of a theme:
Teacher's choice 
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