STAAR Essay Writing

What of these is the quickest way to get a 1 on the essay?

• Poor spelling

• No thesis

• Block writing (no paragraphs)

• Not answering the prompt

How should the writer revise this sentence?

"I live in houston, tx."

• The 't' in texas should be capitalized.

• There should be no comma between houston and texas.

• The 'h' and 't' should both be capitalized.

• The 'h' in houston should be capitalized.

Which of these is the BEST reason to have paragraphs in your writing?

• To make it look good

• To separate ideas

• To keep the reader entertained

• To tell a story

Which of these must every STAAR essay introduction paragraph have?

• Hook

• The quote from the prompt

• Interesting fact

• Thesis

What of these is the most important aspect of a thesis statement?

• Keeps the writer focused on their topic

• Sets the tone for the essay

• Tells the reader what the essay will be about

• Tells the reader the writer's purpose

What did we say the word "definitive" means?

• Interesting

• Definite

• Curious

• Vague

Which of these is not a part of the STAAR writing prompt?

• Write

• Think

• Analyze

• Read

What is the best revision for this sentence:

The boys is coming home.

• Change is to are

• Capitalize the 'b' in boys

• Replace the period with an exclamation mark

• Replace the pronoun boys with its antecedent

Which of these is the first thing the grader looks for when grading your STAAR essay?

• Your title

• Spelling

• Grammar

• Paragraphs and penmanship

Which of these is the lowest grade you can receive and pass the essay portion of STAAR?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4