TAKS Test Tips

Don’t forget:Go to bed early tonight Eat a yummy breakfast!!Bring at least two #2 Pencils tomorrowBring a sack lunch and a book to read.

ESSAYWrite the rough draft of your essay first.Detail, detail, detail! Draw your reader in.No “reflection,” no 4!!

What did you “realize” at that momentWhy does it (and will it) continue to be important

READINGRead (yes, READ) the passages—you have plenty of time.Underline, highlight, or take notes in the margin.Use the dictionary to help you understand definitions you don’t know.

VISUAL REPRESENTATION

Look at the picture(s)BUTAlso read the text on the page!!!!!

SHORT ANSWERR – RephraseO – OpinionQ – QuoteC - Connect

SHORT ANSWERYour quote MUST match your answer.Hint: find your quote first and base your answer on the quote—they’ll match for sure!!

CROSSOVER SHORT ANSWER

Answer the questions based on BOTH stories.You MUST have quotes from BOTH stories!!!

REVISING AND EDITINGHand in dictionary card before breaking seal on this section.Lookout for spelling changes.Read “out loud” in your head.If you have more than one “Make No Change,” look at these VERY closely!