English II STAAR

STAAR VOCAB

100

Persuasive

Name is word - to convince by presenting an argument using facts, statistics, beliefs, opinions, and your personal view.

200

What does the word anecdotal mean?

Something story like; something based on stories or retelling; not based on provable facts.

300

Contrast.

To tell how this are not alike, or different?

400

Something that makes sense according to the rules of logic or reasoning.

What does the word logical mean?

500

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

Denotation - dictionary definition Connotation - the feelings associated

5 HOUR ENERGY

100

How long do we recommend you spend on your persuasive essay?

1 hour

200

How many SAQs will be on the English II test? How long per SAQ?

3 SAQs - 20 minutes each.

300

What is included in the writing section of your STAAR exam?

1 Persuasive essay 2 Revising 2 Editing

400

How long do you have on the paired passage reading and questions?

1 hour

500

How many single reading passages do you have on STAAR?

3

PERSUASIVE ESSAY

100

What goes in an intro paragraph? Hint: there are 2 parts

A hook and a thesis.

200

What does the Ex in TExAS stand for?

Example.

300

What are 4 ways to persuade your reader?

Emotional Exaggeration Loaded Words Bandwagon

400

Describe a counter argument. **BONUS** 100 POINTS - give an example of an argument and a counter argument.

A counter argument in the opposition of your position. You should not only address a counter argument, but tell me why they're wrong.

500

What are the 5 ways to hook your reader? 100 points for every one you name. **extra 200 points** give examples with each one you name.

inverted pyramid rhetorical question facts & statistics bold announcement personal anecdote

REVISING

100

What is the acronym we use for revising? What does each letter represent?

A - add R - remove M - move around S - substitute

200

When they peered inside the silo, they saw Grady calmly looking out at them. This sentence lacks clarity. What is the best way to improve the sentence? A. change WHEN THEY to WHEN MACH AND THE VETERINARIAN B. Change PEERED to GLANCED C. Change THEY SAW to HE SAW D. Change LOOKING OUT and STARING

A.

300

Afterward Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light. She probably thought it was an exit from the barn. What is the most effective way to combine sentences 7 and 8? F. Afterward Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light, probably thinking it was an exit from the barn. G. Afterward Grady, who became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light, probably thought it was an exit from the barn. H. Afterward Grady became upset because she probably thought it was an exit from the barn and ran toward the nearest source of light. J. Afterward Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light, she probably thought it was an exit from the barn.

F.

400

Throughout childhood, kids are encouraged to take good care of their bodies by getting adequate rest, exercising regularly, eating healthful foods, and drinking plenty of water. But recently a new directive has been added to that list. Children and teenagers are now warned to protect their skin. Brianna realizes that she did not include a position statement in this paper. Which sentence could follow sentence 3 and serve as the position statement for her paper? A. Teenagers must stop lying in the sun, or they will experience grave consequences. B. Overexposure to tanning beds and natural sunlight has caused a huge problem for men and women. C. There are many ways that people can begin to learn more about protecting their skin. D. Skin cancer is on the rise among young people, and teens should make some basic lifestyle changes to help slow this trend.

D.

500

Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, by carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole, only an expert can determine under a microscope whether a person is at risk. What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 24? A. Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, only an expert can determine whether a person is at risk and is carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole under a microscope. B. Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, only an expert can determine whether a person is at risk by carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole under a microscope. C. Although few moles actually develop into melanoma, only an expert under a microscope can determine whether a person is at risk by carefully examining cells from the suspicious mole. D. No revision is needed in sentence 24.

G.

EDITING

100

What is the acronym we use, and what does each letter represent?

C - Capitalization U - Usage P - punctuation S - spelling

200

An author who wrote under the pen name Ned Buntline then made the character Buffalo Bill the hero of their novels. What change should be made in this sentence? A. Insert a comma after Buntline B. Change made to making C. Change their to his D. No change should be made

C.

300

When the Wild West Show disbanded just before World War I. It was declared the most successful traveling show of all time. What is the correct way to write sentences 30 and 31? F. When the Wild West Show disbanded just before World War I, it was declared the most successful traveling show of all time. G. The Wild West Show disbanded just before World War I. Having been declared the most successful traveling show of all time. H. The Wild West Show disbanded just before World War I, at the time it was declared the most successful traveling show of all time. J. The sentences are written correctly in the paper.

F.

400

By this year everything changed, I had set my sights on a summer job that I was determined to get. What change should be made in this sentence? F. Change set to setted G. Changed determined to determinned H. Change the comma to a period J. No change should be made

H.

500

Occasionaly, when we don't get what we want, something even better is waiting for us around the corner. What change should be made in this sentence? A. Change even better to even more better B. Change Occasionaly to Occasionally C. Delete the comma after want D. No change needs to be made.

B.