
Writing STAAR Prep
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English
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3rd Grade
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Medium
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Debra Santos
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a writing piece?
To introduce the main idea of the paragraph or section.
To introduce a new topic unrelated to the paragraph
To provide a conclusion for the paragraph
To confuse the reader with irrelevant information
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the difference between revising and editing in the writing process.
Revising is about grammar, while editing is about punctuation.
Revising involves adding content, while editing involves removing content.
Revising focuses on spelling, while editing focuses on structure.
Revising involves content changes, while editing focuses on language and formatting corrections.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can using transition words improve the flow of a writing piece?
Transition words are unnecessary and add no value to the writing piece
Using transition words can make the writing piece more confusing
Transition words slow down the flow of a writing piece
Using transition words can improve the flow of a writing piece by signaling relationships between sentences and paragraphs.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the importance of including supporting details in a paragraph?
Supporting details make the paragraph less credible.
Supporting details enhance the overall coherence and credibility of the paragraph.
Supporting details distract readers from the main point of the paragraph.
Supporting details have no impact on the paragraph's effectiveness.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the role of a conclusion in a writing piece.
A conclusion introduces new ideas not previously discussed
A conclusion summarizes the main points, restates the thesis, and provides closure.
A conclusion is optional and can be omitted
A conclusion repeats the body paragraphs verbatim
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it essential to vary sentence structure in writing?
It helps maintain reader engagement, avoid monotony, and emphasize different points effectively.
It limits creativity and expression in writing.
It confuses readers and makes the text harder to understand.
It increases the word count unnecessarily.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to 'show, not tell' in writing?
To 'show, not tell' in writing means to use descriptive language, actions, and dialogue to convey emotions, thoughts, and characteristics indirectly, allowing readers to infer them.
To summarize the main points briefly
To provide direct explanations without examples
To use complex vocabulary without context
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.4
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
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