The Persuasive Essay
When you write a thesis statement, how many reasons do you need to give?
Two (2)
The sentence below contains what and how can it be fixed?
Next week I am taking the English II EOC I know I will do great.
Run - On Sentence
Next week I am taking the English II EOC, and I know I will do great.
Next week I am taking the English II EOC; I know I will do great.
What acronym to you use for SCRs?
ACE
A-Answer the question
C-Cite evidence
E-Explain how your evidence supports your answer
Name two (2) different genres you may see on the STAAR.
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Drama
How much time do you have to complete the test?
until the end of the school day
What three things go in your introductory paragraph?
Hook, Context, Thesis
Correct this sentence:
Next week I took the EOC English 2 STAAR exam.
Next week, I take the EOC English 2 STAAR exam.
What structure do you use for ECRs?
Thesis with 2 reasons
ACE 1 (reason 1)
ACE 2 (reason 2)
Conclusion
What is the term used to describe writing that appeals to one of the five senses?
Imagery
How many Battleline games did New Caney win against Porter?
14
What do you need to add to your body paragraphs to ensure your arguments/examples are clear and engaging?
Explain why your citations support your answers
FANBOYS
What is the moral/message of a passage?
Theme
Which figurative language uses "like" or "as?"
Simile
What helps increase your essay writing score?
Planning out essay on paper
OR
Writing a solid thesis
What is at least one thing you need in your conclusion?
Restate position and call to action (So what? Who cares?)
What type of sentence is this (Compound, Complex, or Simple)?
I will pass the test on Thursday and my mom will be so proud of me.
Compound
What are the paired passage questions asking you to find?
Similarity or Difference
Which figurative language takes inanimate objects and gives them action/feeling?
Personification
Can you bring a book to read after the STAAR?
How does the conclusion begin?
Restate your thesis
Correct this sentence
The girl, the one that lives on my street went to the movies yesterday.
The girl, the one that lives on my street, went to the movies yesterday.
When you see a question like the one below, what should you do?
In paragraph 3, the word meander means...
Look up definition in dictionary
What is the term used to describe when something is both what it is and represents something more?
Symbolism
What are at least three things can you ask for when taking the STAAR test?
Scratch paper, extra pencil, dictionary, tissue