STAAR Strategies

Question 1

BESIDES a thesis, what must you have in order to get a 3 or higher? (Hint: It is not persuasive without it)

Accepted Answer

Counterargument

Question 2

For your essay use H.E.L.P examples, what does this stand for?

Accepted Answer

History, Entertainment, Literature, People

Question 3

What is the formula for a thesis?

Accepted Answer

answer to prompt, side, and two reasons why

Question 4

For your persuasive essay, which of the following are the must have persuasive elements to ensure success?

Accepted Answer

Thesis, Counterargument, Rebuttal, and call to action

Question 5

Which of the following are starters, Gonzales is looking for, that proves you have a rebuttal?

Accepted Answer

On the contrary, However, On the other hand, In reality

Question 6

In your conclusion, which of the following persuasive elements should be present?

Accepted Answer

Call to Action

Question 7

Strategic Reading Strategy 5: Strategically read the story by reading the story in chunks and writing _____ on the side

Accepted Answer

hashtags or summaries of what happened

Question 8

Which of the following are starters, Gonzales is looking for, that proves you have a counterargument?

Accepted Answer

Although some may believe, On the contrary, On the other hand

Question 9

Strategic Reading Strategy 1: One should always read and annotate __________ for key words prior to reading the story

Accepted Answer

Questions

Question 10

What must you include at the begining of your body paragraphs to get points on the rubric?

Accepted Answer

Transitions

Question 11

Strategic Reading Strategy 4: After breaking down questions, go to story & highlight specific _______ mentioned.

Accepted Answer

locations such as: sentences or paragraphs

Question 12

Strategic Reading Strategy 7:Once you have eliminated, CAREFULLY read the remaining response & check for correct use of-

Accepted Answer

information from the text, verbs

Question 13

What type of essay are you writing for the English II STAAR?

Accepted Answer

Persuasive

Question 14

Which of the following must be included after your example in your body paragraphs? (HINT: P.E.E.L) *multi*

Accepted Answer

Explain/Support Example, Link/Connect it back to thesis

Question 15

The call to action is your last 1-2 sentences of your essay. These sentences should appeal to your readers...

Accepted Answer

Emotions, Logic

Question 16

Do you have to complete the STAAR in the order it appears?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

Strategic Reading Strategy 2: When annotating questions for key words I should highlight ___,___&___, and write out ___

Accepted Answer

names,verbs, & locations, and write out what you are being asked to find

Question 18

What is a counterargument?

Accepted Answer

when we briefly reveal opponents argument and reasoning

Question 19

Which of the following ARE NOT an acceptable resources to use for your examples ?

Accepted Answer

Myself and People I know

Question 20

Remember when it comes to essay examples ----- IT IS NOT ABOUT YOU!

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

What belongs in an introduction?

Accepted Answer

Hook, Overview, and Thesis (H.O.T)

Question 22

Strategic Reading Strategy 6: When beginning to answer questions, read questions carefully, & ____INCORRECT responses.

Accepted Answer

ELIMINATE

Question 23

What is a rebuttal? ( this is after the counter)

Accepted Answer

we dismiss opponent's argument and defend how we are correct

Question 24

Which of the following transitions should be used for your conclusion paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Moreover, In closing, Lastly or Finally

Question 25

When is the English II STAAR?

Accepted Answer

TOMORROW

Question 26

Strategic Reading Strategy 9: USE YOUR B.F.F. TO PASS THIS EXAM ---A.K.A THE _______

Accepted Answer

DICTIONARY

Question 27

What is a call to action?

Accepted Answer

our last chance to persuade the audience that our side is the winning side

Question 28

What can a call to action be?

Accepted Answer

A question, A quote, A Next Time Think or Imagine If Scenario, A combination of any two

STAAR Strategies

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STAAR Strategies

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