Mnemonic Devices
Online Tools
Reading
Writing
How to be Successful!
100
What does PRESTO stand for?
Pre-read
Read again
Eliminate
Search
Tell Why
Bubble/Answer
100
What can I use to mark a silly answer?
Use the strikethrough feature
100
What strategy can I draw or sketch to identify Plot/story elements of a fiction passage?
1. Draw stick figure (character)
2. Draw house (setting)
3. Draw X (problem)
4. Draw check mark (solution)
100
What does SCR stand for?
Short Constructed Response
100
What should I do the night before my Reading STAAR Test?
Get a good night's rest! Go to bed no later than 10pm
200
What does PIE stand for?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
200
What if I am stuck on a question?
Mark for review and move on.
200
What do I need to draw/make for a Paired Passage? Draw it!
A Venn Diagram
200
What all do you need to include for a short constructed response?
2 sentences - Answer the Question and Cite your Evidence.
200
What should I do in the morning before STAAR test?
Get to school before 8. Eat a good healthy breakfast!
300
What does POV stand for
Point of View
300
When I am pre-reading each question, which tool should I use and what do I use it for?
Highlight key words in each question.
300
If I don't understand a word in the passage or in an answer choice, what source/tool can I use?
USE the online DICTIONARY or paper DICTIONARY!!!
300
What does ECR stand for?
Extended Constructed Response
300
If I start to feel tired or feel like guessing/clicking answers, what should I do?
Stand up, take a break, use the restroom.
400
What does ARMS stand for?
Add
Remove
Move
Substitute
400
Which online feature should I use if I need to make notes (EST) for each question?
Use sticky notes.
400
What can I do if I see subheadings in an informational text?
Create a sticky note and summarize what each section is about or write it down on a sheet of notebook paper.
400
What all do you need to include for an extended constructed response?
1. Restate/Answer the Question Sentence. (Intro)
2. 2 Pieces of Cited Evidence and 2 Explain Sentences. (Body)
3. Concluding Sentence (Conclusion)
RACES
400
How long should I NOT take to submit my test?
Under 2-3 hours! YOU HAVE ALL DAY TO TAKE TEST! YOU ONLY HAVE ONE CHANCE- NO DO OVERS!
500
What does CUPS stand for?
Capitalize
Usage of Words
Punctuation
Spelling
500
What tool can I use if I am reading a long passage that will help me keep track and stay focused.
Line Guide Tool
500
What genres will I more than likely see on the test?
Realistic Fiction
Informational
Poetry
Drama
Argumentative
500
What do I need to do to make my ECR rough draft?
Fold my paper into 4 sections and write
RA
CE
CE
S
500
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Raise my hand and get help from MS. BARTON!!