Before Test
How much sleep do you need?
7-8 hours
Can you ask your test proctor for help on the test?
No, this is your moment to show what you learned!
Are you able to grab your bag or chromebook?
No, you cannot not have any belongings until you leave.
What should you do for each passage?
READ THE ENTIRE TEXT
What format do we use for SCR?
Answer, Cite, Explain- 3 to 4 sentences.
Before you go into you testing room, what do you need to make sure you have?
Chromebook fully charged. If not, you need both your chromebook and charger.
What two tools can you use to determine meaning of words?
Context Clues and Dictionary
Are you allowed to talk about test questions/answers with your friends?
No, you can say how you feel you did but not actual questions/answers.
While your reading what can you write down on your scratch paper?
#Summary, paragraph #s of good text evidence, notes about author's purpose, main idea or claim
What format do we use for essays?
Intro/thesis=answer the question.
Body paragraph= topic sentence, evidence, analysis, reflect.
Conclusion= restate thesis in a different way and real world connection.
What is something that is a clue that the text is informational?
Headings
What are 4 tools are embedded on the test?
Notepad, Highlight, Strikethrough, Line Reader, or Dictionary
Can you go to class after you finish?
No, everyone will leave at the same time when it comes on the announcements.
What should you consider about a passage that the test does not specifically tell you.
Genres- Fiction, Informational, Argumentative, Drama, and Poetry.
How do you know the difference between a SCR and a ECR?
Character count
SCR=475 characters and shortened instructions
ECR=2300 characters and bulleted list on what to add.
What should you do the morning of the test before you get to school?
Eat breakfast is the most important meal.
Your brain needs to be at full capacity!
What should you do if you are getting tired and the questions start to look the same?
Take A Break!
If you do not pass the test, you have to....
Take it in summer school. If you do not pass it in summer school, you have to have a academic advisory class.
What do you have to do when answering reading questions?
Click back to the passage and reread paragraphs.
*You should have taken notes for those paragraphs to help you.
How many points do you get on the scr?
0-2
What do you have to ask for? Why?
Scratch paper to annotate reading and to plan essay.
What happens if you are caught with a phone, headphones, or cheating?
Invalid test, this means your score does not count! Also, there will be disciplinary action.
How should you feel after the test?
Proud of yourself.
What is author's purpose?
Why did the author write this passage?
How many points do you get on the ECR and how does the STAAR rubric grade it?
0-5 (double to 10 on staar)
0-3 organization & development (thesis, intro, conclusion, and evidence)
0-2 writing conventions (grammar)