STAAR Review 2024

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What should your Extended Constructed Response include?

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It should respond directly to the question with evidence from the text.

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What is a correctly punctuated complex sentence?

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After the long car ride was over, the children were happy to run around outside.

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Why does the author use comparisons in writing?

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To illustrate the level of excitement or to clarify a point.

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How do you correctly use commas in a series?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, e.g., 'Dad likes fishing, grilling, and relaxing on the weekends.'

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a made-up story, while nonfiction is factual.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of evidence in a constructed response?

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To support your answer and provide credibility to your argument.

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What is a quotation?

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A quotation is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.

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What is an example of a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'as brave as a lion.'