Test Taking Strategies
During the STAAR test, you will not get in trouble for falling asleep. True/false
True
When placing the events of a story into a map (or pyramid) what is this called?
Plot
What is the statement called in an informational text which outlines exactly what the author will be writing about?
Thesis
This team went through the 90's with a solid 3 Superbowl wins, including two back to back wins.
Dallas Cowboys
When using other authors' material in your own texts, it is important to...
Cite/ Give credit
Is it better to read the entire test, or dig through the text for answers?
It is better to read the entire text.
The highest point in the story, where everything changes.
Climax
An informational layout which will show two things and how they are similar and different.
Compare and contrast
You score goals in this frigid sport, and no it does not use a ball.
Hockey
One of the final steps in the writing process where you can correct mistakes that have been made
Revision
Daily Double
What does Mr. Tice call it when you dig through the text instead of reading it?
The core issue in a text that needs to be resolved.
Conflict
An informational text structure that shows an issue and possible fixes for it.
Problem/Solution
If a pitcher picks up an infield hit and throws a runner out at first, this would be scored...
1-3
In a conclusion, what types of things should be included.
Restate thesis, summarize your text
What things should you look for to successfully answer a Summarization question?
Beginning, middle, and end
The beginning of a story where everything is being explained, including characters, the world, and the past.
Exposition
An informational text structure that shows how something causes something else.
Cause/effect
When the quarterback drops back to receive a snap, this is called what type of formation.
Shotgun
When you intentionally attempt to use someone else's writing as your own.
Plagiarism
When reading multiple choice questions what should one do?
Read every choice carefully.
A point of view in fiction texts where the narrator is a character in the story. They will reference themself as I.
First- Person
The Primary goal of an informational text is to...
Inform
When a pitcher attempts to throw out a baserunner by making it look like he is winding up for a pitch.
A Balk
The first copy is known as
Rough draft