STAAR Test Strategies

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What should you do if you need a tissue during the STAAR test?

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Raise your hand.

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How should you start your short answer responses?

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With both a capital letter AND a sentence stem.

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What should you write on your notebook paper when reading a passage during the STAAR test?

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You can write the Author's Purpose Pie, Genre Cake, and POV Candles.

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Is it okay to rush through your test and turn it in after an hour?

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No, it is not okay.

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How many sentences do you need to have in your essay for the STAAR test?

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At least 5 sentences.

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What is the purpose of raising your hand during the STAAR test?

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To ask for help or to request something.

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What does a 'sentence stem' mean?

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A sentence stem is a phrase that helps you start your answer.

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Why is it important to write neatly during the STAAR test?

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So that your answers can be easily read and understood.

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What is the 'Author's Purpose'?

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The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What does 'POV' stand for in reading?

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Point of View.