Inferencing
a synonym for Inference
Draw conclusions, predict, make an educated guess.
brainstorming
Eliminate this first
obviously wrong
The part of your essay that answers the question and states the reasons.
The thesis.
What portion of the test should you start with?
Essay
True or false? The answer to an inference is stated directly in the passage.
False
After brainstorming
outlining
Always do this for a correct answer
find textual proof
Answer, proof, explain
How many hours do you have to finish STAAR test?
5
This man is spent a trillion a day, but he would be worthless if you took $1 away. Who is he?
George Washington
every body paragraph should end with this
conclusion
To definitely eliminate an answer
Disprove it with the text
Each body paragraph should be a range of AT LEAST how many sentences?
3-5 sentences.
It is a good strategy to use to refocus during the test.
Deep breathes, visualize a happy place, stretch, drink water
It's always growing, but never alive,
If it's removed, you'll still survive.
Hair.
needed when moving from paragraphs
transition
next to each paragraph
summary or main idea
every great essay begins with this
lead
The prompt will always start with what phrase.
"Write an essay..."
Hides in plain sight,
and never in your way,
Blends in at night,
Stands out at day.
Shadow
To earn a 4 I need
unique responses
Most valuable tool
dictionary
good proof includes this
specific details
Ignore this on the writing test