WorksheetsSTAAR Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which of the following is not an example of author's purpose?
Persuade the reader of their position
Entertain the reader with a story
Exasperate the reader with information
Inform the reader about a topic
If the question choice are all single words, what should you do if you don't know a word?
Always choose C
Look it up to find the meaning
Make an educated guess
Eliminate the words you don't know
The THEME is the overall _____ of a story.
message
setting
thesis
conflict
Characterization = how the character is developed. It is NOT shown through the character's -
thoughts during the story.
meals during the story.
dialogue during the story.
actions during the story.
The theme of the story is NOT revealed through...
the symbolism of objects.
setting of the story.
statistics that support the thesis.
actions, thoughts, and words of the characters.
How can you check whether a sentence is compound and needs a comma?
Check for two complete sentences joined by a FANBOY
Compound sentences NEVER need commas
Every time FANBOYS are used they need a comma
There's no way to tell
The thesis statement...
is where you state your position.
is located in the conclusion.
is not necessary in persuasive writing.
provides specific topics for body paragraphs.
What is the purpose of graphics (graphs, pictures, tables, etc.) in a text?
Graphics don't serve a purpose.
Contrast the idea of the text.
Add color to the text.
Support the author's thesis.
When would you use the transition word "Furthermore..." in a text?
to offer an example
to contrast information
to add more information
to show a location
When composing a strong closing, you should include...
Call to action
Something to make the reader laugh
Your thesis restated word for word
Summary of your examples
What is personification?
Giving human actions/feelings to non-human thing
Comparing two things using like or as
Repetition of sound at the beginning of words in a row
Over exaggerating something
Which answer choice is a synonym for substantiate?
Beautiful
Support
Angry
Contradict
Which transition would you use to provide an example to support your thesis or topic sentence?
On the other hand, ...
Meanwhile,...
Consequently,...
For example, ...
When thinking about the tone of a text, think about...
if the writing is in the correct pitch.
how the author's writing "sounds" -- serious, humorous, etc.
if the characters get along
if the author's writing would sonld good read aloud
How can you distinguish between stage directions and dialogue in a drama?
STAGE DIRECTIONS ARE IN BOLD AND IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
There is no way to tell the differences; it all runs together
(Stage directions are in italics and parenthesis).
A drama doesn't have stage directions.
What kinds of words are L2 words?
concrete evidence
feelings/descriptions
nouns
verbs
After you read the essay prompt, what do you create to help you write your essay?
L2 chart
Insider chart, shapes graphic organizer, outline
Nothing, just write my essay in the answer document
Web planner
What are two required components of a counter-argument?
Acknowledge the other side and make the reader take action
Make the reader take action and prove your side is better
Restate your topic sentence and make the reader take action
Acknowledge the other side and prove your side is better
