HSPA WORDS

The most challenging part for ESL students when taking Math Tests is understanding the vocabulary of the test.  These sites will help you become familiar with Math Words and how to use them.

Word List w/ visuals:

• http://www.asd4.org/curriculum/math/Math_ISAT_Word_Definitions_K-8.htm

Word List for all areas of Math:

• http://www.mathwords.com/

MATH GAMES:

• http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/math_games/random-math/math-vocabulary-word-o-rama.html
• http://www.math-play.com/

TEST VOCABULARY WORDS:  This is a list of words found in all types of tests including the HSPA.  Learn these words so that you can understand the test!

• HSPA Vocabulary Activity:

§   PowerPoint:

·          http://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/30092-Standardized-Test-Vocabulary-The-Key-to-Raising-the-Scores

§   Word List:

·          http://www.englishcompanion.com/pdfDocs/sat9.7-8help.pdf

HSPA STYLE ESL 5 Literature and Themes Mid-Term Review

Mid-Terms are a great way to see how much you have learned since the start of the school year.  This year I prepared mid-term exams that are similar to the HSPA...use this review to prepare for the mid-term but also you can use it to prepare for the HSPA!!!

ESL 5 Literature 2011-12 Mid-Term Review

Narrative Reading Skills:

1.       Know how to find the information for each part of the plot in a narrative reading.

2.       Understand and interpret dialogue.

3.       Understand and interpret  Literary Terms and Figurative Language

a.       Simile, Metaphor, Central Theme, etc.

b.      Idioms, Synonyms, Verbs, Adverbs, etc.

4.       Understand and find the definitions of new vocabulary words from the narrative.

5.        Know how to write open-ended paragraphs using specific examples from the narrative.

6.       Use Reading Testing Strategies: find key words in the questions, look for clues in titles and pictures, ask the W? as you read and search for the answers, find and mark key words and phrases in the reading

To Prepare…

Go to: www.msaesl.blogspot.com

Scroll down to: Best of the Best HSPA Sites

Go to:   HSPA Reading Practice:

·         English Language Study Zone (click on level 410 or 570): http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/

·         HSPA Persuasive Reading TEST: http://www.state.nj.us/education/njpep/assessment/hspa/hspa_la/module_5/reading_persuasive_a.htm

·         HSPA Narrative Reading TEST: http://www.state.nj.us/education/njpep/assessment/hspa/hspa_la/module_4/reading_narrative_b.htm

ESL 5 Themes 2011-12 Mid-Term Review

Persuasive Reading Skills:

1.       Use Reading Testing Strategies: find key words in the questions, look for clues in titles and pictures, ask the W? as you read and search for the answers, find and mark key words and phrases in the reading

2.    Know and identify the topic and if the author is pro or con

3.    Know and identify Persuasive Techniques as you read

Persuasive Essay Writing:

1.    Use the 3-in-5 brainstorming strategy

2.    Determine the topic and decide to write either pro or con

3.    Use 3 or more Persuasive Techniques in your writing

4.    Be organized writing 1 introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and 1 conclusion paragraph

5.    Write using specific examples and details using your background knowledge

6.    Go back and check your work for errors

To Prepare…

Go to: www.msaesl.blogspot.com

Scroll down to: Best of the Best HSPA Sites

For PERSUASIVE READING go to:

HSPA Reading Practice 

·         HSPA Persuasive Reading TEST: http://www.state.nj.us/education/njpep/assessment/hspa/hspa_la/module_5/reading_persuasive_a.htm

For PERSUASIVE WRITING go to:

Persuasive Essay Writing:

·         On-Line Persuasive Writing Tutorial:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/writing/minilessons.asp?topic=Persuasive

·         Sample Persuasive Essay:

 http://www.thewritesource.com/studentmodels/ws2k-summer.htm

How Fast Can You Read?

Speed reading is a skill.  Just like learning to be a good soccer player or a good dancer, to be a good speed reader you need to practice reading.  The following sites will help you discover how fast you can read.  The more you use these sites the faster you will read!!!

Speed Reading / Timed Reading Tests

• http://www.teacherjoe.us/TimedReadings.html
• http://college.cengage.com/collegesurvival/watkins/learning_companion/1e/students/timed_reading.html

Timed Vocabulary Tests

• http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_vocabulary.htm

Best of the Best HSPA Sites

We are one week away from the HSPA!!  After two months of students working on the HSPA sites in this blog, I have put together a list of all the best sites to help you with the Language Arts HSPA Test based on your comments!

So…click and get ready to do HSPA PREP!!

·         For Everything Language Arts HSPA: http://www.state.nj.us/education/njpep/assessment/hspa/hspa_la/index.htm

·         Persuasive Essay Writing:

o   On-Line Persuasive Writing Tutorial:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/writing/minilessons.asp?topic=Persuasive

Sample Persuasive Essay:

 http://www.thewritesource.com/studentmodels/ws2k-summer.htm

·         Expository Essay:            

o   Basic Organization: http://www2.asd.wednet.edu/pioneer/barnard/wri/essay_model.htm

o   Sample HSPA Style Expository Essay:  http://www.thewritesource.com/studentmodels/ws2k-friendship.htm

http://www.thewritesource.com/studentmodels/ws2k-cheated.htm

·         Narrative Essay:

o   Narrative Essay Organization of Ideas: http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/storymap/

o   Sample Narrative Essay: http://www.thewritesource.com/studentmodels/ws2k-stars.htm

·         HSPA Reading Practice:

o   English Language Study Zone (click on level 410 or 570): http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/

o   HSPA Persuasive Reading TEST: http://www.state.nj.us/education/njpep/assessment/hspa/hspa_la/module_5/reading_persuasive_a.htm

o   HSPA Narrative Reading TEST: http://www.state.nj.us/education/njpep/assessment/hspa/hspa_la/module_4/reading_narrative_b.htm

·         Vocabulary:

o   Learn Advanced Vocabulary: http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_vocabulary.htm

o   Learn Advanced Vocabulary and Help Feed the Hungry: http://www.freerice.com/

·         Figurative Language:

o   Fling The Teacher: http://www.newton.k12.ks.us/tech/fling3.html