2023 STAAR Revising

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the writing.

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What does the word 'classwork' mean?

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Assignments or tasks that students complete during class.

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What is a closing sentence?

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A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph and provides a sense of closure.

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What does 'supporting a sentence' mean?

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Adding information that reinforces or explains the main idea of the sentence.

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What is the meaning of 'unclear' in writing?

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When the meaning of a sentence or phrase is difficult to understand.

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What is a phrase?

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A group of words that work together but do not form a complete sentence.

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What does 'revise' mean?

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To review and make changes to improve writing.

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What is the best way to choose a replacement word in a sentence?

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Select a word that fits the context and enhances the meaning.

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What is the role of transitions in writing?

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To connect ideas and help the flow of the text.

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What does 'coherence' mean in writing?

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The logical connections and consistency of ideas in a text.