Getting a good night sleep and eating a healthy breakfast are 2 things you should do...
Before the test.
100
True or false: The STAAR reading test requires you to answer multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
True!
100
True or false: When asked the theme of a story, the theme can be identified in 1 word.
False.
100
What should you do if you think a word is misspelled?
Look in a dictionary!
100
True or false: You have 4 hours to write 3 essays during the STAAR writing test.
False. You have 4 hours to write 3 essays and complete the revising and editing portion of the test.
200
How much time do you have to complete the STAAR test?
4 hours.
200
Stories are organized in paragraphs. Poems are organized in _________________.
Stanzas.
200
Define tone.
The author's attitude (how the author chooses to write about his or her topic).
200
Rewrite the 2 sentences so they are more effective (make 1 sentence):
You should wear solid, light-colored clothing to avoid bee stings. Dark colors and designs on clothing attract bees.
Since dark colors and designs on clothing attract bees, you should wear solid, light-colored clothing to avoid bee stings.
200
The most important part of your essay.
The thesis statement!
300
Explain 2 ways to use your time wisely during the STAAR test.
Plan how to use your time, pace yourself, use the restroom before the test begins, allow for time to check your answers and make sure you have answered all the questions, etc.
300
Name 2 types of texts that could appear on the reading test?
short stories, poems, non-fiction, memoir, creative non-fiction, excerpts from novels, etc.
300
Another word for "central message" or life lesson."
Theme.
300
Identify the complete sentence:
A. Because the window broke.
B. Be sure to fix the window.
C. Instead of calling the repair man to fix the window.
The correct answer is B:
Be sure to fix the window.
300
What should you do before you start writing an essay?
Reread the prompt, make sure you understand the prompt by looking up words in the dictionary, do a SHORT outline, etc.
400
What should you do if you come across a question you do not know the answer to?
Skip it and come back to the question, eliminate the answer choices you know are not correct, reread the question to ensure understanding, etc.
400
If you are asked the definition of a word from a story, how can you find the definition (besides looking in a dictionary)?
Use context clues. Look at how the word is used in the sentence and paragraph.
400
What are 2 differences between a short answer question and the cross-over question?
1. The cross-over asks you to compare 2 texts and the short answer asks about 1 text.
2. The cross-over requires a 5 sentence response and the short answer requires a 3 sentence response.
400
Identify the mistake in the sentence:
If a student misses class, then they have to make-up assignments during lunch.
1 student = he or she
many students = they
400
What's the difference between an expository essay and a persuasive essay?
-Expository: explains and informs
-Persuasive: takes a side, convinces the reader, and addresses the counterargument
500
What should you do after you have answered all the questions on the test?
Check your answers!
500
Give one example of a symbol and explain what it symbolizes.
Answers will vary.
Example: The American flag symbolizes freedom.
500
Explain the 3 parts of answering a short answer question.
1. Claim (answer the question).
2. Evidence (find proof in the text).
3. Interpretation (explain why your evidence proves your answer).
500
Identify the mistake in the sentence:
Sam's sister shops for clothes at Forever 21, she likes the store's jeans.
Comma splice! 2 complete sentences cannot be connected with a comma unless you use FANBOYS.
500
If you are testing on the computer, what is the MAXIMUM number of characters you should have left when you finish your essay?