STAAR Writing Assessment Quiz

What is the primary focus of the STAAR Extended Constructed Response (ECR) assessment?

• Punctuation and capitalization

• Vocabulary and sentence structure

• Critical thinking and comprehension skills

• Grammar and spelling

What are the two main items that ECRs are graded for?

• Punctuation & grammar

• Organization, development of ideas & language conventions

• Spelling & vocabulary

• Sentence structure & vocabulary

What percentage of the 6-8th Grade STAAR test is dedicated to ECR?

• 17.85%

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

How many points is the ECR worth, considering two graders review each student's response?

• 10 points

• 5 points

• 20 points

• 15 points

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in both informational and argumentative writing?

• To provide background information

• To respond appropriately to any prompt given

• To introduce the topic

• To summarize the conclusion

What is a common mistake students make in ECRs related to evidence?

• Not providing any evidence

• Choosing irrelevant evidence

• Using too much evidence

• Providing evidence without analysis

What is the purpose of allowing students to use dictionaries in the STAAR test?

• To check spelling and grammar

• To improve vocabulary skills

• To look up answers to questions

• To assist in understanding the questions

What is the minimum requirement for providing dictionaries during the 4-8 RLA assessment?

• One dictionary per every 10 students

• One dictionary per every 3 students

• One dictionary per student

• One dictionary per every 5 students

What is the purpose of the 4 Corner Writing strategy?

• To develop the thesis

• To organize the essay

• To provide evidence

• To brainstorm ideas

What is the main reason for students to use the 4 Corner Writing strategy in the STAAR test?

• To improve vocabulary skills

• To assist in understanding the questions

• To develop the thesis

• To organize the essay