Commonly Confused Words
What does "it's" mean?
contraction for it is
How many ideas do you need to develop in an ECR?
2
Typing an answer to the question.
What is answer the question?
First, next, then, finally, suddenly, consequently, in conclusion, etc
transitions
The age of Ms. Burks.
What is 41?
What does "too" mean?
also or more
What tool will you have access to on your STAAR test that can help you with spelling?
dictionary
Quoting the text to prove your answer.
What is Cite Evidence?
A strong showing of emotion in your essay.
heartbeat - show not tell
Ms. Burks favorite color.
What is pink?
What does "we're" mean?
contraction for we are
What must you use from the text to support your ideas?
evidence
Developing your answer with more information.
What is Explaining your Answer?
A sentence that starts the paper and captures the readers attention
hook
What type of pet does Ms. Burks have?
cat - Otis
What does "their" mean?
shows ownership to them
What 2 things do you include in an ECR to show organization?
introduction and conclusion
Saying the prompt as a statement.
What is Restating the Prompt?
One sentence in your introduction that says everything your paper is about.
Thesis/controlling idea, topic sentence
Ms. Burks favorite animals.
What is an otter and a shark?
What does "than" mean?
makes a comparison
If you have really good grammar on your ECR, what happens?
You get the final point from the judges.
2 things needed to complete every sentence.
What is capitalization and punctuation?
A sentence that puts many little sentences together incorrectly
Run-on sentence
The names of Ms. Burks children.
What is Caleb & Olivia?