Revising
Read the paragraph.
Maria had a great day at the park. She played on the swings and had a picnic with her family.
Question:
Which sentence would be the BEST introduction to add at the beginning of the paragraph?
A. Maria likes to read books at home.
B. One sunny afternoon, Maria visited her favorite park.
C. Parks can be found in many cities.
D. Swings go up and down.
B. One sunny afternoon, Maria visited her favorite park.
Read the sentence.
Yesterday, we go to the store to buy snacks.
Question:
Which verb correctly completes the sentence?
A. go
B. goes
C. went
D. going
C. went
What is the mnemonic device for a Short Constructed response and what does it stand for?
R- Restate
A- Answer
C- Cite
Name the POV for the sentences below:
The black spider began slowly climbing up onto the desk. I screamed as soon as I noticed it sitting on my paper!
1st person POV
What does EVERYONE need to ask for as soon as the STAAR test starts?
Paper
Read the paragraph.
Jake was excited to ride his bike. He put on his helmet and checked the tires. Bikes have two wheels and a seat. Then he rode down the street.
Question:
Which sentence should be REMOVED because it does not belong?
A. Jake was excited to ride his bike.
B. He put on his helmet and checked the tires.
C. Bikes have two wheels and a seat.
D. Then he rode down the street.
C. Bikes have two wheels and a seat.
Read the sentence.
my family went to san antonio last summer.
Question:
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. my family went to san antonio last summer.
B. My family went to san antonio last summer.
C. My family went to San Antonio last summer.
D. My Family went to San Antonio Last summer.
C. My family went to San Antonio last summer.
What is the mnemonic device for an extended constructed response and what does it stand for?
R-Restate
A-Answer
C-Cite
E- Explain
S- Sum it up!
Name the text structure:
Cats and dogs are both popular pets, but they are different in many ways. Dogs often need more attention and enjoy going on walks, while cats are usually more independent. However, both animals can be loving companions and bring joy to their owners.
What is Compare and contrast?
Dictionary tool
Read the sentences.
The dog ran across the yard. The dog chased a ball.
Question:
Which is the BEST way to combine these sentences?
A. The dog ran across the yard, the dog chased a ball.
B. The dog ran across the yard and chased a ball.
C. The dog ran across the yard but chased a ball.
D. The dog ran across the yard so chased a ball.
B. The dog ran across the yard and chased a ball.
Read the sentence.
That is the dogs bone.
Question:
Which is correct?
A. dogs bone
B. dog's bone
C. dogs' bone
D. dog bone's
B. dog's bone
Is this an SCR or ECR?:
Read the article “Austin’s Secret Salamander.” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:
Explain why the Edwards Aquifer is important in the article. Write a well-organized informational composition that uses specific evidence from the story to support your answer.
Remember to —
• clearly state your central idea
• organize your writing
• develop your ideas in detail
• use evidence from the selection in your response
• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
Manage your time carefully so that you can —
• review the selection • plan your response
• write your response
• revise and edit your response
Write your response in the box provided.
Extended Constructed Response (ECR)
What inference can you make about the weather?
Sofia pulled her jacket tighter and blew warm air into her hands. Her breath formed small clouds in the air as she waited for the bus. She stomped her feet on the ground to stay warm.
It is cold/ it is Winter
What do you do if you run out of space on your scratch paper for the STAAR test?
Raise your hand and ask the teacher for another piece.
Read the paragraph.
Lila practiced piano every day. She learned new songs and improved her skills. She even played for her family.
Question:
Which sentence would BEST conclude the paragraph?
A. Lila has a piano in her house.
B. Practicing helped Lila become a confident musician.
C. Pianos can be big or small.
D. Her family sat in chairs.
B. Practicing helped Lila become a confident musician.
Read the sentence.
I packed apples oranges and bananas for lunch.
Question:
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?
A. I packed apples oranges and bananas for lunch.
B. I packed apples, oranges and bananas, for lunch.
C. I packed apples, oranges, and bananas for lunch.
D. I packed apples oranges, and bananas for lunch.
C. I packed apples, oranges, and bananas for lunch.
Prompt Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided.
What can the reader infer about visiting parks in the future based on the details in paragraphs 1 and 2? Support your answer with evidence from the article.
Reading SCR
What is the text structure?:
The school playground had broken equipment that made it unsafe for students. Many children could not play during recess because of this problem. To solve the issue, the school raised money and repaired the equipment. Now, students can safely enjoy the playground again.
Problem and Solution
How do you take notes on a paired passage?
Create a Venn Diagram
Original Paragraph:
(29) Many artists soon followed Judd to Marfa. (30) Their presence led to more museums and to more galleries and to more festivals. (31) Today, art lovers come to Marfa from all over the world. (32) They are excited to view the interesting art that is found there. Prompt Words are repeated in sentence 30.
In the space provided, rewrite sentence 30 in a clear and effective way.
Their presence led to more museums, galleries and festivals.
Read the sentence.
My teacher said please finish your homework before class.
Question:
Which is the correct way to write this sentence?
A. My teacher said please finish your homework before class.
B. My teacher said, “please finish your homework before class.”
C. My teacher said, “Please finish your homework before class.”
D. My teacher said “Please finish your homework before class”.
C. My teacher said, “Please finish your homework before class.”
Original Paragraph:
(14) Tabichi quickly learned many things about his new students. (15) He realized they were hungry and did not have school supplies. (16) It was hard for his students to focus on their studies when their bellies were rumbling and they didn’t have anything to write with. (17) Tabichi began using his own salary to purchase food for his students. (18) He purchased supplies for his students too.
Prompt In the box provided, combine the ideas in sentences 17 and 18 to create one clear and effective sentence.
Revising SCR (Combining Sentences)
What is the following POV?:
You walk into the classroom and notice everyone is already working quietly. You take your seat and open your notebook, hoping you didn’t miss anything important. As you begin the assignment, you feel more confident because you remember what the teacher explained yesterday.
2nd Person POV
Tomorrow I may only ask questions about...
Instructions/Directions