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English II STAAR Writing Review
English II STAAR Writing Review
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1
Body paragraphs are more effective when the writer uses
song lyrics.
quotes from famous people.
quotes from the passages.
anecdotes and examples.
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What part of the persuasive essay should you restate a reworded position statement?
Body Paragraph #2
Body Paragraph #1
Introduction
Conclusion
3
What part of the directions for the essay should you pay attention to?
The think part
The write part
The read part
None of it
4
What does every essay have to have at the beginning of the essay (end of first paragraph)?
Call to Action
Hook
Thesis
Examples
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"In addition" is a transition phrase that could be used at the beginning of what paragraph?
Introduction
Body Paragraph #1
Body Paragraph #2
Conclusion
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What should a thesis statement include?
author's purpose
your position + two reasons why
The prompt
your answer
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Which item or items can you use on the test?
Music Player
Pen
Dictionary/Thesaurus
Tablet
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A plan or graphic organizer is not necessary when writing my essay.
False
True
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The "Hook"...
provides examples.
gets the reader's attention.
catches fish
gives your opinion.
10
What type of essay are you writing this year?
Narrative
Research
Expository
Persuasive
11
The essay is scored on what range?
1-10
1-4
0-100
1-3
12
What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?
To convince
To inform
To scare
To entertain
13
How many reasons should you provide in your position statement?
4
2
3
1
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What does a good conclusion do in a persuasive essay?
All of the above
It restates the thesis
Acknowledges the other side of the argument
has a call to action
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True or False: It is important to pick a side in your essay.
False
True
