Mastering Revising and Editing Strategies for STAAR

The video tutorial provides strategies for success in the STAR test, focusing on revising and editing sections. It explains the test blueprint, detailing the structure and types of questions. For the revising section, it emphasizes reading the entire passage and using specific strategies to answer questions. In the editing section, it suggests focusing on sentence corrections and using keywords. The tutorial concludes with general test-taking tips and strategies to enhance performance.

What is the purpose of the test blueprint in the STAR test?

• To provide a structure for the test similar to a builder's blueprint for a house

• To confuse the test takers

• To increase the difficulty of the test

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

How many questions follow each passage in the revising section?

• None

• Between four and six

• Ten

• One

What type of revisions might you be asked to make in the revising section?

• Adding or removing sentences and selecting a stronger thesis statement

• Correcting spelling errors

• Changing the font size

• None of the above

What strategy is recommended for identifying the key sentence for a question in the revising section?

• Skipping the sentence

• Guessing the sentence

• Asking a friend

• Highlighting the referenced sentence in the passage

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CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4C

What is a common characteristic of multiple choice answers in the STAR test?

• Two answers are usually obviously incorrect

• All answers are correct

• Only one option is provided

• All options are incorrect

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CCSS.RF.1.3B

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.1.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

In the editing section, what is typically required to find the correct answer?

• Reading the entire passage

• Writing a new passage

• Ignoring the passage completely

• Reading just the sentence being corrected

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

What are the common elements checked in the editing section?

• Capitalization, punctuation, and spelling

• Use of metaphors

• Essay length

• Narrative style

Which acronym is suggested to be written down at the start of the revising section?

• FEET

• ARMS

• LEGS

• HEAD

What is the primary focus of the COPS acronym in the editing section?

• To remind of rules like capitalization and punctuation

• To ensure all answers are lengthy

• To confuse the test taker

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What final advice is given for taking the STAR test?

• Guess all the answers

• Rush through the test

• Take your time, do your best, and check your answers

• Ignore the difficult questions

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5