The Essay
When you write a thesis statement, how many reasons or examples do you need to give?
at least 2, maximum 3
The sentence below can be fixed by?
Thursday I am taking the English II EOC I know I will do great.
Thursday I am taking the English II EOC, and I know I will do great.
Thursday I am taking the English II EOC. I know I will do great.
What is an example of figurative language? Create an example.
Simile, Hyperbole, Metaphor, Personification, etc
Name the text genres you may see on the STAAR?
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
What is Ms. Ebarb's favorite color?
Pink
What are three major things that go in your introductory paragraph?
Background information, hook, and thesis
Correct this sentence:
Ms. Ebarb is the best teacher she always looks out for us.
Ms. Ebarb is the best teacher, she always looks out for us.
What is the difference in formal and informal language? Which is appropriate for STAAR?
Formal language is grammatically correct and meant for a formal audience. Informal language uses slang and is meant for an informal audience. STAAR needs formal language.
What is the term used to describe writing that appeals to one of the five senses?
Imagery
Where is Ms. Ebarb from?
Texas
What do you need to add to your body paragraphs to ensure your message is clear?
Topic sentence, evidence, and reasoning.
What does a simple sentence have to include?
Compound?
Complex?
Simple-- a verb and subject.
Compound-- two complete ideas connected by a fanboy/ conjunction word
Complex-- one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
Why is it important to be able to synthesize multiple texts?
To be able to summarize 2 texts individually, and then creating a new understanding from both texts
Which figurative language uses "like" or "as?"
Simile
What is Ms. Ebarb coaching next year?
Freshman cheer
What is the main part you need in your conclusion?
Restate thesis
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Revision improves the logic, while editing improves the clarity
What are the 5 plot elements?
Introduction
rising action
falling action
resolution
climax
Which figurative language takes inanimate objects and gives them action/feeling?
Personification
How old is Ms. Ebarb turning this year?
23
What are alternative transition words/phrases for your conclusion paragraph that could be more impressive than "In conclusion..."?
Instead use: In the end, Overall, To conclude, To Summarize, etc.
Correct this sentence:
Mr. Wood always tells me to put my ID on I can't believe him.
Mr. Wood always tells me to put my ID on, I can't believe him.
What are the two most important things to do on the STAAR?
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (guess!)
READ ALL OF THE DIRECTIONS!!!
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What transition words would be appropriate to use if you are comparing and contrasting? (Give three examples.)
On the other hand, Similarly, However, In contrast, On the contrary, Although...
What three things should you ask for when taking the STAAR test?
Scratch paper, pencil