How can I prepare for my Sentence Building Test? (February, 2022)
Review your study guide.
Practice problems like those in your study guide on loose leaf paper and check your guide to see if you were able to correctly solve the problem.
Have your parents quiz you on problems similar to those in your study guide.
You could use some of your notecards to make flashcards.
Go to www.ixl.com (Language Arts) and practice the starred skills in the JJ: “Sentences Fragments and Run-ons” section.
Reading Stories
How can I prepare for my Reading Test over Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride? (Thursday, February 10, 2022):
Reread the story and be prepared to answer questions about the story. Use the think and respond questions at the end of the story as practice.
Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride by Pam Muñoz Ryan Story link
Study the vocabulary words for the story (practical, brisk, outspoken, elevations, miniatures, elegant, starstruck, marveled) using the notes in your reading notebook.
Reflect on the following:
What were their respective careers?
Why is it important to know the time period of this story?
What makes Amelia and Eleanor such great friends?
Why did the author choose to write about these two ladies?
In what ways are Amelia and Eleanor independent?
Reread the short story from your reading group.
You will be asked to answer a few short answer questions on your test. You need to write these in complete sentences using evidence from the text to support your answer.
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