What are transitions?

Words and phrases that connect ideas

Which best finishes this: I believe in being on time. Furthermore,

I believe being on time can make your whole day better.

Which of the following is tested in the REVISING section of STAAR?

Making changes so writing is easily understood and organized

Which lists guidelines for the REVISING questions on STAAR?

Read & reread. Look before & after the sentence. Connect ideas.

What is a position statement?

Similar to a thesis, it states what you will prove in your essay.

What does EXTRANEOUS mean?

Unneeded info that doesn't fit the topic of the writing

Which best finishes this sentence: Your room looks good, but

your closet is a disaster area.

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1
What are transitions?
Extraneous, unneeded ideas in writing
Punctuation that connects ideas
A method of changing wording in essay writing
Words and phrases that connect ideas
2
Which best finishes this: I believe in being on time. Furthermore,
For some people being on time isn't a priority.
I know being on time can sometimes be difficult.
I know being on time every day may not be possible.
I believe being on time can make your whole day better.
3
Which of the following is tested in the REVISING section of STAAR?
Reading comprehension
Making changes so writing is easily understood and organized
Correcting spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
Drafting an essay based on a prompt
4
Which lists guidelines for the REVISING questions on STAAR?
Use the GST and TEE frameworks for your writing.
Remember the rules of grammar. Work slowly and carefully.
Read & reread. Look before & after the sentence. Connect ideas.
Work as quickly as you can even though you have all day to finish.
5
What is a position statement?
It's the same as a topic sentence in your essay.
It describes how you're sitting or standing.
It explains your location in your essay writing.
Similar to a thesis, it states what you will prove in your essay.
6
Which best completes this: I could have had pizza.
And I enjoyed it very much.
I had wings, too.
In addition, I had wings.
Instead, I had a burger.
7
What does EXTRANEOUS mean?
Info that provides extra details such as examples
Incorrect info that should be removed
Unneeded info that doesn't fit the topic of the writing
Info that is necessary and helpful for the topic
8
Which best finishes this sentence: Your room looks good, but
your closet is organized, too.
your closet is a disaster area.
I'm proud of you.
your bathroom does, too.

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