The Test
What STAAR tests do you take as a Sophomore?
English II
What type of writing is required on the STAAR?
Persuasive, expository, and correspondence
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is how the reader feels/reacts to a story. The tone is the attitude and emotion the author has.
What is a dependent clause?
one that cannot stand alone as a sentence
Before taking the test you should
answer choices
A. Eat a huge meal
B. Get a good nights sleep
C. Show up to your testing location as the bell is ringing
D.stay up late
B. Get a good nights sleep
How many hours do you have to take English II STAAR?
all day
What is the most important sentence of your essay?
The thesis statement
What is a theme?
The moral, lesson that the reader should take away from the story.
Where do the apostrophes go?
My dogs been so sick, Ive been worried that he wont get better.
A. I’ve
B. dog’s
C. won’t
D. No apostrophes needed
A. I’ve
B. dog’s
C. won’t
What should you do BEFORE writing your essay?
Read the prompt
Brainstorm both sides
Pick a position
What should you do if you are stuck on a question?
Flag it for review, and give your best answer.
In order to write an effective essay, your Body paragraphs must include what?
Specific examples and Support/commentary
What is an inference?
An educated guess based on observations and prior knowledge.
A compound sentence is made of what parts?
Independent clause, comma, coordinating conjunction, independent clause.
Why do we use apostrophes?
•To show who owns what (possession)
•To fill in for missing letters (contractions)
What three subjects do you get tested on for the English II STAAR?
Reading, Writing, Editing
"She flew like butterflies on a breeze." What is this an example of? What does that term mean?
simile - comparison of two things using like or as.
How do you find author's purpose?
Think about what they are trying to convey to the audience. (Persuade? Facts? Entertain? -- What is their main point?)
A complex sentence is made of what parts?
Independent clause, subordinating conjunction, and a dependent clause.
What is the most important resource to use?
Dictionary
What tools do you have available on the online platform?
Guideline, dictionary, highlight, notes, flag for review.
Why do authors use imagery?
To help the reader understand and make sense of what is occurring in the story.
In poetry, what is a shift?
A moment in the poem where something changes. Can be tone, mood, subject, setting.
What is compound sentence?
Two independent clauses combined with a comma and conjunction, semicolon, or semicolon and conjunctive adverb.
NAME THE PARTS OF AN ESSAY
Intro, Body, Conclusion