The Test
What STAAR tests do you take as a Freshman/Sophomore?
Freshman: English I, Algebra, Biology
Sophomore: English II
What type of writing is required on the Eng1/Eng2 STAAR?
Eng1- Expository
Eng2- Persuasive
What is the difference between the mood and tone in a story?
Mood is how the reader feels/reacts to a story. The tone is the attitude and emotion the author has.
What is a proper noun? How is it written?
The NAME of a person, place, or thing. It is always capitalized. (She went to Paris to visit Aunt Tessie.)
How many hours do you have to take English STAAR?
5 hours
What is the most important sentence of your essay?
The THESIS!
What is a theme?
The moral, lesson that the reader should take away from the story.
What is an adverb? Give an example in a sentence.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb.
What should you do if you are stuck on a question?
Flag it for review, and give your best answer. Comeback to it later if you have time!
In order to write an effective persuasive essay, your supporting paragraphs must also include what?
Topic sentence & CDs/CMs
What is an inference?
An educated guess based on observations and prior knowledge.
A compound sentence is made of what parts?
Independent clause, comma, coordinating conjunction, independent clause.
What three subjects do you get tested on for the English II 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 the word "like" or "as".
How do you find author's purpose?
Look for details/clues in the story. Is the author writing to Persuade, Inform, or Entertain? -- What is their main point?
A complex sentence is made of what parts?
Independent clause, subordinating conjunction, and a dependent clause.
What tools do you have available on the STAAR online platform?
Guideline, dictionary, highlight, notes, flag for review.
Why do authors use imagery? HOW do they create imagery?
To help the reader create an image in their mind and make sense of what is occurring in the story. The author uses details related to the 5 senses to create imagery.
In poetry, what is a shift?
A moment in the poem where something changes. Can be tone, mood, subject, setting.
When writing a complex sentence, when do you use a comma?
When the dependent clause comes before the independent.