JMMS Test Taking Strategies

True or False
I should read the entire passage before answering the questions.

• False
• True

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

I should preview the questions before reading the passage.

• True
• False 

Before answering questions, I should highlight clues and keywords in the question/answer choices?

• Yes, because it will help lead me to the right answer.
• No, because you because it's a waste of time.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Before reading the passage, it is important to ___________________?

• Read the Title
• Try to determine if it is Fiction or Non-Fiction
• Look at any pictures and think about what the story may be about
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

True or False
I don't need to read the whole passage.  I can go directly to the questions and skim the passage to save time.

• False
• True

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

When I'm answering questions 

• I should move on as soon as I see an answer that looks good
• I should Slash & Trash answers I know are wrong
• Ignore gray boxes
• don't need to go back and re-read

If I see a gray box in the directions

• I can skip it and move on
• It means I don't have to re-read
• I should ALWAYS read it because it contains important information for how to answer the question

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

True or False
When I go back in the text and highlight important words.  I may have to read before and after the place where I find evidence to get the right answer. 

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

When I'm reading a Flier or Brochure, I should look for text features like

• Bold Words
• Italics
• All Caps
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

If I see a picture, chart, or diagram when reading non-fiction

• I should just pay attention to the passage
• I should ignore it and move on
• I should look at it and think about why it is important to understanding the passage

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5