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Duplicate of English II STAAR Prep
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Review of STAAR info
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1
Which strategies can you use when answering multiple-choice questions?
All of the above
Read question and circle, highlight, or underline key words.
Justify your answers with evidence from the text.
Make notes in the margins = ANNOTATE
2
Which word you avoid in your essay?
we
I
he
you
3
To increase the score of your essay, be sure to . . .
write a clear thesis statement, and prove it throughout
provide depth and detail in your example(s)
all of the above
conclude your essay by giving a CALL TO ACTION
4
Which of the following can you NOT do after completing the STAAR?
Sleep
Draw
Read
Stare at the wall
5
Which of the following should you do to make sure your essay is the best it can be?
Use specific evidence/examples in each body paragraph
Revise for clarity and grammar
All of the above
Follow the CARE process and use HELPS
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How many short answers do you have to write?
2
0
1
3
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What does the word
revise
mean?
to look at your writing again and make necessary changes
to completely rewrite the essay
to edit the paper for grammar only
to edit for spelling only
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How much time do you have to complete the test after verbal instructions are complete?
6 hours
4 hours
As much time as necessary
5 hours
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speaking/writing that expresses a position on a problem & supports it with reasons & evidence
argument
exposition
counterargument
10
What day is the English II STAAR?
March 31
March 28
March 30
March 29
11
What is the term for the message an author conveys through a reading piece?
conclusion
theme
exposition
author's purpose
12
Can you use the dictionary on the entire test?
Yes
No
13
What part of the test should you complete first?
Revising & Editing
Crossover Questions
Essay
Short Answer
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Where can you find punctuation and grammar rules for revising & editing?
the back of the dictionary
the front of the dictionary
in the definition for 'grammar'
15
In a persuasive essay, you DO NOT have to choose a side of the argument.
True
False
16
What is a good way to add an opposing argument?
write a thesis for the opposing argument
include a paragraph about the opposing argument
sentence w/"Others may say..; However, they're wrong...."
you should never include an opposing argument
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It is important to read my essay and to revise and edit for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
True
False
18
Can you leave the testing room once you finish your test?
No
Yes
19
How many lines are on the essay document?
26
15
44
32
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What kind of essay is on the English II STAAR?
Literary
Narrative
Persuasive
Expository
