Introduction
Body Paragraphs and Conclusion
CHELPS
Editing
Misc.
100

What kind of essay are you writing for your English II EOC?

Persuasive essay

100

You need at least ______ body paragraphs in your essay. 

TWO!!

100

What does the C in CHELPS stand for?

Current Events

100

Correct this sentence:

I wasn't always, the best student in my math class.

I wasn't always the best student in my math class. 

100

What resources should you always use on your English tests? (2 answers)

Dictionary and scratch paper (for prewriting your essay)

200

True or False, you don't need to establish which argument you are choosing to write about in your introduction. 

False

200

Where might you find some helpful transition words?

The editing/ revising section of the test. 

200

What does the H in CHELPS stand for?

History

200
Correct this sentence:

Lauras desk was always messy and disorganized. 

Laura's

200

What day is the English II test?

Thursday, April 8th

300

What is a thesis statement?

The thesis is the main idea you are going to write about in your essay. In a persuasive essay, this is where you will establish which side you will be writing about. 

300

What are you supposed to include in your two body paragraphs?

Your two best reasons and SPECIFIC examples to back them up. 

300

If you wanted to write about something that happened to you personally, which letter or category would that be?

E= Experience

300

Correct this sentence:

If you want to pass this test you need to make sure you get enough sleep. 

If you want to pass this test, you need to make sure you get enough sleep.

300

What are the two positions you need to choose from with this essay prompt?

Write an essay stating your opinion on whether it’s better to succeed individually or as part of a team.

It is better to succeed individually.

It is better to succeed as a team.

400

What is a hook?

Typically the first sentence in your essay, this is where you will make an attention-grabbing statement to pull the reader in and make them want to read your essay. 

400

What is an example of a call to action?

Answers may vary... 

400

What do the L and P stand for in CHELPS?

Literature and Pop Culture

400

Correct this sentence:

The jury wasn't always sure about the man's inocence.

The jury wasn't always sure about the man's innocence. 

400

In what order should you complete the sections of your STAAR test?

Essay

Reading

Revising

Editing

500

Your introduction should contain at least how many sentences?

Two sentences

500

What two sentences should you ALWAYS include in your concluding paragraph?

Restated thesis

Call to action

500

What two things does the S in CHELPS stand for?

Science and Sports

500

Correct this sentence:

All of the Teachers' desks were sanitized at the end of the day.

All of the teachers' desks were sanitized at the end of the day.

500

Score this student's response...

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