STAAR TIPS
True/False You have free dress on test days
TRUE
Even though we have free dress, you still want to dress up so you feel ready to tackle the test. Outfits matter, attitude matters!
ACE-
Answer
Cite
Explain
TRUE!
Must be dry cereal, dry snacks, water
NO:
chips, soda, candy, anything with nuts (nut allergies)
What format do you use for an ECR?
True/False You can go outside when you finish the test.
FALSE! You can only read or put your head down when you finish.
ABSOLUTE silence until everyone is released.
True/False You should get 8-10 hours of sleep
TRUE
NO CAP!
Sleep is essential to help your brain retain focus.
What do you need to do in A?
Answer
Restate the question give a reason!
What can you do to stay focused on a passage?
Make a connection!
How many paragraphs is an ECR?
4!
Intro- claim & reasons
ACE- explain reason #1
ACE- explain reason #2
Conclusion- wrap it up!
What should you do to know where to look for editing/revising questions?
HIGHLIGHT THE SENTENCE!
It tells you where to look!
True/False Students can only go to the bathroom once during testing.
FALSE
You go when you NEED to. Don't take advantage. Lines get long.
Use your time wisely!
What do you need to do in C
CITE!
Give a quote that PROVES your answer!
True/False You should aim to eat breakfast on test days.
TRUE Set the day right!
Why do we need to explain our ideas clearly?
You get a point for clear and effective ideas. Your explanation should ALWAYS show why your quote PROVES your answer!
True/ False You should re-read questions/passages for clarity.
TRUE
Rereading can help you gain clarity.
True/False You can ask for a paper to write notes on.
TRUE!
T-charts (who, why)
Notes
Connections
ECR/SCR help
What do you need for the E?
EXPLAIN
Explain how your quote proves your answer.
True/False You can ask for a dictionary.
TRUE!
What do we check before submitting for conventions?
Grammar & Spelling!
CUPS
Capitalization
Usage
Punctuation
Spelling
True/False your computer should be charged before coming.
TRUE!
Not bringing a charged computer does not excuse you from the test.
True/False You can play online games when you finish the test.
FALSE! Close your computer and let your proctor know you are finished.
P.S. We already know your done, don't try to pull a fast one.
For a writing SCR, what do you need to combine sentences?
, and
, conjunction
FANBOYS
True/False You can have notes/sticky notes on your computer during testing.
FALSE!
Have NOTHING on your computer.
What does every ECR question start with?
EXPLAIN!
True/False Your teacher believes you are capable of doing hard things.
TRUE!
Give it your best shot, you can do this!
YOU ARE A CHAMPION!