Mock STAAR Writing Review

What is the correct way to write the sentence? However, quite a few cities, including Houston Austin Corpus Christi and Fort Worth they are in Texas.

• However, quite a few cities are in Texas. Including Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi and Fort Worth.

• However, quite a few cities, including Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, and Fort Worth, are in Texas.

• However, quite a few cities, including Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, and Fort Worth. They are in Texas.

• The sentence is written correctly

What change needs to be made?

Henry drive his brother to practice after school.

• Change drive to drives

• Insert a comma after practice

• Change brother to brother's

• No changes need to be made

For successful writing, you need to...

Groups:

(a) Successful

,

(b) Un-successful

• Understand the text

• Understand the prompt

• Fail to understand the prompt

• Demonstrate a lack of critical thinking skills

Tags

TEKS.ELA.8.10B

TEKS.ELA.8.11B

TEKS.ELA.8.6B

How does the author’s use of formal vs. informal language impact the tone of the passage?​ ​​ ​ (a)  

• It confuses the reader.

• It makes the passage sound playful and humorous.

• It makes the passage sound unorganized.

• It makes the passage sound more authoritative.

Tags

TEKS.ELA.8.9F

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 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 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

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

What tone does the author convey in this sentence?
"The abandoned house loomed in the distance, its broken windows like hollow eyes staring into the night."​ ​ (a)  

• Ominous

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Cheerful

Tags

TEKS.ELA.8.9F

TEKS.ELA.8.9D

What is the best way to combine the two sentences below?

• The library has so many books, for I don't want to read any of them.

• The library has so many books, so I don't want to read any of them.

• The library has so many books since I don't want to read any of them.

• The library has so many books, yet I don't want to read any of them.