Test-Taking Strategies

Question 1

When is the best time to write your essay?

Accepted Answer

before you get really tired, or at the beginning

Question 2

What kind of answers might you eliminate before reading the passage in the reading section?

Accepted Answer

answers that do not make sense with the question

Question 3

How often can you take breaks during STAAR?

Accepted Answer

as often as you need one

Question 4

What kind of answers can you eliminate before reading the passage in the revising and editing section?

Accepted Answer

answers that have grammar and/or spelling errors in them

Question 5

T or F? You may be able to eliminate some answers before even reading the passage in both sections.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

If you are having trouble choosing between two answers, how should you pick?

Accepted Answer

figure out the tiny difference between them, then pick the best

Question 7

What resources and supplies can all students have during STAAR?

Accepted Answer

dictionary, pencil, scratch paper, highlighters, snacks/drinks

Question 8

In the Revising and Editing/Writing section, what are the questions about?

Accepted Answer

editing and revising the passage

Question 9

T or F? I can bring snacks and water.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

What should be in the body paragraph

Accepted Answer

specific example

Question 11

How do you get a dictionary or help if you need it?

Accepted Answer

raise your hand quietly

Question 12

T or F? I cannot skip passages and come back to them on my test.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

How can reading the questions before the passage help you?

Accepted Answer

you will know what to look for when reading

Question 14

How can you make the test less boring?

Accepted Answer

look at all the passages and save the best for last

Question 15

If you are feeling sleepy during testing, what can help you wake up?

Accepted Answer

eat a snack, take a drink, closing your eyes for a minute, desk yoga or stretching, taking a bathroom break

Question 16

In the Reading section, when should you read the whole passage?

Accepted Answer

after reviewing the questions

Question 17

This passage is from which section?

Accepted Answer

Editing and Revising/Writing

Question 18

How many days before testing should you get 8 hours of sleep?

Accepted Answer

at least 3

Question 19

T or F? Skipping meals before the test is a bad idea.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

What sections are on the STAAR ENG II test?

Accepted Answer

Reading, Writing, Revising and Editing

Question 21

Which of the following should NOT be in your conclusion?

Accepted Answer

specific example

Question 22

When can you put your head down to rest?

Accepted Answer

only for a few moments while testing and when you are done

Question 23

What should be in the intro of your persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

scenario or comment on topic and thesis

Question 24

This passage is from which section?

Accepted Answer

Reading

Question 25

How many essays will you write for the English II STAAR and what kind?

Accepted Answer

1 persuasive essay

Test-Taking Strategies

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Test-Taking Strategies

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