E2 STAAR Review Blitz Spring 2025

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What is an ECR?

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An ECR (Extended Response) is a fully developed response that includes textual evidence and explanations to support a thesis.

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What is typically included in an ECR that is not always required in an SCR?

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A fully developed response with textual evidence and explanations.

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What is a Body Paragraph?

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A Body Paragraph is a paragraph that begins with a topic sentence, includes evidence that correlates with the thesis, and explains why the evidence supports the thesis.

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What are the two parts you are graded on in writing?

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Organization and Development of Ideas and Conventions.

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What is the structure of a successful ECR?

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(Introduction with thesis) + (Body paragraph #1 with evidence) + (Body paragraph #2 with evidence) + (Conclusion that restates the thesis).

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the best thesis statement format for the prompt: 'Why was Byrd crying in the passage?'

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Byrd was crying in the passage because she was overwhelmed with happiness.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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What does textual evidence refer to?

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Textual evidence refers to quotes or specific examples from a text that support an argument or claim.

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What is the role of a conclusion in an ECR?

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The conclusion restates the thesis and provides a final thought or reflection on the topic.