STAAR revising practice

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What is the purpose of a transition in writing?

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Transitions help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What does it mean to strengthen the focus of a story?

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To strengthen the focus means to make the main idea clearer and more prominent in the narrative.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence wraps up the main idea of a paragraph and provides closure.

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What is the role of an introductory sentence in a paragraph?

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An introductory sentence presents the main idea or topic of the paragraph.

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What is the importance of including details in a story?

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Details enhance the narrative by providing context, depth, and engagement for the reader.

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What does it mean to revise a piece of writing?

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Revising involves reviewing and making changes to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay or paper.

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What does it mean to elaborate in writing?

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To elaborate means to provide more information, details, or examples to clarify an idea.