Revising
What acronym do we use for revising?
ARMS
What acronym do we use for editing?
CUPS
What type of essay do you write on the STAAR Test?
What is the last sentence of your introduction called?
Thesis statement
Name an appropriate way to end your conclusion.
Question
Song Lyrics
Suggestion
Wish or hope
What does the A in ARMS stand for?
Add
What does the C in CUPS stand for?
Capitalization
When will you take the Writing STAAR Test?
April 6, 2021
Name an appropriate way to hook your readers.
Song lyrics
Quote
Anecdote
Facts/Opinion
How many sentences should your conclusion include?
What does the R in ARMS stand for?
Remove
What does the U in CUPS stand for?
Usage
What outline can you use to help you plan your essay?
The expository kernel
What do you write before the introduction?
Title
T/F - "As you can see..." would be an appropriate way to start a conclusion.
True
What does the M in ARMS stand for?
Move
What does the P in CUPS stand for?
Punctuation
What are the three types of paragraphs in an essay?
Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
How many reasons should your thesis statement have in it?
What acronym can you use for conclusions and what does it stand for?
XYZ
Explain Again, Tell Why, Zinger
What does the S in ARMS stand for?
Substitute
What does the S in CUPS stand for?
Spelling
Name the five steps of the writing process.
Prewriting - Read the Prompt
Brainstorming
Rough Draft
Revise/Edit
Final Draft
What acronym can you use for introductions and what does it stand for?
HIT
Hook, Introductory Sentence, Thesis Statement
What paragraph is the conclusion in your essay?
Last