STAAR REVIEW
What structure is poetry written in?
*Hint: It's has two different answers*
Lines and Stanzas
What type of writing response includes
Restating the question + Answer + Cite text evidence + Explanation
SCR or Short Constructed Response
The narrator is the main character, revealing their thoughts and feelings. What's the point of view?
First person point of view
(10) She couldn’t wait to get home and tell their mother.
What change, if any, should be made to sentence 10?
A. Change their to her
B. Change wait to weight
C. Insert a comma after home
D. No change should be made
Change their to her
Name the FANBOY
For, An, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
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What are the 5 parts of a plot diagram
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution/Denouement
Pieces of information, such as quotes, statistics, and facts that support and add credibility to the controlling idea, thesis statement, or claim.
Evidence
They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year?
First Person point of view
(8) Playing a sport can be challenging, but it also has a lot of benefits.
Which transition word would be best at the beginning of sentence 8?
A. In addition,
B. Consequently,
C. In conclusion,
D. Next,
In conclusion,
Using your prior and background knowledge + common sense + evidence/details + and an educated guess is called a what?
An inference
What is the main difference between mood and tone?
The tone is author's attitude, while mood is how the readers feel
What do you need to do in the conclusion of an extended constructed response?
Restate your thesis statement
There are six key decisions you make during your teen years that can make or break your future. So, choose wisely, and don't blow it. If you do happen to blow it, however, it's not the end of the world. Just get back on track quickly and start making smarter choices. Being a teen today is tougher than ever. While your grandparents may have had to walk uphill to school in the snow, you have a different set of challenges to navigate.
Second person point of view
(10) As he stood outside and waited for the store to open it was the happiest moment of his life.
What change, if any, should be made to sentence 10?
A. Change as to even though
B. Insert a comma after open
C. Change happiest to happier
D. No change is needed
Insert a comma after open
SYDNEY :[Runs to catch up, but stops short after hearing an odd, moaning sound.] Did you hear that, Jeremy? It sounded like a ghost. The kids at school say this part of the woods is haunted. [She backs up. The wind is picking up.]
Why does the playwright include the stage direction at the end of paragraph 5?
a. To create a sense of suspense in the reader
b. To suggest that Sydney is being silly
c. To reveal that the woods are haunted
d. To allow the reader to visualize the setting
What are the 5 W's and a H? When do you incorporate the 5W's and a H into your writing?
(Two Questions: I need TWO different answers)
Who, what, when, where, why, and how
You use the 5W's and a H when you are writing a SUMMARY
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When you find and use evidence for your answer in the story, selection, ECR, or SCR you always need to use?
quotation marks
Pete didn't feel like doing homework. He felt like playing baseball. He grabbed his mitt off the shelf and began to fantasize about being out in the field. His fantasy was interrupted shortly by the opening of his bedroom door. It was his mom. She started to yell, "Pete, you're not failing baseball class! You're failing math class! You need to study. Put the mitt away!"
What is the point of view?
What is Pete's perspective on doing his homework?
Third Person Limited Point of View
(3) He ran into his parents’ room and begged for the video game. (4) After begging and pleading with them, they agreed to give him the money for the video game with one condition. (5) Francisco would have to earn it. (6) Every week Francisco was put in charge of mowing the lawn, washing the dishes, vacuuming the house, and taking the dog for a walk. (7) His sister played volleyball. (8) After a month of chores, the day had finally arrived. (9) Francisco had earned enough money for his video game.
Which sentence should be deleted?
A. Sentence 3
B. Sentence 5
C. Sentence 7
D. Sentence 9
Sentence 7
What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient
Third person limited tells us the thoughts, actions, and behaviors of one character.
Third person omniscient means ALL KNOWING, and it tells us the thoughts, actions, and behaviors of all of the characters.
The life lesson or moral that the author wants the reader to understand such as 'Money Can't Buy Happiness'
Theme
What is the difference between a short constructed response and an extended constructed response?
A Short Constructed Response is a brief explanation to show your understanding using RACE (2-4 sentences), and an Extended Constructed Response is an essay response (4 paragraphs).
“The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green. The people of the village began to gather in the square, between the post office and the bank, around ten o’clock; in some towns there were so many people that the lottery took two days and had to be started on June 26th, but in this village, where there were only about three hundred people, the whole lottery took less than two hours, so it could begin at ten o’clock in the morning and still be through in time to allow the villagers to get home for noon dinner.” What point of view is this passage written in?
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
(1) What time do you have to be home? (2) Many teenagers have to make it home by a certain time, or they could get into trouble with the law or there parents.(3) Curfews are in place for a reason.(4) They help prevent kids from getting into trouble by reduceing the amount of criminal activity, gangs, and reckless driving that takes place at night.(5) Some people would argue this by saying that teenagers can still get into trouble during the daytime.(6) The best option for parents are to make sure their child has a curfew that keeps them out of harm’s way and in a safe environment at night.
Where is the best place to insert this sentence?
However, statistics show that most crimes are committed at night.
A. After sentence 1
B. After sentence 3
C. After sentence 4
D. After sentence 5
After sentence 5
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It was Sean's first day at a new high school. Most of the students had been nice to him, until he got into gym class. The coach had assigned two captains, Mike and Malik, and they were picking teams from the boys in Sean's class. As Mike and Malik made their picks, it became pretty clear to Sean who was popular and who was not. Since Sean was short for his age, Mike and Malik just assumed that Sean could not play basketball. As soon as the game began, Mike became aware of the error that he had made. Sean quickly stole the ball from him and ran it back for a layup. "The new kid got lucky," Mike remarked, but it soon became clear that Sean had more going for him than luck. What Sean lacked in height, he made up for in speed, and he continued to dominate the action on the court for the remainder of the game.
What is the theme?
Don't judge a book by it's cover