ECR STAAR

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

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%

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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

• To check spelling and grammar

• To improve vocabulary skills

• To look up answers to questions

• To assess critical thinking and comprehension skills

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following is a key component of the conclusion paragraph in an ECR for the STAAR test?

• A restatement of the thesis in a new way

• A new argument not previously discussed

• A detailed summary of each paragraph

• An introduction to a related topic

What must the first sentence of the introduction paragraph be in an ECR for the STAAR test?

• A summary of the main points

• A question, an interesting fact, or a short anecdote

• A thesis statement

• A detailed description of the topic

What percentage of their total STAAR score is the ECR worth?

• 25%

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%