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Reading
Editing
Revising
Essay
Wild Card
100
What are three types of figurative language we discussed in class?
Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Imagery
100
Editing deals with which parts of writing?
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc
100
Name one type of revision you make in the revising section?
Combining sentences, clarifying meaning, transitions
100
What is a thesis statement?
The controlling idea of your essay
100
How long do you have to complete the STAAR test?
5 hours
200
Why do authors use text features? (Maps, Pictures, Captions, Charts, Timelines)
To help the reader better understand the text
200
Explain the difference between to, too, and two.
To = direction


Too = also or excess

Two = 2

200
What two things do we need to combine sentences into a COMPOUND sentence?
Comma FANBOYS
200
What type of essay uses a thesis statement?
Expository
200
What should you always ask for before the test begins?
A highlighter and dictionary
300
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is how the author feels

Mood is how the reader feels 

300
How do we know if a word is possessive or plural?
Possessive = 's

Plural = s

300
What is one way we can combine sentences to create a COMPLEX sentence?
AAAWWUBBIS in the beginning with comma in the middle.


AAAWWUBBIS in the middle with NO COMMA

300
Why is pre-writing important?
It helps organize the thoughts in our head and generate specifics and details.
300
What should you do if you find yourself getting sleepy?
Ask to go to the restroom/get a drink of water.
400
What part of the text should you never skip?
The directions
400
What is the difference between your & you're?
Your = belongs to you

You're = you are

400
What does it mean to be redundant?
Saying the same thing multiple times.
400
What should our body paragraph always contain?
Examples/reasons with supporting details.
400
How may GRADED multiple choice questions are on the STAAR?
52
500
What is an inference?
Combining what I know and what I've read to make a prediction.
500
What word or words in the directions tell you if you're in the revising section or edition section?
Mistakes, corrections, or changes
500
Revision does what to "good" writing?
Makes it better. 
500
When should you begin working on your essay?
First
500
What's the highest score you can get on your essay?
4