EOC STAAR Review English 2

What's the first thing you should look at when you get your test?

• The essay prompt
• The reading multiple choice
• The writing multiple choice
• Whatever's first in the test booklet

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

If a question asks about the best way to spell a word, you should - 

• Use context clues
• LOOK IT UP IN THE DICTIONARY!
• Go with your gut
• Guess randomly

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

True or false: a good night's sleep the night before the test can really help you do your best.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

If the definition in the dictionary does not make sense to you, what should you do?

• Ask for a thesaurus, it has synonyms that may make more sense to you.
• Google the word.
• Give up and take a nap.
• Sit and stare at a wall.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What/Who is your best friend during the test?

• Caffeine

• Your neighbor

• Dictionary

• Mrs. Martin

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

Which of the following is NOT an example of a transitional word or phrase?

• As an example

• He said

• Likewise

• On the other hand

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which of the following should only be a last resort for examples for your persuasive paper?

• Observations

• Current Events

• History

• Literature

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

Which is the BEST way to ensure your reader understands why your reasons support your thesis?

• Provide as many examples as you can.

• Provide good concrete details and commentary.

• Provide the reader with examples that speak for themselves.

• Provide a long conclusion to explain the examples.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

Which of the following is LEAST important on the essay?

• Planning an essay.

• Providing good examples and support.

• Polishing your essay.

• Writing a full introduction and conclusion.

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CCSS.W.9-10.5

The author's attitude conveyed by a piece of literature is...

• theme

• tone

• author's purpose

• main idea

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4