Getting Ready For The STAAR
On the morning of the STAAR Test, what should you make sure to do so that you are ready for testing?
Get to school on time and eat a healthy breakfast
Can you talk to other students once the STAAR Test has begun?
No, you should focus on your test and do your best
How many times should you read a passage?
As many times as you need to... At least 2
What Hogwart's house is Ms. Bickmore sorted in?
Slytherin
What is Mrs. K's favorite thing to do?
Spend time with family... especially Gideon!
What day will you be taking the English 1 STAAR Test?
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
If you don't understand the directions, what should you do?
Raise your hand and ask the test administrator
If you are finished early, what can you do?
Go back and revise your STAAR Test.
Proofread and revise and edit your essay.
Reread the question and unless you see new information you didn’t have when you made your first choice, DON’T CHANGE YOUR ANSWERS.
What state did Ms. Bickmore move from?
Nevada
What is Mrs. K's favorite candy?
Milky Way Candy Bar!
What things can you avoid to go to sleep early?
Technology use (cell phones, computers, game consoles, T.V)
What do I do?
1. Review the essay and make sure you understand what to write about.
2. Read Carefully more than once. (Read the questions then read the passage.)
3. Make sure you consider every answer choice and choose only answers that can be justified with the text.
Can you skip questions?
Yes, but make sure you mark it so that you remember to go back to it.
What kind of dog does Ms. Bickmore have?
Rottweiler
What is Mrs. K doing this Summer?
Teaching Summer School :/ :)
Can I eat in the testing room?
Nope. Snacks should be placed on your backpack or where your teacher tells you. Then you may eat your snack in the hall when needed.
If you're not sure what a question is asking, what can you do?
Reread the question and look for context clues
When taking the STAAR Test, what should you provide as evidence of your answer?
Direct Text Evidence- a quote from the text
What is Ms. Bickmore's favorite drink?
Sweet tea
What College did Mrs. K attend?
Panola College in Carthage and UT Tyler
How many hours of sleep should you get every day, especially on the day of the STAAR Test?
At least 8 hours
Should you guess on the STAAR Test?
No, always try to eliminate at least one obvious wrong answer and make an educated guess.
What is the key to a passing score?
Justify every answer! Don't trust your memory... Do your best!
How many books has Ms. Bickmore read since starting at GHS?
10
What Hogwarts' house is Ms. K sorted in?
Ravenclaw