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Expository
Narrative
Writing Key Words
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Editing and Revising
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What is the word that tells you are going to write an expository?
EXPLAIN
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What are the words that will give you clues that you are going to write a narrative? What tense will my writing be in? DOUBLE YOUR POINTS if you answer this question CORRECTLY! :)
Write about a time when... PAST TENSE!
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This word means to ADD a sentence.
INSERT
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How do I make sure I'm bubbling the right answer?
Make the letter choice BIG next to each question. Go back and check after you finish by pointing at each question.
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Either = ______ Neither = _____ Both = ______
Either = OR Neither = NOR Both = AND
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How many reasons do you have to give to support your central idea?
3
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What is the most important thing to remember when writing a personal narrative?
It is a small moment in time.
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This word means to TAKE OUT a sentence because it doesn't fit the central idea of the paragraph.
DELETE
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Where do you start reading in a revising and editing passage? What three things do you do?
at the top of the page READ, LOOK FOR MISTAKES, and MAKE CHANGES
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What is the plural form of foot? You must spell your answer correctly to get the points. DOUBLE YOUR POINTS IF YOU ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IRREGULAR PLURAL FORM: What is the plural form of knife? You must spell your answer correctly to receive the points.
FEET KNIVES
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What is the first step when planning an expository?
brainstorm a list of possible answers to the prompt
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What should you be sure to include in your planning?
TOES INTRODUCTION/HOARSE/CONCLUSION SHOW DON'T TELL
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This word means to PUT two sentences TOGETHER.
COMBINE
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What should your passages look like before you go to the questions?
They should have changes made in the sentences.
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How do I know if I have a complete sentence?
I have to make sure it has a subject (who or what) and a predicate (do, doing, did, does).
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Look at the following example: There are people in our lives who are special to us. Sometimes this person is a teacher or coach, a parent, a brother or sister, or even a friend. THINK about the people you care about. WRITE about one person who has been important to you. Explain what makes that person special. Could you write about your pet?
No
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Look at the following example: It takes talent to balance a basketball on your finger. Write about a time when you discovered that you were good at something. Explain one possible story idea.
Many possible answers that fit the prompt.
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This word means to give a synonym for the word. Look at the sample questions below: Which word would best _______ the words: "get better"?
REPLACE
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After you finish writing your paper, what should you look for to improve it?
Capitalization Usage Punctuation Spelling
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When should I use a comma and a conjunction when I combine two sentences?
If both sentences are complete!
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Where should you restate your central idea?
Conclusion
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What is a good way to conclude your paper?
Showing a feeling or a thought. The heart of the story. Action/thought/feeling.
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This word means to put a sentence AFTER another.
FOLLOW
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What is the best way to complete the STAAR Writing Test? A. finish as fast as I can B. go back and forth between editing & revising and writing my paper C. guess the answer instead of trying hard to figure it out D. leave answers blank because I don't know them
None. Don't skip between passages. Finish all passages before writing your compositions. Revise and edit your composition before you turn it in. (Read it again to make sure it says what you wanted to say.)
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Complete the sentence: I want to do the project all by ____________. DOUBLE ALL YOUR POINTS IF YOU CAN COMPLETE THIS SENTENCE: We were very proud of _____________ after we won the soccer game!
I want to do the project all by MYSELF. We were very proud of OURSELVES after we won the soccer game!