STAAR Practice
This is needed in the first paragraph to keep your writing on target.
What is a thesis statement?
The word transfer means this.
What is carry across or across carry?
This was used as a medicine to cure diarrhea in the 1830's.
What is ketchup?
This is the only food that doesn't spoil.
What is honey?
When your parents say get home ASAP, this is what they mean.
What is as soon as possible?
This is where students lose the most points on ECR questions 1) Not explaining why your evidence proves your claim. 2) Writing only 2-3 sentences instead of a paragraph. 3) Not addressing the whole prompt. 4) Not rereading their work.
What is number 1?
This root means origin; you can use the first book of the Bible as a hint.
What is a gen?
This was the first graphic novel to win a Pulitzer prize.
What is MAUS?
This is the most stolen food in the world.
What is the cheese?
Deep down everyone, including JD, knows Michael Jordan is the GOAT.
What is Greatest Of All Time?
Which two sentences are incorrect:1) Because you work hard, you've got this. 2) Because you work hard; you got this. 3) You work hard; you got this. 4) You work hard; You got this.
What are 2 and 4?
The word synonym means this.
What is same name?
This may be the only mammal that doesn't fart.
What is a sloth?
She is the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
What is a strawberry?
FYI, you DIY!
What is For Your Information, you need to Do It Yourself??
This can help you when you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious.
What is taking a deep breath?
This twisty pasta is usually stuffed with meat or cheese.
What is tortellini?
This animal is immune to snake venom. (There are 4, you only have to name 1.)
What are mongoose, honey badgers, hedgehogs, and pigs?
This food leads to the most weight gain.
What are potato chips?
I love going to the store and BOGO signs.
What is Buy One, Get One?
You should do this twice before reading the story for ECR questions.
What is reading the prompt?
Putting these two roots together means to "stronger make"
What is fortify?
Stop signs were originally this color.
What is yellow?
Because this state can get sunshine for up to 20 hours a day, it can grow massive vegetables.
What is Alaska?
Well, TTFN.
What is Ta Ta For Now?