STAAR

True or False: Transition words improve the fluidity of writing in an essay.

• True

• False

True or False: Using a variety of sentence structures can make an essay more engaging to read.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a key feature of a strong thesis statement in an essay?

• It is a question to be answered by the essay.

• It is a broad statement that covers everything.

• It clearly states the writer's position on the topic.

• It provides a summary of all the points discussed in the essay.

How much time do you get to complete the English 1 STAAR?

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

• All Day

• unlimited time

How many questions and essays are typically in the STAAR?

• 32 Questions and 3 ECRs

• 43 Questions and 2 SCRs

• 100 Questions, 1 SCR & 2 ECRs

• 52 questions + 1 ECR, & 2 SCRs

The two main sections of the STAAR test.

• Snorkeling & Basket-Weaving

• Ethics & Reading

• Reading & Writing

• Biology & Algebra

You can navigate the STAAR test in any order you'd like.

• True

• False

True or False: The STAAR test includes both multiple-choice questions and written responses.

• A) True

• B) False

Which of the following is a primary focus of the English STAAR test?

• A) Mathematical problem-solving

• B) Scientific experiments

• C) Reading comprehension and writing skills

• D) Historical analysis

What is one strategy for improving reading comprehension on the STAAR test?

• A) Skipping difficult passages

• B) Reading the questions before the passage

• C) Memorizing vocabulary lists

• D) Writing summaries of each paragraph