There is no such thing as being able to teach to the test when it comes to Language Arts. The entire test is about reading and understanding passages, both literature and informational.  The chances of me selecting any passage that would actually show up on the test are pretty much impossible.  However, we can review and practice the basic skills needed to be ready for the tests.

Welcome to Eng. 10 ISTEP Boot Camp

For the next 10 days you are a recruit in Mrs. Scales’ specially designed “We Are ALL Going to Pass the ISTEP” boot camp.  We will begin with basic skills conditioning and build up to a pretty close to full length practice test. By the time that test comes around, you will be feeling confident and sure of your abilities to do your very best. In the mean time, get ready – boot camp is rarely fun.

We are beginning today by making sure your final Great Gatsby essay has been submitted through Turnitin. This is the last actual graded assignment you will be doing for a little while. It will be returned to you with specific comments on how the essay would have been graded using the ISTEP writing rubric.

Next it is time to get started with our conditioning. Log into Canvas and take the Grammar Diagnostic Test 1.   This is a general review of basic English skills you should all know.  Let’s get a measure of where we all stand as I put our conditioning regiment for the next 10 days into place.

If you finish the Diagnostic Test early you may pick up one of the paper practice test packets from the front of the room to work on. You should continue working until the bell rings.

Once again, Welcome to Boot Camp.