4th Grade
STAAR writing
STAAR writing
How many points is the SCR worth?
2-points
16. How should sentence 1 be changed?
F Change familys to families
What does the word suggest mean as used in STAAR?
says
What genre is this?
A story about a a boy who learns to be more responsible after he accidentally breaks his neighbors window.
Realistic Fiction
22 How should sentence 14 be changed?
J Change Texas spirit theater to Texas Spirit Theater
How many points is the ECR worth?
10 points
17. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 3?
B Delete more
What is 1st person POV?
Story told by one of the characters, uses I, me, mine
What genre is this?
The tires on my bike are flat.
The sky is grouchy gray.
At least it sure feels like that
Since Hanna moved away.
Poetry
1. Maggie wants to add another detail to help build the ideas in the second paragraph (sentences 8–12). Which of these could follow sentence 10 and add to the main idea of this paragraph?
B. In parts of Asia, people believe that these horns can cure all kinds of diseases.
What strategy do you use for the SCR?
ACE
18 What is the correct way to write sentence 6?
J This massive building is the largest capitol building in the country. It looks pink because it is made from sunset-red granite.
What is told by an outsider? Uses she, he, him, her, they...
3rd person POV
What genre is this?
A play about two best friends who are performing a science experiment together. They are acting it out, stage directions, scenes, and acts.
Drama
2. What is the BEST transition to add to the beginning of sentence 15?
H. As a result
What strategy do you use for the ECR?
ACES
19 What change needs to be made in sentence 9?
C Delete the comma
What does the word emphasize mean?
To show importance!
What genre is this?
A biography about Michael Jackson, his career, family, and work as an artist. It has dates, pictures, and facts.
Nonfiction or informational
3. The word bigger is not the right word for sentence 20. Which word should replace bigger in this sentence?
C. stricter
What does each of the letters in ACE stand for??
Answer by restating the question
Cite Evidence (copy text to prove your answer)
Explain your thinking
20 What is the correct way to write sentence 11?
H This museum tells the story of Texas through three floors of exhibits.
What does benefit mean?
helpful, positive outcome
What genre is it when gives facts and information?
Nonfiction, informational, expository
4. Maggie wants a better ending for her paper. Which sentence can be added after sentence 22 to bring this paper to a more effective close?
F. With the combined efforts of many people, it’s quite possible that the amazing rhinoceros will be saved from extinction.
What does the strategy ACES stand for?
Answer by restating the question
Cite Evidence (copy text to prove your answer)
Explain your thinking
Sum it up
21 What change, if any, should be made in sentence 12?
C Change battels to battles
What does selection mean?
story, article, passage, text
What genre has been passed down from generation to generation that usually has a theme?
Myths, legends, and/or folktales
23 What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 20?
A Change then to than