STAAR Persuasive Essay - Components

Front

The first sentence of your persuasive essay should be your THESIS.

Back

FALSE

Front

The best way to pre-write (brainstorm) for your persuasive essay is to fill out a VENN DIAGRAM.

Back

FALSE

Front

Which of the following is an EFFECTIVE thesis? English is the best class because I really like it., English is the best subject because it is the most fun class and students learn more in that class than any other., English is the best class because Mr. Garcia and Ms. Smith teach it., I think English is the best class since that is the class which I get to see most of my friends.

Back

English is the best subject because it is the most fun class and students learn more in that class than any other.

Front

How many BODY paragraphs should you have in your STAAR persuasive essay?

Back

2

Front

How many paragraphs MINIMUM should you have in your whole STAAR persuasive essay?

Back

4

Front

Which of the following is the BEST form of persuasion?

• ethos
• logos
• pathos
• logos and pathos
• none of the above - all are equally persuasive

Back

none of the above - all are equally persuasive

Front

How many times should you read the STAAR prompt?

Back

as many times as needed

Front

How is the STAAR writing prompt presented to you on the paper? Options: READ - WRITE - THINK, THINK - READ - WRITE, WRITE - THINK - READ, READ - THINK - WRITE

Back

READ - THINK - WRITE

Front

Writers are most convincing when they do not consider any alternative points of view.

Back

FALSE

Front

Which transition is best for conceding a counterargument? Options: While, Also, Because, If

Back

While