ACCESS Prep

What are the four sections on the ACCESS test?

How many times will Ms. Lee give the directions on the listening section?

• Twice

• Once

• Three times

• As many times as needed

What type of information should you use to help answer the questions?

• Written information

• Visual information

• Audio information

• Numerical information

What should you do during the reading section?

• Use reading strategies from your classes. Look at the pictures or charts to try to understand what you are reading.

• Be prepared to listen when you click next.

• Listen to the audio directions.

• All of these.

• Read the passage 2 times.

What should you do first according to the WIDA ACCESS Writing Test Tips?

• Start writing immediately

• Read the directions

• Use transitional words

• Reread your writing

What should you use to organize your speaking and writing?

• Random words

• Transitional words and phrases

• Only nouns

• Long sentences

Why is it important to reread your writing?

• To make it longer

• To ensure it makes sense and includes everything

• To add more difficult words

• To change the topic

What type of vocabulary should be used to plan your writing?

• Informal vocabulary

• Technical vocabulary

• Slang

• Simple vocabulary

What is the purpose of using transitional words and phrases?

• To confuse the reader

• To organize your speaking and writing

• To make sentences longer

• To add humor

Excellent speaking and writing responses include:

• elementary vocabulary words

• single words

• complete sentences and high-level vocabulary words

• saying and typing many words