A Special Teacher (STAAR 2023 Revising)

Kinsley has not used the best choice of words in sentence 2. Which phrase should replace 'a very big' in this sentence?

• some huge

• one large

• this certain

• an important

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Understanding

Which sentence should replace sentence 4 to better state the central idea of this paper?

• The Global Teacher Prize was awarded to a man named Peter Tabichi.

• More teachers who serve their students should be recognized like Tabichi was.

• Tabichi was recognized because of the difference he is making in children’s lives.

• Tabichi knew this was a great deal of money, and he was thankful for it.

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Analyzing

What is the best transition to add to the beginning of sentence 12?

• Overall

• Therefore

• Finally

• However

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Applying

In the box provided, combine the ideas in sentences 17 and 18 to create one clear and effective sentence.