Grammar
Literary terms
Informational
Non-Fiction/Fiction
STAAR Strategies
100
What change should be made in the following sentence:


She went over their.

What is change their to there?



100
Appeals to your 5 senses to describe a place.
What is imagery?
100
A type of informational text that EXPLAINS a topic.
What is expository text?
100

The central message or meaning that the author tries to convey in a piece of literature that relates to everyday life or human experiences. Ex: Love conquers all

Theme
100
What I will do if I get overwhelmed during the test tomorrow.
What is take a break?
200

You should always capitalize this kind of nouns.

What is proper nouns? (Names, Titles, Countries/States, etc).

200
Ms. Mason is my sunshine on a rainy afternoon.
Metaphor
200
A shortened version of the text with the beginning, middle and end.
What is a summary?
200

Is the central, or most important idea in a paragraph or passage. It states the purpose and sets the direction of the paragraph or passage. 

Main idea
200
I do not need to read the passages in this portion of the STAAR test.
What is the editing/revision part? (Or writing portion)
300

What change should be made to the following sentence?


She was gonna go to the store.

What is change gonna to going to.

300
Physically he was as awkward as a clown.
Simile
300
The three types of tone.

What is positive, negative or neutral?

300
To persuade, inform or entertain.
What is the different types of author's purpose?
300

Which thesis statement is clear and strong for this prompt?


 Write an essay explaining why it is important to laugh. 


A. It is important to laugh because it releases stress and you're more happy.

B. Laughing is important in a person's life because it helps them be less stressed and allows them to live an enjoyable life.

C. When a person laughs, it releases stress and that is  that is an important part of a happier life.

D. The importance of laughing is living a healthier life.

All of the above.

400
He went to the store and he bought some milk and then he got on his bike and then he peddled to his house and then he watched tv.


This sentence is an example of...

What is a run-on sentence?
400
The tree stood tall and strong in the middle of the forest.
What is personification?
400
How you prove a fact.
Can you look it up to check if it's true?
400
The reader's opinion on the structure of the text (not the author's topic) supported by evidence.
What is a critique?
400
What you are required to do in the 2nd body paragraph? 
What is support your thesis statement with a personal example?
500
What I will do when I finish writing my essay.

What is proofread?

500
JUMBO SHRIMP is an example of?


What is an Oxymoron?
500
Includes both facts and the writer's thoughts on the topic.
What is an opinion text?
500

An opinion without any facts

What is unsubstantiated opinion?
500
Check your answers and proofread your essay.
What should you do if you finish your test early?

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