JVHS English II STAAR Prep 1

Which of the following sections does not HAVE to be read?

• Reading

• Editing

• Revising

• None of the above. You must read every section.

Using the prompt below, choose the BEST thesis statement.

Write an essay stating your position on whether a person is strengthened by adversity.

• A person is made stronger when they face an adversity because facing an adversity makes a person tough.

• A person is strengthened by adversity, but adversity can also break a person's spirit.

• Yes, a person is made stronger when they face an adversity. Adversities are an important part of life.

• A person is strengthened by adversity because important lessons are learned in times of struggle.

The "E" in TEDS stands for

• Evidence

• Example

• Explanation

• Element

The S in "TEDS" is where you

• Connect your example to your thesis

• Provide additional details about your example

• State your claim

• Explain why your position may be incorrect

The BEST example is

• Specific

• Detailed

• Relevant

• All of the above

When brainstorming an example, you should think back to your HELP chart.

Which of the following is NOT part of the HELP chart?

• Hypothetical Situations

• Entertainment & Pop Culture

• Literature

• Personal Experiences

Which of the following approaches to pre-writing is recommended on the STAAR?

• Write, revise, and edit and rough draft.

• Just think as you write. It's more authentic that way.

• Use a TEDS outline.

• Create a VENN Diagram

Which of the following can be answered with a dictionary? (Choose all that apply.)

• Spelling questions

• Apostrophe questions

• Comma questions

• How to change a verb into past tense

What does the T in TEDS stand for?

• Tell the truth

• Topic

• Theory

• Thesis

What does the D in TEDS stand for?

• Details

• Dimensions

• Diction

• Definition