Writing STAAR Prep

Where will you begin your writing STAAR test?

• Wherever I want.

• I will start with the writing section.

• I will start with the revision and editing section.

• I'll bubble my answers.

Where will you find the actual writing task on the whole prompt page?

• On the line where it says "WRITE"

• On the line where it says "READ"

• On the line where it says "THINK"

• It's the whole page.

Your essay should have clarity of thoughts.

What is it asking you to do?

• Make sure you have correct spelling

• Make sure you have a strong central idea

• Make sure your sentences make sense and go with the topic

You are now going to compose your essay.

What is the directions asking you to do?

• Write a complete essay

• Edit your essay

• Revise your essay

• Write your central idea statement

What is a key feature of expository writing?

• It tells a story based on the author's personal experiences.

• It persuades the reader to adopt a certain point of view.

• It explains a topic or provides information in a straightforward way.

• It describes a scene or object in detail to evoke the senses.

What is the main purpose of using transition words in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To add more details to the text

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To end a paragraph

What are the 3 types of Writing you will see on the STAAR Test -

• Short Constructed Response - Reading, Short Constructed Response- Writing, and Extended Constructed Response - Essay

• Short Constructed Response, Medium Constructed Response, and Extended Constructed Response

• Only SCR (Short Constructed Responses)

• Only ECR (Extended Constructed Responses)

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To summarize the conclusion

• To list the sources

• To state the main argument or claim

• To provide a detailed description

Why is it important to use transitional words and phrases in writing?

• To increase the word count of the essay

• To confuse the reader with complex vocabulary

• To create a smooth flow and logical progression of ideas

• To introduce new topics that are unrelated to the previous ones

What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph in an essay?

• To introduce new information

• To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way

• To list the sources used in the essay

• To argue against the thesis statement