4th Grade
STAAR writing
STAAR writing
How many different point types of typing questions will you see on STAAR?
3 types - 1-point, 2-point, 10-point (Essay)
What does CUPS stand for?
Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling
What is the definition of an adjective?
Describes a noun
What genre is this?
A story about a a boy who learns to be more responsible after he accidentally breaks his neighbors window.
Fiction
What does ARMS stand for?
Add, Remove, Move, and Substitute.
What sentence tells the reader what your essay is about?
Edit this sentence:
The elephant was stomping in the jungle and they found delicious pumpkin.
The elephants were stomping in the jungle, and they found delicious pumpkins.
What do you call a sentence that has two sentences combined together correctly?
Compound sentence
What genre is this?
An emotional writing about a rainy day, with imagery of dark skies, raindrops, and the speaker's hope for sunshine.
Poetry
What revision should be made in the following sentence?
"Fewer live in this tiny Texas town than 2,000 people."
Fewer than 2,000 people live in this tiny Texas Town
What strategy do you use for a 2-point question(SCR)?
RACE strategy (Include answer and evidence)
Combine these sentences with a FANBOY:
The airplane flew quickly through the air. It had to land because it ran out of fuel.
The airplane flew quickly through the air, but it had to land because it ran out of fuel.
What does "arid" mean in the following sentence?
"The desert is an arid place. It is very dry and gets little rain year round."
What genre is this?
A play about two bestfriends who are performing a science experiment together. There are parts to play, stage directions, and scenes.
Drama
When revising a sentence or paragraph, what do you need to do first?
Go back and read the original sentence or entire paragraph.
What’s the name of the last paragraph in your essay?
Conclusion
Edit this sentence:
The beautifulest diamond in the world can be founded in the countrys of japan and germany
The most beautiful diamond in the world can be found in the countries of Japan and Germany.
"The students will watch the clock to see when lunch starts."
What does "watch" mean in this sentence?
a) To look at carefully
b) A small clock worn on the wrist
c) To guard or protect
d) To observe over time
a) to look at carefully
A biography about Michael Jackson, his career, family, and work as an artist. It has dates, pictures, and facts.
Non fiction or informational
What can you add to your writing to help it flow together?
Transitions
What does each of the letters in RACE stand for??
Restate
Answer
Cite Evidence
Explain
Edit this sentence:
i read the book harry potter last weekend.
I read the book Harry Potter last weekend.
What is the theme of a story?
The message or deeper meaning of a story that teaches the reader a lesson about life
What is our STAAR strategy for a fiction story?
CSCR chart
What sentence needs to removed from this paragraph?
Sandra loved gardening. She planted several different plants in her garden every season. Her favorite season is summer. During the colder months, she properly prepares her plants to make it through the harsh weather. After her plants bloom, she gifts some to her friends and family.
Her favorite season is summer.
What is the difference between a 2-point question and a 10-point question?
One is extended response while the other is a short response.
Edit this sentence:
Their going to the park later.
They're going to the park later.
You come to a word (SPECTACULAR) that you don't know the meaning of... what do you do?
Now do it. Write the definition down.
Look it up in the dictionary.
What is our STAAR strategy for nonfiction?
Get the mini main idea of each paragraph or section.
What does revision mean?
Making our writing better!