STAAR EXAM FACTS
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What are the five steps in the writing process?
1.Planning
2. Drafting
3. Revising
4. Editing
5. Publishing
What is does it mean to edit?
Editing is correcting all grammatical errors including: spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
When we state that a character is going through a struggle involving man/nature/self/society, we are referring to this crucial part of a story.
What is the definition of analyze?
To examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
How many questions are on the STAAR ENGLISH EOC exam?
54 questions.
For the sake of the STAAR? How many paragraphs does Mrs. Knight suggest you write on the STAAR exam?
Four Paragraphs minimum. Five if possible.
Intro
Body 1
Body 2
*Body 3 (If possible)
Conclusion
What does it mean to revise?
(R) Remove
(M) Move
(S) Substitute
Add, remove, move, and substitute sentences in your writing.
When we talk about the lesson or big idea that is being expressed in a story, we are referring to its ______.
Theme.
What is the definition of describe?
To give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
What two two components is the STAAR comprised of?
READING and WRITING
What is a thesis and where does it belong in the essay?
The big idea or main point of an essay. In persuasive writing, it shares the author's opinion on a given topic. It belongs in the very first paragraph.
Are Revision and Editing the same thing? Why?
No, Revision is sentence based and Editing is word based.
A wonderful book that can and SHOULD be utilized for both the reading and writing part of the STAAR EOC exams.
What is the meaning of identify?
To establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.
WILD CARD!!!!!!
What time is lunch and will you be allowed to sleep during the exa?
Sleeping is prohibited and lunch is after 1:00 PM and will brought to your classroom. So eat a balanced breakfast and get a good nights rest so you are energized and ready to ACE the exam.
What does it mean to indent?
What is the importance of Revision and Editing?
The first twenty of so questions on the STAAR are revision and editing questions and you MUST revise then edit your essays to get the best possible score.
When we read a text, the author's purpose may be to...(3 things)
Entertain, Persuade, or Inform.
To carefully examine two or more objects or ideas to recognize and note similarities and or differences.
What percentage score does a student need to pass the STAAR?
A student needs a score of 63 percent to pass.
When responding to the literary essay prompt, it is recommended that you write with this type of point of view.
Third-Person.
What does the acronym ARMS mean and what step in the writing process will it be used?
Add
Remove
Move
Substitute
You will use ARMS in the revision process
When reading a passage you should highlight, underline and make notes in the margins to futher your understanding of the text. This is called?
Annotating
What is the meaning of infer?
To derive by reasoning conclude or judge based on a previous statement or proposition utilized for evidence.