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  • What is a top score for an essay?
    4
  • How do you check your work?
    After you complete, go back and make sure answers are bubbled in and match your book. Also - make sure you didnt miss answer choices and misbubble.
  • What does it mean to revise a sentence?
    CARD
  • With every reason, you need a ________.
    transitional phrase
  • What is the policy for phones and smart watches?
    Have to be left in backpack and in hallway. Or left at home.
  • What can you have at your desk during a test?
    jacket, water bottle, pencils, book
  • What is the 2nd paragraph called?
    Body Paragraph
  • In revising questions, how can you find the best answer choice?
    Remove repetitive word answers, words in weird order, and weird logic
  • What is the body paragraph the biggest?
    because it's filled with DETAILS
  • What should a well written essay look like?
    neat handwriting, 3 indentions, lots of details, wow words, explain and explode, transtions
  • Do you write the essay or read passages first?
    Read passages and answer questions first
  • How many paragraphs do you need in an expository essay?
    3
  • What is a good bedtime for the night before a test?
    NOT MIDNIGHT!
  • All sentences must end with ______.
    Proper punctuation
  • All sentences should begin with a ______.
    Capitalized letter
  • What is the purpose of a dictionary?
    check spelling, know definitions, find better word choice...
  • What does it mean to edit a sentence?
    CUPS
  • Where do you find your topic sentence wording?
    Prompt (WRITE Statement on prompt page)
  • What is the top paragraph called?
    Introduction
  • How many reasons do you need in a body paragraph?
    3
  • How long should you take on the writing test?
    2-4 hours
  • What are the classroom expectations for behavior during a test?
    stay in seat, stay quiet, eyes on your own paper
  • What can you do after you finish the test?
    read a book, take a nap
  • When you are writing a sentence with 3 or more things listed, what type of punctuation do you need?
    Commas in a series
  • WHat is the last paragraph called?
    Conclusion
  • What is the passing goal?
    56%
  • What kind of chart should you make for each question throughout the test?
    yes/no chart
  • How many times can you read the passage?
    As many times as you'd like - but 2 times is a good amount
  • What is the meets goal?
    72% (your main goal!!)
  • What is another phrase for main idea?
    Topic Sentence
  • How do your prove your answers throughout the passage?
    plug in your answer
  • How do you show where you found the answer?
    underline/highlight
  • What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
    Do remind the reader of the main idea and an ending reflection
  • WHat is the masters score?
    84%
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