ECR Facts
Do you need to read the prompt before beginning to write your ECR?
Yes!
How many paragraphs should be in an ECR?
5
What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph?
Hook
How much time and effort should you put into your STAAR ECR Essay?
A lot!
What is the first paragraph of an ECR Essay called?
Introduction Paragraph
What is the first sentence of Body Paragraph 1?
Acceptable answers:
Topic sentence
Answer
First reason from thesis
Will an Ai robot be grading your STAAR ECR?
Yup!
What is the second paragraph of your ECR Essay?
Body Paragraph 1
What are you about to do if you start a sentence with, "The text states," ?
Cite text evidence
How many points is the STAAR ECR worth?
10
(5 x 2 graders = 10)
What is the THIRD paragraph of an ECR Essay?
Body Paragraph 2
What paragraph are you beginning to write if you start with, "In the end," ?
Conclusion
What percentage of your STAAR points come from your ECR essay?
18%
(20% is also an acceptable answer)
What is the final paragraph of your essay called?
Conclusion
What are you doing if you start a sentence with, "This shows..." ?
Explaining your evidence