STAAR EXAM FACTS
STAAR WRITING
REVISION /EDITING
READING SUPPORT
VOCABULARY
100
How long is the STAAR ENGLIGH II EOC EXAM?

5 hours :) 

100

What are the five steps in the writing process?

1.Planning

2. Drafting

3. Revising

4. Editing

5. Publishing

100

What is does it mean to edit?

Editing is correcting all grammatical errors including: spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

100

When we state that a character is going through a struggle involving man/nature/self/society, we are referring to this crucial part of a story.

Conflict
100

What is the definition of analyze?

To examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

200

How many questions are on the STAAR ENGLISH EOC exam?

54 questions.

200

For the sake of the STAAR? How many paragraphs does Mrs. Knight suggest you write on the STAAR exam?

Four Paragraphs minimum. Five if possible. 

Intro

Body 1

Body 2

*Body 3 (If possible)

Conclusion

200

What does it mean to revise?

(A) Add

(R) Remove

(M) Move

(S) Substitute 

Add, remove, move, and substitute sentences in your writing.

200

When we talk about the lesson or big idea that is being expressed in a story, we are referring to its ______.

Theme.

200

What is the definition of describe?

To give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.

300

What two two components is the STAAR comprised of?

READING and WRITING

300

What is a thesis and where does it belong in the essay?

The big idea or main point of an essay. In persuasive writing, it shares the author's opinion on a given topic. It belongs in the very first paragraph.

300

Are Revision and Editing the same thing? Why?

No, Revision is sentence based and Editing is word based. 

300

A wonderful book that can and SHOULD be utilized for both the reading and writing part of the STAAR EOC exams.

A dictionary.
300

What is the meaning of identify?

To establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.

400

WILD CARD!!!!!!

What time is lunch and will you be allowed to sleep during the exa?

Sleeping is prohibited and lunch is after 1:00 PM and will brought to your classroom. So eat a balanced breakfast and get a good nights rest so you are energized and ready to ACE the exam. 

400

What does it mean to indent?

An indentation is a space placed at the very beginning of paragraph and signifies a new argument or reasoning and demonstrates organization and clear concise control of writing. 
400

What is the importance of Revision and Editing?

The first twenty of so questions on the STAAR are revision and editing questions and you MUST revise then edit your essays to get the best possible score.

400

When we read a text, the author's purpose may be to...(3 things)

Entertain, Persuade, or Inform.

400
What is the meaning of compare?

To carefully examine two or more objects or ideas to recognize and note similarities and or differences.

500

What percentage score does a student need to pass the STAAR?

A student needs a score of 63 percent to pass. 

500

When responding to the literary essay prompt, it is recommended that you write with this type of point of view.

Third-Person. 

500

What does the acronym ARMS mean and what step in the writing process will it be used?

Add

Remove

Move

Substitute

You will use ARMS in the revision process

500

When reading a passage you should highlight, underline and make notes in the margins to futher your understanding of the text. This is called?

Annotating

500

What is the meaning of infer?

To derive by reasoning conclude or judge based on a previous statement or proposition utilized for evidence.