The Test
What STAAR tests do you take as a Freshman?
Biology, English I, and maybe Algebra
What format do you use to answer short constructed response questions?
A. P. E.
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is how the reader feels/reacts to a story. The tone is the attitude and emotion the author has.
Find three errors in this sentence.
They're will be comlpete silence for this test
There will be complete silence for this test.
How many EOC tests do you need to graduate from high school?
5
How many hours do you have to take English I STAAR?
5 hours
What is the most important sentence of your essay?
The Thesis Statement
What is a theme?
The moral, lesson that the reader should take away from the story.
Where do the apostrophes go?
My dogs been so sick, Ive been worried that he wont get better.
A. Ive
B. cant
C. wont
D. No apostrophes needed
A. I’ve
B.can't
C. won’t
Name at least one thing you do BEFORE writing your essay?
Read/breakdown the prompt
Create an outline/plan your writing
Read the passage carefully
What should you do if you are stuck on a question?
Flag it for review, and give your best answer.
In order to write an effective essay, your Body paragraphs must include what?
Specific examples and Support/commentary
What is an inference?
An educated guess based on observations and prior knowledge.
I will bring my computer to school fully charged on Tuesday so I can be ready to pass the EOC test.
Where should you put a comma?
I will bring my computer to school fully charged on Tuesday, so I can be ready to pass the EOC test.
Why do we use apostrophes?
•To show who owns what (possession)
•To fill in for missing letters (contractions)
What three subjects do you get tested on for the English I STAAR?
Reading, Writing, Editing
"She flew like butterflies on a breeze." What is this an example of? What does that term mean?
Simile - comparison of two things using like or as.
What are three main purposes for writing?
Persuade, entertain, inform
Find three errors in this sentence.
as you know running from your problems is never a good idea," said the frher to the son.
"As you know, running from your problems is never a good idea," said the father to the son.
What is the most important resource to use?
Dictionary
What are two tools you have available on the online platform?
line reader, dictionary, highlight, notes, flag for review.
What should I do AFTER writing on the EOC exam?
Wait 5 minutes and then revise and edit my writing.
In poetry, this is similar to a paragraph in an essay.
stanza
Put the following sentences in order according to the A.P.E. format.
How are you feeling today?
1. The evidence is my rapid response time and the high-energy focus I'm bringing to this STAAR review session.
2. This excitement explains why I'm ready to tackle these practice questions with you and help you secure that "Masters Grade Level" score.
3. I am feeling as hyped as a gamer during a midnight release for a new title.
3, 1, 2
Use the dictionary to find the part of speech and correct definition for the word "convey."
The author is using the setting to convey a sense of familiarity in the reader.
Convey (verb): To communicate a message, idea, or impression so that it is understood by others.