Reading
Editing
Revising
Essay
Wild Card
100
What is a simile?
A comparison between two different things using "like" or "as" Example: The car is slow like a snail.
100
If a question or answer has anything to do with spelling, how do you guarantee your choice is correct?
Look up the word in the dictionary!
100
What two things do you need to join two independent clauses (simple sentences) together?
A comma and a FANBOYS. Example: The girl was smart. Her dog was dumb. ----> The girl was smart, but her dog was dumb.
100
What does a thesis statement do? Hint: two things
1. Answers the prompt. "Friendship is important..." 2. Provides two main ideas. "...because they provide good support and entertainment."
100
How long do you have to complete the STAAR test?
5 hours
200
Why do author's use text features? (Maps, Pictures, Captions, Charts, Timelines)
To add additional information about the text OR to illustrate the information shared in the text.
200
What is the difference between THEN and THAN?
Then= passage of time/sequence of events Than= Comparing two things
200
What does "redundant" mean?
Repeated information. Always revise to get rid of redundancy. If it's already been said once, it doesn't need to be said again.
200
What can we use to write our thesis?
The prompt itself (by flipping it) and our prewriting ideas.
200
What should you always ask for before the test begins?
A highlighter and dictionary
300
During the Reading section, you should read along with your ______________.
Finger.
300
How do we know if a word is possessive or plural?
The apostrophe and "s" ('s) at the end of a word lets us know it's possessive. Plural: lions Possessive: lion's
300
How can you make a dependent clause (such as "Before we met") into a complete thought (complex sentence)?
By adding an independent clause (or simple sentence). Example: Before we met, I was lonely.
300
Why is pre-writing important?
It helps organize the thoughts in our head and generate specifics and details.
300
What should you do if you find yourself getting sleepy?
Ask to go to the restroom/get a drink of water.
400
How does first-person point of view usually affect a story?
It gives us a more personal experience of the narrator's thoughts, feelings, perspective, etc.
400
Where does the comma go? When the mailman came to our house the dog barked like crazy.
Between "house" and "the" When the mailman came to our house, the dog barked like crazy.
400
Which of the following is the best way to revise the sentence. "I don't like movies with romance because, they are boring and predictable." a. I don't like movies with romance, because they are boring and predictable. b. I don't like movies with romance because they are boring and predictable.
b. I don't like movies with romance because they are boring and predictable. Because does not need a comma before or after it. It is not a FANBOY.
400
What should your first body paragraph be about?
Your first main idea and the example you have to support it.
400
Which section of the test will you do first?
Writing the essay!
500
Name two of the three things that make a good summary. Hint: R.O.R.
R. Represents the whole article - condenses the whole story/article into a paragraph O. Opinion-free - does not give you its own feelings on the subject R. Relevant information only -- big details, not small details.
500
Where can you find punctuation rules and examples during the STAAR test?
The back of the dictionary.
500
What is the best way to combine the following sentences? I ordered a coffee from McDonald's. It was too hot to drink. a. I ordered a coffee. It was from McDonald's and too hot to drink. b. I ordered a coffee from McDonald's that was too hot to drink. c. I ordered a coffee from McDonald's, it was too hot to drink. d. I ordered a coffee from McDonald's, so it was too hot to drink.
b. I ordered a coffee from McDonald's that was too hot to drink.
500
What should your examples have plenty of?
DETAILS.
500
What are some thing you can do the day before and of the STAAR to help you do your best?
Review notes, get plenty of sleep, eat a good dinner/breakfast, get to school early, etc
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