Revising and Editing STAAR Strategies Insights

The video tutorial covers the revising and editing portion of a writing test. It explains how to identify revising and editing passages, the difference between revisions and editing, and introduces the acronym ARMS (Add, Remove, Move, Substitute) for revising. The tutorial includes an analysis of a passage about rhinos and provides strategies for answering related questions. It emphasizes understanding the passage and using transition words effectively.

What should students first identify in a revising and editing test passage?

• The complexity of the questions

• The length of the passage

• Numbers in front of each sentence

• The author of the passage

What does editing primarily focus on in writing?

• Making the content more attractive

• Changing the theme of the content

• Correcting the foundational elements

• Adding more complex vocabulary

What is the main purpose of revising a document?

• To change the main arguments

• To correct grammatical errors

• To shorten the document

• To enhance the document's appeal

What does the 'A' in the ARMS acronym stand for?

• Adjust

• Add

• Analyze

• Alter

Which option describes a scenario where 'Remove' is used in revising?

• Deleting an irrelevant sentence

• Changing the order of paragraphs

• Adding an example for clarity

• Replacing a weak adjective with a stronger one

In the passage about rhinoceros, what is suggested to be added after sentence ten?

• A fact about rhino's habitat

• A detail about different uses of rhino horns

• An opinion on rhino conservation

• A statistic on rhino population decline

What should be the focus when adding a new sentence to a paragraph?

• It should contradict the main idea

• It should summarize the paragraph

• It should support the main idea

• It should introduce a new theme

What type of transition word is suitable for showing cause and effect?

• Similarly

• Moreover

• As a result

• However

What is the correct interpretation of stricter laws in the context of rhino protection?

• Laws that are physically larger

• Laws with more severe penalties

• Laws that are less enforced

• Laws that are easier to understand

How can the ending of a paper be improved according to the discussion?

• By asking a rhetorical question

• By introducing new information

• By summarizing the main points

• By making a strong conclusive statement