STAAR Writing testing strategies

All of the following are keys to practicing smart except

• practice with test questions that are similar to the actual STAAR
• focus on your weaknesses
• analyzing each test question
• taking breaks during questions

The STAAR contains how many multiple-choice questions?

• 41
• 30
• 25
• 52

The 30 questions include:

• 28 revising questions; 37 editing questions
• 13 revision questions; 17 editing questions
• 26 lines
• 17 revision questions; 13 editing questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Revision questions are likely to include questions about:

• clearly and effectively communication ideas
• specific grammar and mechanics rules
• punctuation, spelling, and correct parts of speech
• your Bitmoji's outfit changes

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CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.4

CCSS.W.7.5

Editing questions will likely focus on

• clearly and effectively communicating ideas
• responding to the prompt and staying on topic
• development and organization of ideas
• specific grammar and mechanics rules (punctuation, spelling, and correct parts of speech(

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2A

CCSS.W.7.4

CCSS.W.7.5

When reading passages, you should 

• read them quickly and circle any errors that "jump out" at you
• not read the passages; just go to the questions
• spend a lot of time looking for mistakes
• look only at the pictures

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

When reading test questions, you should

• not use the dictionary
• usually select "make no change"
• skim through the answer choices
• read them carefully

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

If a sentence or paragraph doesn't make sense,

• guess at the right answer
• answer the question as quickly as you can
• look at your friend's answer document for the answer
• try to read it slowly or softly to yourself

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Writing the sentence with the answer choice you think is correct

• is a total waste of time; I could be sleeping instead
• can sometimes help you better judge the edit or revision

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

A suggested strategy is to 

• guess at the best responses
• circle the right answers; ignore all of the other responses
• cross out wrong answers and write the reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10