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STAAR PREP

STAAR PREP. STAAR. STAAR Day 1: Writing Table of contents. Revising & Editing Reading Selection #1 Revising & Editing multiple choice questions Revising & Editing Reading Selection #2 Revising & Editing multiple choice questions Literary Essay Expository Essay

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STAAR PREP

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  1. STAAR PREP STAAR

  2. STAAR Day 1: WritingTable of contents • Revising & Editing Reading Selection #1 • Revising & Editing multiple choice questions • Revising & Editing Reading Selection #2 • Revising & Editing multiple choice questions • Literary Essay • Expository Essay • A 3rd Field Test Essay

  3. Revising and Editing You will read two short writing selections and choose the corrections in multiple choice format. (Each section worth 24% of total test score)

  4. One Page Essays Literary & Expository

  5. Students will write 3 one-page essays (26 lines maximum) addressing the prompts. You may not make extra lines or write outside of the box. • Essays are graded on a 1, 2, 3, 4 scale • Each essay will count 26% of total test score • Can use the dictionary on the entire STAAR test!

  6. Read: A short synopsis of some kind or a quotation Think: The synopsis or quotation generalized and reworded Write: An even more focused rewording Be Sure to: (state a clear thesis, organize your writing, develop it, choose words carefully, proofread)

  7. The answer sheet for your essay looks like this. DO NOT write outside the box. You only have 26 lines.

  8. Literary One Page Essay • Write an engaging story with a well-developed conflict and resolution, interesting and believable characters, and a range of literary strategies (dialogue, suspense) and devices to enhance the plot. • Literary responses can be real or fictional. • Must have a narrow focus. • High scores require an economical use of space: tight, specific, logical development—no wasted words. • Need a short effective introduction and conclusion. • Both planning and revision are absolutely essential since students don’t have the space to “write their way into” a better piece. • BE CREATIVE!!!

  9. IMAGINE the reader of your essay, who is worn out. DO NOT bore your poor reader. Make your essay unusual. Tell a unique story with interesting details.

  10. use Sensory details STYLE COLORS DRESS SETTING HABITS SMELLS SOUNDS FEELINGS TEXTURES FOOD TIME AGE SIZE HAIR FACE TEMPERATURE SEASON SHOES OBJECTS

  11. Must have an INTRODUCTION & CONCLUSION about the story you told.

  12. Expository One Page Essay Expository writing is a type of writing where the purpose is to inform, describe, explain, or define the author's subject to the reader. Having a thesis is essential in writing a focused and coherent expository piece. High scores require an economical use of space: tight, specific, logical development—no wasted words. Short, effective introduction and conclusion also a must. (Both planning and revision are absolutely essential!)

  13. READ the information in the box below. THINK carefully about this statement. (Statement generalized and reworded) WRITE an essay explaining pertaining to READ/THINK. Be sure to— -clearly state your thesis -organize and develop your ideas effectively -choose your words carefully -edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and sentences This will have some information that you must read.

  14. Read through each essay and check your grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.

  15. Check your verbs To + verb X She likes to helped. X She likes to helping. X She likes to helps She likes to help Be verbs and -ing XShe was walk X She is walk She walks She walked Modal Auxiliaries *Can could shall should will would may might must* XShe can went She could go

  16. STAAR Day 2: ReadingTable of contents • A short fiction story (Literary) • A short nonfiction story (Expository) • A visual representation • Multiple choice questions on the stories • Short answer questions on the stories

  17. STAAR Reading STAAR Reading Assessments will emphasize your ability 1. to “go beyond” a literal understanding of what you read 2. to make connections within and across texts 3. to think critically/inferentially about different types of texts Multiple choice questions worth 68% of total score Remember there is a 4 hour limit!

  18. STAAR Short Answers Each short answer reading question bases on a 0-3 rubric and weighted by 3, for a total of 9 points Short answer questions worth 32% of total score Students have 10 lines to answer each question: 9 “light lines” plus the heavy “border line” at the bottom of the box (You CANNOT write outside of the box!) To score a 2 or 3, the text evidence must be considered accurate and relevant (2) or specific and well chosen (3)

  19. Your short answer document will have 3 of these boxes: 10 LINES *You must not write outside of the boxes.*

  20. Do NOT • work through the STAAR like it’s a regular book. • Instead, follow these steps: • Read the multiple choice & short answer questions before you start. • They will give you some insight to the stories. Mark up the test! • 1. Read the first story • and answer every part of test that is about the first story. • 2. Read the second story • and answer every part of the test that is about the second story. • 3. Answer the crossover short answer, which is on both stories.

  21. REVIEW OF STEPS Read the multiple choice and short answer questions Before you start. The short answers will tell you what the stories are about.

  22. 1. Read the first story and then work on the parts of the test that relate to that story. You might forget what you read if you don’t use it immediately. A. Do the multiple choice for story #1. That will help you think through the story. B. NEXT write an idea for the short answer question using the scratch paper in your booklet. The answer document gives you a very small space for your answer. You must plan carefully. C. THEN write your short answer on the answer document. WARNING:You can NOT write outside of the box on your answer document. Your paper will be graded on a computer screen and only the answer box will show.

  23. 2. Read the second story and then work on the parts of the test that relate to that story. A. Do the multiple choice for story #2. B. NEXT write an idea for the short answer question using the scratch paper in your booklet. C. THEN write your short answer on the answer document. WARNING:Do not write outside of the box.

  24. 3. Answer the third short answer question. It is on both stories. Write your idea for the answer on the scratch paper in the booklet, and THEN write your answer on the answer sheet. ***Remember Answer story #1, Proof story #1, Answer story #2, Proof story #2, Explain the connection between the two stories.

  25. Let’s take the test.

  26. Before you start, Read the first short answer question. This contains insightful information about the story. It will really help you understand it.

  27. 1.Read the first story carefully Look for the information that you read in the short answer question. Make notes in the margins. Practice active reading!

  28. 1A. • Answer the multiple choice • questions for the first story. • Go back and check the story frequently. • DO NOT guess without looking. • Cross out wrong answers (You can write in your booklet). • Do not leave any questions blank. • Try to choose the best answer. • Use context clues.

  29. 1B. Write your idea for the short answer on the scratch paper in your booklet 1C. Write your final short answer on the answer sheet.

  30. SHORT ANSWER

  31. 2. Read the 2nd short answer question. Then, read the second story and do all of the parts of the test that relate to the second story. .

  32. 3. Answer the third short answer crossover question. It covers both stories. Just use the A P Eformat twice. Don’t forget that your elaboration/explanation is what makes your answer strong.

  33. The End.

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