Writing Strategies
ECR
SCR
Figurative Language
Academic Vocabulary
Revise & Editing
Dictionary
100
What does RACE Stand for
R- Restate the Question A- Add and Answer
C- Cite Text Evidence E- Explain
100
If you see the image below on your STAAR test, what type of writing submission must you complete?
ECR/Essay
100
If you see the image below on your STAAR test, what type of writing submission must you complete?
SCR/short answer
100
Comparison without using "like" or "as"; when you use symbolism or saying that something is something else
Metaphor
100
The reason the author wrote the piece.
To Inform
To Persuade
To Entertain
What is author's purpose?
100
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 12?
(12) The british lost The American Revolution, and the Declaration of Independence was signed!
F. Delete the comma after Revolution
G. Change british to British
H. Change Declaration of Independence to declaration of independence
J. Make no change
G. Change british to British
100
Using a dictionary find the definition of the word
Mitigate
Mitigate: to make less harsh or hostile: to make less severe or painful
200
What is TAG
Title, Author, Genre
200
What writing strategy should you use to write your body paragraphs?
RACE
200
Which of the following is a sentence stem you can use with your text evidence.
A. No stem is needed just go in with your text evidence.
B. The quote the I decided to use is
C. No stem is needed if you paraphrase the text evidence
D. The text stated or The author states
D. The text stated or The author states...
200
A reference to a well known work of art/artist
Allusion
200
The text structure/ organizational pattern where the text is written in a specific order... usually time.
Chronological Order
200
(10) I would recommend a savings account as a first step for everyone—it’s easy to open an account, and if your money is in the bank, you’re less likely to use it on an impulsive purchase.
Veronica has not used the most effective word in sentence 10.
Which word should replace use to create a more effective sentence?
F. waste
G. designate
H. need
J. employ
F. Waste
200
using a dictionary find the definition of the word
Rapscallion
Rapscallion: a mischievous person or animal
300
Text Evidence should be quoted directly from the text
True or False
True
300
You should restate your thesis statement and summarize the main points, in which part of your essay
The conclusion
300
The "E" in RACE stands for Explain. What exactly does this mean? What are you explaining.
Explain how your evidence and answer are connected.
300
An exaggerated statement; not meant to be taken literally
Hyperbole
300
Use clues to come to a conclusion.
What is inference (to infer)?
300
(8) After a while he began calling me instead of texting. (9) He said it was faster than trying to decode my texts, I didn’t understand what he meant until a few days later.
What is the correct way to write sentence 9?
A. He said it was faster than trying to decode my texts, but I didn’t understand what he meant until a few days later.
B. He said it was faster than trying to decode my texts: I didn’t understand what he meant until a few days later.
C. He said it was faster than trying to decode my texts. Which I didn’t understand what he meant until a few days later.
D. He said it was faster than trying to decode my texts, and I didn’t understand. What he meant until a few days later.
A. He said it was faster than trying to decode my texts, but I didn’t understand what he meant until a few days later.
300
Using a dictionary find the definition of the word
Diligent
characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort
400
The part of the essay directions that I should use to write my Thesis Statement/ the "R" in RACE
The prompt/essential question
400
DAILY DOUBLE: What is the Acronym that we use to write an essay?
T.R.A.C.E.S
400
True or False
Once you answer the question and provide a quote you are done with the SCR
False
400
Repetition of the same sounds or letters
Alliteration
400
The universal idea or lesson to be learned from a story or text
Theme
400
(1) The summer I turned fourteen, I wanted to buy a new skateboard, but instead of saving the money I earned doing chores for neighbors, I spent it playing arcade games and buying movies and CDs. (2) I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money. (3) I said I would pay them back later, but my dad told me no.
What is the most effective way to combine sentences 2 and 3?
A. After asking my parents to loan me the skateboard money, my dad told me no, and I said I would pay them back later.
B. I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money, saying I would pay them back later, but my dad told me no.
C. I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money, and I said I would pay them back later and my dad told me no.
D. Although I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money my dad told me no even though I said I would pay them back later.
B. I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money, saying I would pay them back later, but my dad told me no.
400
Using a dictionary find the definition of the word
Tangible
Perceptible by sense of touch
or
Substantially real
500
Be sure to as for a ________ so that you can plan your writing and take notes.
piece of paper/scratch paper
500
What is the Thesis Statement Formula and where in your essay does the statement belong
TAG + Restate+ Answer 1 + Answer 2 = Thesis Statement
Introductory Paragraph
500
The SCR/Short Answer question should be answered in at least _______ sentences.
A. 7-10 sentences
B. 3-5 sentences
C. 2300 characters
D. two paragraphs
B. 3-5 sentences
500
Two contradictory words/ ideas brought together to create an effect.
Oxymoron
500
Graphs, illustrations, captions, headings, and images used in a passage
Text features
500
(3) In recent months I have learned that kids in my generation, including me, is using digital slang far too frequently.
What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 3?
F. Delete the comma after generation
G. Change is using to are using
H. Change too frequently to to frequently
J. No change should be made in sentence 3.
G. Change is using to are using
500
Using a dictionary find the definition of the word
Absolve
To set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt