The Essay Section
When you write a position statement, how many reasons do you need to give?
Three
The sentence below can be fixed by?
Next week I am taking the English II EOC I know I will do great.
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.
What is poetry ideally meant to do to readers?
Supposed to make you feel something (emotion)
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 two major things go in your introductory paragraph? 100 pt bonus if you know the third thing too.
Thesis, Supporting Ideas, and a Hook
Correct this sentence:
Next week I took the EOC English 2 STAAR exam.
Next week, I take the EOC English 2 STAAR exam.
Considering Author's Purpose, what is the difference in informing and describing?
one gives information like a story, the other is straight to the facts.
What is the term used to describe writing that appeals to one of the five senses?
Imagery
What STAAR test comes after the English 2?
English 1 > English 2 > ....
You're DONE!!!!
What do you need to add to your body paragraphs to ensure your arguments/examples are clear and engaging?
Specifics and Added Details
What acronym can you use to join clauses together? Bonus: 15 pts for every word you can list in the acronym.
FANBOYS
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What is the major takeaway of a passage, with a few details added in?
The Main Idea
Which figurative language uses "like" or "as?"
Simile
What days will we be taking the English I and II STAAR test next week?
Tuesday and Thursday
What is the main part you need in your conclusion?
Bonus 100 pts if you can name the 2nd important thing.
Restate your thesis and call to action (So what? Who cares?)
Fix this sentence-
I will pass the staar test next week and Mr. McKinney who never gave up on me will be so proud
I will pass the STAAR test next week, and Mr. McKinney, who never gave up on me, will be so proud.
What do the paired passage questions commonly ask you to find?
Similarity or Difference
Which figurative language takes inanimate objects and gives them action/feeling?
Personification
Can you bring a book to read after the STAAR?
Is using the phrase "in conclusion" when starting your conclusion appropriate?
Yes, but it doesn't hurt to use alternatives.
In the end, Overall, To conclude, etc.
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 are some of the steps you can take to answer it?
Bonus 100 pts if you list both the ways.
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?
Bonus 100 pts just because this is a hard one.
Symbolism
What three things should you ask for when taking the STAAR test?
Highlighter, pencil, scratch paper