E2 STAAR Review Blitz Spring 2025

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What is the format for starting a STAAR Extended Constructed Response (ECR)?

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Dear (whoever the prompt says)

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What is the format for ending a STAAR Extended Constructed Response (ECR)?

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Sincerely, (your name)

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What are the two main grading criteria for STAAR ECR?

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Organization and Development of Ideas and Conventions

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What types of responses can you write for the STAAR test?

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Persuasive, Informational (expository), or Correspondence (letter)

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What does 'Conventions - 2 Points' check for in a STAAR ECR?

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Checks for sentence construction, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling, and allows for a few minor errors.

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Where should evidence be placed in a STAAR ECR?

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In the body paragraphs.

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What is the purpose of an Extended Constructed Response (ECR)?

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To provide a detailed answer to a prompt using evidence and structured writing.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the importance of organization in writing?

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It helps to present ideas clearly and logically, making it easier for the reader to follow.

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What is the role of evidence in an ECR?

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To support claims and arguments made in the response.