The Persuasive Essay
When you write a position statement, how many reasons do you need to give?
Two (2)
The sentence below contains what and how can it be fixed?
Next week I am taking the English II EOC I know I will do great.
Run - On Sentence
Next week I am taking the English II EOC, and I know I will do great.
Next week I am taking the English II EOC; I know I will do great.
Name two things poetry has.
Rhyme, meter, figurative language, etc.
Name the text genres you may see on the STAAR?
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
How much time do you have to complete the test?
5 hours
What three things go in your introductory paragraph?
Hook, Bridge, Thesis
Correct this sentence:
Next week I took the EOC English 2 STAAR exam.
Can you ask for scratch paper on the STAAR test?
YES!
What is the term used to describe writing that appeals to one of the five senses?
Imagery
Can you take a book or something to read when you are finished with the STAAR test?
Yes - but, you may have to give it to your teacher to hold.
What acronym do you use to build your body paragraphs?
SEESEEM
What does a compound sentence need?
What is the term for the overall moral/message of a passage?
Theme
Which figurative language uses "like" or "as?"
Simile
What helps increase your essay writing score?
Pre-Writing
What do you need in your conclusion?
Ocean, bridge, thesis or Crust, Filling, Topping
What type of sentence is this (Compound, Complex, or Simple)?
I will pass the test next week, and my mom will be so proud of me.
Compound
What are the paired passage questions asking you to find?
Similarity or Difference (Compare and contrast)
Which figurative language is a term for giving non-human objects or creatures human-like motivations or qualities?
Personification
What are you allowed to do after the STAAR?
Read or nap
Should you use "in conclusion" when starting your conclusion?
No
Correct this sentence
The girl, the one that lives on my street went to the movies yesterday.
The girl, the one that lives on my street, went to the movies yesterday.
When you see a question like the one below, what should your steps be?
In paragraph 3, the word meander means?
1. Look up defintion in dictionary
2. Go back and re-read sentence word appears in. Use context clues.
What is the term used to describe when something is both what it is and represents something more?
Symbolism
Relaxing - Partying