ELA STAAR Review

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What does the word 'primary' or 'primarily' mean in a question?

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It means you should be looking for the main reason, and it indicates that two answers may seem correct, but one will be better.

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What skill are you being asked to use when a question asks about the author's organization of a selection?

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Text structure.

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What is the main difference between an I-Chart for an informational essay and one for an argumentative essay?

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Argumentative ECRs need to include a counterclaim.

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What should a good summary include when asked for the best summary?

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The answer should have accurate information, follow the passage in chronological order, and describe the beginning, middle, and end.

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What are good things to write or note on your annotation paper?

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Essay I-Chart, ARMS and CUPS checklist, and Passage annotations.

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What is an I-Chart used for in writing?

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An I-Chart helps organize ideas and evidence for essays.

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What does the acronym ARMS stand for in writing?

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ARMS stands for Add, Remove, Move, and Substitute, which are steps for revising writing.

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What does the acronym CUPS stand for in writing?

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CUPS stands for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling, which are elements to check in editing.

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What is the purpose of annotations in reading?

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Annotations help readers engage with the text, identify key ideas, and make connections.

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What is a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim, showing that the writer has considered multiple perspectives.