ECR Facts
ECR Format
Sentence Break-Down
100

Do you need to read the prompt before beginning to write your ECR?

Yes!

100

How many paragraphs should be in an ECR?

5

100

What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph?

Hook

200

How much time and effort should you put into your STAAR ECR Essay?

A lot!

200

What is the first paragraph of an ECR Essay called?

Introduction Paragraph

200

What is the first sentence of Body Paragraph 1?

Acceptable answers:

Topic sentence

Answer

First reason from thesis 

300

How many Ai robots will be grading your STAAR ECR?

2

300

What is the second paragraph of your ECR Essay?

Body Paragraph 1

400

How many points is the STAAR ECR worth?

10

(5 x 2 graders = 10)

400

What is the THIRD paragraph of an ECR Essay?

Body Paragraph 2

500

What percentage of your STAAR points come from your ECR essay?

18%

(20% is also an acceptable answer)

500

What is the final paragraph of your essay called?

Conclusion

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