Revising & Editing
What is the BEST strategy to use when answering grammar and editing questions on STAAR?
Read it in your head and check clarity/grammar (“read it out loud” strategy)
What should you TRACK while reading fiction passages on STAAR?
Tone shifts, relationships, actions, conflict, key lines (TRACK strategy)
What does MAP stand for when reading informational texts?
Main idea, Argument, Proof
When answering paired passage questions, what are the THREE main things you compare?
Theme, author’s purpose, tone
What strategy helps eliminate wrong answers in multiple choice questions?
P.O.E. (Process of Elimination)
What should you ALWAYS check when revising a sentence for clarity?
Subject-verb agreement, sentence clarity, punctuation
What is the difference between theme and summary?
Theme = universal message; summary = what happened
What should you ask to identify author’s purpose?
“Why did the author include this?”
What is the rule for multi-select questions?
“2 truths, not 1.5” (both must be 100% correct)
What is the ACE strategy stand for?
Answer, Cite evidence, Explain
Text: What are some common types of scams?
What change is needed in sentence 7 of the scams passage?
Change “debts” to “debt”
Text: Kraken Dreams
What theme is best supported by Mr. Harris’s character?
Vulnerability in the digital age
Text: Why Scammers Are After Your Aging Parents — Right Now
Which detail shows that intelligence does NOT protect people from scams?
“No one is immune…”
Which TWO themes are shared across both texts?
Vulnerability through trust AND isolation increases susceptibility
Why should you answer Part B AFTER predicting evidence?
Because Part B must prove Part A
Text: What are some common types of scams?
Where should the added sentence about fraud consequences be placed?
After sentence 28
Text: Kraken Dreams
How does the scammer’s tone impact Mr. Harris?
Politeness highlights his vulnerability
Text: Why Scammers Are After Your Aging Parents — Right Now
What does “targeted” most nearly mean in paragraph 9?
Recipient of a deceptive pitch
What is a key difference between the article and the story?
Article informs; story shows emotional impact
Why does STAAR test structure indirectly instead of asking for the name?
It tests how structure develops meaning/purpose
Text: What are some common types of scams?
What revision clarifies sentence 30’s pronoun “their”?
Replace with “the homebuyer’s”
Text: Kraken Dreams
How does paragraph 74 affect the mood?
Builds tension
Text: Why Scammers Are After Your Aging Parents — Right Now
What is the BEST summary of the article?
Vulnerability + emotional manipulation + family prevention
Which statement is TRUE in the story but NOT supported by the article?
Seeking help can sometimes lead to more trouble
What is the MOST important rule of STAAR reading?
If you can’t underline it, don’t pick it