This acronym is used to write Essays on the STAAR Exam.
E.C.R.
What does E.C.R. stand for?
Extended Constructed Response
What are the three parts that make up an introduction paragraph in order?
1. Hook
2. Background information (fluff)
3. Thesis
How much percent is the Multiple choice questions on the STAAR worth?
50% or 32 points
Is this a successful thesis?
But why is abortion considered a crime? What kind of crime is it? Can it be a human right?
No. There is no clear claim or reasons stated.
This Acronym is used to properly answer short answer questions.
R.A.C.E. Method
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain.
How many sentences minimum should be in an introduction paragraph?
3
How much Percent is the Written part of the STAAR worth?
50% or 32 points
Is this a successful hook for an argumentative essay? Why?
Imagine if your rights were taken from you,you'd be upset right? That's basically what will happen if abortion becomes illegal.
No, because it is too informal.
This Acronym is used to answer Extended Constructed Response (E.C.R.) questions.
R.A.C.E.C.E.S.
What does R.A.C.E.C.E.S. stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Cite, Explain, Summarize
How many sentences max, should be in an introduction paragraph?
6
How many points of the Essay worth on the STAAR exam?
10 points
Is this a successfully cited source? Why?
C- The author states this in paragraph 48 when Elizabeth says that the rumors are false but she can still marry if she chooses to.
No. There is no direct quote from the text.
This acronym is used to analyze visual texts.
O.P.T.I.C.
What does O.P.T.I.C. stand for?
Overview, Parts, Title, Interrelationships, Conclusion
Where specifically does your thesis go?
Last sentence in the introduction paragraph
How many Written response questions are on the STAAR exam?
Greater than or equal to 1
Is this a successful use of R.A.C.E.? Why?
R/A - The central theme in the text is rumors and that you shouldn't believe them.
C- This is shown in Paragraph 26 when Elizabeth states she had heard the rumors.
E - After a confrontation between the two, Elizabeth states that the rumor is false but she can still marry Darcy if she chooses.
No. There is no direct quote from the text and the explanation doesn't explain why we shouldn't believe rumors.
This acronym is used to analyze text based evidence.
S.O.A.P.S.Tone
What does S.O.A.P.S.Tone stand for?
Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, Tone
What is the formula for a successful thesis?
Claim + reason = Thesis
How many points can you get on the Essay question when you use the R.A.C.E.C.E.S. model without editing?
6/10
Is this a successful use of R.A.C.E? Why?
R/A- The passage highlights the central theme of individual autonomy and personal choices in the face of societal and familial expectations because Elizabeth is getting married for love and not Money or class.
C- It states this in paragraph 46 when the author says "You have no regard then, for the honour and credit of my nephew! Unfeeling, selfish girl!
E- This shows that Elizabeth will choose to marry Darcy because she loves him despite the shame it would bring his family.
Yes