STAAR Writing 4th Grade, Strategies

Question 1

When I finish my test, I should

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double-check my bubble sheet with my answers circled in test

Question 2

While taking my test, I should remember to

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take my time, take a restroom break if I can keep my focus, use my strategies

Question 3

My essay should include all of the following EXCEPT

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run-ons and fragments

Question 4

If I ask her to, the teacher can read the essay prompt to me.

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True

Question 5

What should I do first before starting my essay?

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circle the prompt

Question 6

If I'm not sure about a question, what's the best strategy to use?

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eliminate 2 choices I know are wrong (narrow down to 50/50)

Question 7

To do well, I have to use my strategies. They are:

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prove/disprove answer choices, highlight text evidence, gists for each paragraph (group small ones together), mark key words in the questions

Question 8

Once my teacher has taken up my test, what can I do?

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read my book

Question 9

When answer multiple choice questions, I should bubble as I go. (Answer #1, then bubble for #1)

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True

Question 10

How long do I have to take the entire test?

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4 hours

Question 11

I should use a dictionary when

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I'm done with my test, to check my spelling on my essay, there is a question asking to change the spelling of a word

Question 12

What part of the test should I start on?

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essay

Question 13

Once I'm sure I understand the prompt, I should then...

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make my outline

Question 14

I should spend about how long on my outline AND essay combined?

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an hour to an hour and 15 minutes

Question 15

When I think I am done with my essay, I should

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read it to myself with the whisper phone and make changes

Question 16

How many paragraphs should my essay have?

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4

Question 17

Once the test starts, I should first

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write down my four strategies on the front of my test book

Question 18

When entering the room on STAAR day, I should first

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get a highlighter and whisper phone

Question 19

I can use the dictionary at any time during this test.

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True

Question 20

About how long should I spend on my outline?

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10-15 minutes

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