Guess the Vocab Word
to make an educated guess
infer/inference
Revise/revision
To re-look at and make a change for the better
What does SCR stand for?
Short Constructed Response
What is an "ECR"?
Extended Constructed Response: your 1 essay on the STAAR
About how many reading passage will be on the STAAR?
7-8
to help understand, add to, or build on
"contributes to"
Excerpt, passage, selection
parts of a text that you're given to read
How many SCR type questions are on the STAAR Test?
1, 2, or 3
How is the ECR similar to the SCR?
You still:
1-Re-state words from the question in your first sentence.
2-Answer the question.
3-Cite evidence to support your answer and give context.
4-Elaborate on how your evidence PROVES your answer is correct.
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The author's vibe, feeling, or emotion they put into their writing
Author's tone
(Choose the option that..) "best supports"
is the best way to prove
What are some of the steps to creating a successful SCR?
1-Re-state words from the question in your first sentence.
2-Answer the question.
3-Cite evidence to support your answer and give context.
4-Elaborate on how your evidence PROVES your answer is correct.
How is the ECR different than the SCR?
The question is more complex, you need more evidence and elaboration, your writing should be divided into paragraphs
Most of the question will be ________ choice.
multiple
The part of a story that builds tension and suspense (part of PLOT)
Rising Action
Summary/Summarize
A short piece of writing that has the main points of a text
How could you re-use some of the words in this SCR question in part of your answer?
"How does the main character's actions affect the plot?"
Your ECR should be around 4 SHORT paragraphs. What should each paragraph be used for?
1-Intro: your re-stated question, answer (can add a hook, a short summary of the text as well)
2 & 3: Your evidence and elaboration
4-Conclusion: re-state your answer (can add a personal connection here as well)
Are you allowed to use a dictionary on the STAAR?
YES! There is one built into the test AND you have access to paper ones in your testing room.
Putting two different things next to each other to show how different they are.
Juxtaposition
Generalization
A general statement used to describe a group (not individuals)
What is missing from this student's SCR?
"The character's actions affect the plot by building the rising action. The character is very nervous and anxious. This makes the reader feel the suspense building."
The student is missing directly quoted evidence to prove their answer is correct.
Turn this ECR Prompt into a first sentence:
Explain how the juxtaposition of the two characters show the theme of "being true to yourself."
The juxtaposition of the two characters shows the theme of "being true to yourself" by ________.
Do you need to read an entire passage before answering questions?
IT DEPENDS (on you, on the question)!!! ALWAYS READ 1st and last paragraph, then view questions and decide what's best for YOU!