English I STAAR EOC

What is the purpose of EXPOSITORY writing?

• to explain or inform

• to persuade

• to tell a story

• all of the above

How many reasons/examples should be in your essay?

• 2-3

• 1-2

• 3-5

• 0

The main idea of your essay is the

• body

• thesis

• introduction

• conclusion

The three main sections of the STAAR English EOC

• Snorkeling, Editing, and Basket-Weaving

• Editing, YoMama, and Writing

• Editing/Revising, Writing, and Reading

• Reading, Drawing, and Singing

Answer explanation

Introduction =

• Examples + Theme

• Hook + Thesis

• Body + Conclusion

• OREO

Which word is this a definition for: give a brief statement of the main points of (something).

• summarize

• contrast

• compare

• infer

Which word is this a definition for: An educated guess from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

• apply

• infer

• logical

• difference

What is the difference between FICTION and NONFICTION?

• Fiction is a made up story.

• Fiction and nonfiction are both made up.

• Nonfiction is a made up story.

• Fiction and nonfiction both have real facts about a topic.

What are paired passages?

• Passages that are written together.

• Passages with different topics and characters with two sets of questions.

• Passages that have no questions.

• Passages that have something in common with three sets of questions.

The ENGLISH I STAAR EOC will be

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Friday

Answer explanation