Paragraphs
T.E.A. stands for...
Topic sentence, Evidence, Analysis
What type of essay asks you to explain a topic in a passage?
Informative essay
What does "theme" mean?
What day is the English I STAAR test?
Tuesday, April 9
How do you spell your English teacher's name? NO CHEATING!
Ms. Hudec
First, second, or third
Which type of essay asks you to argue about a topic that comes up in a passage?
Argumentative essay
Based on the doctor's behavior, what is one of the themes of The Pearl?
What do you need to bring the day of the test?
- A charged Chromebook
- A Chromebook charger
How many years has your teacher been a teacher?
5 years
True or False: It's okay to write your evidence in your own words.
FALSE
Which type of essay asks you to write a letter in which you argue about a topic from a passage?
Correspondence letter
True or False: Theme is something that can be explained in one word.
FALSE
How long will you be in your testing room AND can you leave once your test is done?
- 6 hours
- No, you cannot leave early
Name one short story that we read last semester.
(Multiple answers accepted)
Which part of T.E.A. is about explaining how your evidence supports the main idea in your essay?
Analysis
What are the THREE pieces of a thesis statement?
Hint: T____ + O_____ + R_____ = thesis statement
Title + Opinion + Reasons
What was the major theme from Long Way Down?
What are TWO testing strategies that we went over as a class?
- Take notes
- Make inferences
- Use context clues
- Know the rubric
- Take breaks
What has been your favorite book or story we've read this year and why?
(Multiple answers accepted)
FIVE - Introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion
Write an example thesis for the following prompt and GIVE REASONS:
Explain why students should or should not have to take the STAAR test.
Students should have to take the STAAR test because ____, ___, and ____.
Students should not have to take the STAAR test because ____, ____, and _____.
What was one theme in I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter?
- It's important to cherish people while they are still alive.
- Mental health is important.
- Knowing your family's history can help you to understand them better.
- It's important to be true to yourself and chase your dreams.
What are TWO things you can do leading up to the STAAR test to help yourself do well?
- Get 2 nights of good sleep
- Eat a good breakfast
- Bring snacks and water
- Pack a lunch if you don't like pizza
What is your teacher's first name? NO CHEATING!
Hint: It starts with an "L".
Louisa