Homophones
Capitalization
Punctuation
Expository Essay
Test Day Strategies
100
There/They're/Their best friends.
They're best friends.
100
his father said, "pick that up now!"
His father said, "Pick that up now!"
100
Where is the missing dog.
Where is the missing dog?
100
What are the 6 sections of your planning/prewriting sheet?
Introduction, Main Idea 1, Details, Main Idea 2, Details, Conclusion
100

What is the only part of the test that I can ask my teacher to read to me?

I can ask my teacher to read the prompt to me.
200
He ate to/too/two much candy on Halloween.
He ate too much candy on Halloween.
200
This Summer i will visit San antonio, texas.
This summer I will visit San Antonio, Texas.
200
He ate salad bread and spaghetti for dinner.
He ate salad, bread, and spaghetti for dinner.
200
What are two things you should include in your introduction?
Possible Answers Include: Ask a question, use the box, include words from the prompt, state your central idea, include a catchy phrase
200
What part of the test should I do first?
I should answer the revising and editing questions first. The expository composition should always be completed last.
300
They're/There/Their going to pick them up later.
They're going to pick them up later.
300
On wednesday, march 5 we will visit Hulen mall.
On Wednesday, March 5 we will visit Hulen Mall.
300
Its cold outside.
It's cold outside.
300
How should you never begin and never end your expository composition?
Hi my name is...

Today I'm going to write about...

The end...

I hope you liked my story...

That is all I have to say about...

300

What should I use to check for spelling and capitalization?

Dictionary

400
Please pick up you're/your trash.
Please pick up your trash.
400

Her favorite movie is beauty And the Beast.

Her favorite movie is Beauty and the Beast.

400
Martha asked "How long did you live in Mexico.
Martha asked, "How long did you live in Mexico?"
400
Give three examples of meaningful transitions.
Possible Answers Include: Let me explain, Furthermore, Additionally, To begin with, In addition, Most importantly, As you can see, That's why, As I have explained
400
Name everything I should highlight before I read my selections? (four things)
The "about part" of the introduction, the title, key words in questions, the sentences in the selection that the questions are asking you about
500
You're/Your in the fourth grade.
You're in the fourth grade.
500
her favorite team is the dallas cowboys.
Her favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys.
500
Davids book is long so it might take a long time to read?
David's book is long, so it might take a long time to read.
500
What is the final thing you should do once you complete your published piece?
You should read over your writing one final time to make sure it sounds great!
500

What are the four things you must ask your teacher for on the day of the STAAR test?

A highlighter, white scratch paper, lined notebook paper, and a red pencil.

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