Talk About Testing
Tuesday, April 7th 2026
What is the date of the ELAR STAAR?
The paragraph of a poem is called a ______________.
ECR stands for ______________________________.
An extended-constructed response
The lesson the author wants the reader to learn is called ________________.
Theme
The principal of TLC is _____________________.
Dr. Prox
T/F I should eat a healthy breakfast on the day of my STAAR Tests.
TRUE!!!
The ________ is how the poem or story makes the reader feel when reading it.
Mood
SCR stand for ________________________________.
A short-constructed response
Subheadings, captions, and graphs can be found in ___________________ text(s).
Nonfiction / Informational
How many sentences should I write on the Essay?
5-7 Sentences per paragraph, Enough to have complete thoughts, Enough to have an introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion!
An Extended Constructed Response requires me to?
To demonstrate deeper analysis, including a clear argument, supported with evidence and explanation.
I wandered as a lonely cloud is an example of a ________________.
Simile
Usually the one sentence statement that lets the reader know what a text will be about. It can also include a claim with reasoning.
Thesis statement/controlling idea
A _____________________ POV is when the reader knows what more than one or all the characters are thinking and feeling.
3rd-person omniscient
This is the underlying message or insight about life that the author conveys through characters and events.
What is theme?
True or False: You will have 4 hours to complete the STAAR test.
False
"And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the Daffodils."
This is an example of a ________________________.
The acronym RACE stands for ______________, ___________, _______________, and ____________.
Restate the question, answer the question, cite evidence, and explain your answer.
The author's purpose is to
Persuade, Entertain or Inform their audience.
The observable actions and reactions of characters in response to events and other characters.
What is a Characters Behaviors?
STAAR stands for ________________________________________.
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
Using ___________ and ____________ helps add emotional impact to a text.
What is Hyperbole and Punctuation?
A strong argumentative essay will include an __________, ____________, __________, and __________.
An thesis, evidence , counterargument, and rebuttal.
What is your test taking strategy?
TAKE YOUR TIME! You can do it!!
What is Ms. Holland's favorite color?
BLUE!