Preparing to Pass the PASS Williston School District 29 March 2009

When is the PASS Writing Test? PASS Test When is the PASS Writing Test? March 2009 Day 1 March 10, 2009 Extended Response Day 2 March 11, 2009 Multiple-Choice Items

PASS Test

PASS Test What’s on the PASS Writing test? 1-4 points 5-8 items Domain Possible Points: Extended Response Possible Points: Multiple-Choice Items Content/ Development 1-4 points 5-8 items Organization Voice 1-3 points Conventions

Make sure you follow the writing directions. PASS Test Make sure you follow the writing directions.

Use your rubric during the writing section. PASS Test Use your rubric during the writing section.

Remember, only the lined pages in your answer document are graded! PASS Test Remember, only the lined pages in your answer document are graded! only 2 pages

When you are done, use the “Writing Checklist” to check for mistakes. PASS Test When you are done, use the “Writing Checklist” to check for mistakes.

Your multiple choice answers will be marked on an answer document. PASS Test Your multiple choice answers will be marked on an answer document.

Test- Taking Tips

Get enough rest!

Eat a good breakfast!

Arrive at school on time!

Be comfortable and alert!

Relax and stay confident!

Sample Question Relax and stay confident! Read the question carefully!

Sample Question Relax and stay confident! Make sure you understand what the question is asking.

Sample Question Relax and stay confident! Means “unrelated”- a detail that doesn’t belong in the passage Look back in the passage.

Relax and stay confident! Sample Question Relax and stay confident! When a question says to choose the best answer, read each choice. There may be more than one answer that seems correct, but choose the one that is the best.

Show the state how smart you are and make your school proud! Most importantly… Show the state how smart you are and make your school proud! Pass the PASS!