STAAR RULES
Getting up from my seat during the test without permission will result in ___________.
Mrs. Uriostegui looking at you like you lost your mind.
What will I use when it asks me to combine sentences?
When you see this:
Remember to -
Clearly state your central idea
Organize your writing
Develop your ideas in detail
Use evidence from the selection to support your response
Use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
What will you write?
An ECR or essay
Which is this question asking you to write:
Explain why Josie shows bravery throughout the passage.
Remember to -
Clearly state your central idea
Organize your writing
Develop your ideas in detail
Use evidence from the selection to support your response
Use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
ECR
What kind of passages can I find in the STAAR test? (Name at least 3)
Realistic Fiction
Drama
Poem
Nonfiction Article
Revising and Editing passages
Asking my teacher for help on a question.
Mrs. Uriostegui/Ms. Favela will say "Do the best you can."
Creating an idea from the passage and your own thinking.
When it asks you to write an answer and provide evidence to your answer, what will you write?
An SCR
Which do you have to write?
How does the author wants us to feel towards the middle of the story? Use evidence from the passage to support your answer.
SCR
Ex: (1) The British museum has manie items.
Revise and edit
Bringing an electronic in the classroom will result in _________________________.
The test will be cancelled for the whole class.
What is the meaning "compare and contrast"?
To search for similarities and differences
What can use to remember some important information in the passage or article? (Hint: Items you can use)
Highlighter tool, scratch paper
Which one is it?
Explain why the Edwards Aquifer is a good source of water for the animals of Austin.
Remember to -
Clearly state your central idea
Organize your writing
Develop your ideas in detail
Use evidence from the selection to support your response
Use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
When I see a paired passage (2 passages together), I will ______________ and ______________.
Compare and Constrast
If you need extra scratch paper, you must ________, _______, and ___________. (3 answers, in order)
Raise your hand, wait patiently, and ask the teacher for it.
Story, selection, essay, article
What if I don't know the meaning of the word? What can I do?
Use a dictionary (STAAR or physical)
Context clues
Which is it?
Explain why music can benefit people.
Remember to -
Clearly state your central idea
Organize your writing
Develop your ideas in detail
Use evidence from the selection to support your response
Use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
an ECR
One sentence using FANBOYS
Tomorrow your teacher will read the following instructions "Scratch paper will be provided, but you do not need to use it." You will indeed __________.
Use it because we've been using it all year, so why wouldn't you use it?????
Composition
To plan my ECR, I will use my ______________.
Scratch paper (Do not turn in a blank scratch paper during the STAAR)
Which is it?
Combine sentences 17 and 18 in a clear and effective way.
Neither, this is combining sentences.
What can I use on the STAAR test? (4 things, yes you have to name all 4 things)
A dictionary
A pencil
Scratch paper
Chromebook