Writing a STAAR Essay

An easy way to come up with a thesis statement is to --

• start with the conclusion
• use the pronoun "I"
• use words from the prompt
• use only words with more than three syllables

What should you NOT do when writing your essay?

• Go off topic
• Draft
• Brainstorm
• Write an introduction

When writing your essay, you don't have room or time to--

• tell a long story
• write a hook
• write a draft on scratch paper
• write an intro

Never, never, never, never, never--

• shift focus away from your thesis
• restate your thesis in the conclusion
• write in the first person (anecdote)
• write about others' experiences (examples)

Your introduction should include --

• a conclusion
• your thesis statement
• three details
• your opinion

Make sure you--

• plan or brainstorm
• research examples while you are writing
• immediately write your final draft
• fill every single line

Your entire STAAR essay should include how many parts?

• 10
• 3
• 1
• 7

What is a Personal Example?

• Explains how the prompt/thesis relates to you
• Explains how to write an expository essay
• Your thesis statement
• Talks about what it was like growing up in poverty

What is a Global Example?

• Explains how the prompt/thesis relates to you
• Explains how the prompt/thesis relates to others
• A thesis statement about the world
• An example about a globe

What is an example of a sentence you should not include in your essay?

• An example of somebody who has influenced me is my English teacher, Mr. Greaves.
• As you read my essay, you will see the qualities one needs to be influential.
• My family has had a tremendous impact on my life.
• Obi Wan Kenobi displays the qualities to be a leader.