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WorksheetsSTAAR 2.0 English EOC Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 14mins
How long is the STAAR 2.0 English I or English II EOC?
4 hours
You get 7 hours to finish the test, but students usually finish in 2-4 hours
6 hours
5 hours
For your SCRs (Short Constructed Responses) and ECR (Extended Constructed Response [Essay]), where can you do your brainstorming and pre-writing?
On the computer
On scratch paper that's provided
On the back of my hand
Only in my brain
Because this is a computer-based test, your eyes (and brain!) might get tired. Which of the following is NOT a RECOMMENDED way to re-energize during the test?
20/20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds
Walk or stretch in the back of the room quietly
Take a full-on, hour-long nap as soon as the test begins
Get a drink of water or have a snack
Match the following Online Testing Tool symbols to their descriptions below.
Use BACK to return to the previous test question.
Use HIGHLIGHT SELECTION to select a portion of the test question you want to focus on.
Use LINE READER to help you stay focused and keep track of which like you're reading.
Use MARK FOR REVIEW to indicate that you need to revisit this question before submitting the test
Use NEXT to move to the next test question.
Match the following Online Testing Tool symbols to their descriptions below.
Use SAVE to save your work. Your work will also AUTOMATICALLY SAVE as you click BACK or NEXT.
Use ZOOM OUT to decrease the size of the text/image in order to view the entire test question.
Use STICKY NOTES or NOTEPAD to record your thoughts about this particular question
Use STRIKETHROUGH to cross out the answers that you know are wrong.
Use ZOOM IN to enlarge the size of the text/image in order to view the components of the question
Match the following STAAR Vocabulary Definitions to their CORRECT USE in a sentence.
n. a section of a story that has its own unique combination of setting, characters, dialogue, and activity
The hero and the villain are two examples of archetypes.
n. a statement that can be proved; in an essay, it’s usually at the beginning
The moment when George shoots Lennie in Of Mice and Men is a powerful scene.
n. a situation where a terrible choice has to be made; usually either outcome is negative
An example of a thesis statement might be: “In Gabi, A Girl in Pieces, Isabel Quinteros uses...
n. a very typical example of a thing
Ms. Blessington shared with us an anecdote about a student who slept in every single class.
n. a quick story about something of interest, usually with a theme or lesson
The boss had to lay off at least one of her employees, which presented a terrible dilemma for her.
Match the following STAAR Vocabulary Definitions to their CORRECT USE in a sentence.
v. to have an effect on or to make a difference to
If you told the story of your life in chronological order, you would start with your birth.
n. a statement or assertion that may or may not be backed up with proof
The lawyer made the claim that her client was innocent. She would have to prove this to the jury.
n. language that has a lot of details and may include imagery and figurative language, so the reader can really picture what is going on
Night was told from Elie Wiesel’s point of view. Of Mice and Men was told in third person POV
n. the writer’s way of deciding who is telling the story to whom
The scene of the kids eating pepperoni pizza made me hungry b/c it was full of descriptive language.
adj. a record of events that start with the earliest event and follow in the order that they occurred
The use of figurative language can affect the overall mood of the book.
What makes up a COMPLETE SCR?
Assertion, Proof, Commentary
Answer, Cite, Explain
Topic, Reason, Example, Explain, Summarize
Thesis, Context, Evidence
How is an SCR scored?
3 - Excellent Analysis
2 - Pretty Good analysis
1 - Ok analysis, but no text evidence
0 - No response
2 - Student answered the question and used text evidence,
1 - Student either didn’t answer the question, or didn’t use text evidence,
0 - Student didn’t respond, or their response was wrong
3 - Student answered the question and used text evidence,
2 - Student either didn’t answer the question, or didn’t use text evidence,
1 - Student didn’t respond, or their response was wrong
2 - Student used text evidence,
1 - Student didn’t use text evidence,
0 - Student didn’t respond, or their response was wrong
Which of the SCRs below deserves a 2?
Match the followingMatch the following Online Testing Tool symbols to their descriptions below.
Use the STOP/End Test button when done
Use Pause when you go to the RR
Use the Dictionary to define words
Use the Notepad to take notes
After the test, what can you do?
Draw, write, listen to music
Read or sleep
Other homework
Leave your testing room to join your class in progress
How is an ECR (the essay) scored?
Organization & Development of Ideas (4, 3, 2, 1) + Conventions & Mechanics (3, 2, 1) = max score of 7
Relevant Evidence & Explained Commentary (5, 4, 3, 2, 1) + Thesis (2, 1) + Complexity (2, 1) = max score of 9
Organization & Development of Ideas (3, 2, 1, 0) + Conventions & Mechanics (2, 1, 0) = max score of 5
Relevant Evidence & Explained Commentary (4, 3, 2, 1, 0) + Thesis (1, 0) + Complexity (1, 0) = max score of 6
What are the required elements of a complete argumentative essay?
A thesis, paragraphs, evidence from any text, and a counter-argument
A thesis that picks a side, organized paragraphs, evidence from the text, counter-argument
A thesis that picks a side, organized paragraphs, and evidence from the text
A thesis, paragraphs, evidence from the text, and a personal anecdote
What are the required elements of a complete informational essay?
Well-developed thesis, Organized paragraphs, and specific evidence from the text
A thesis, paragraphs, evidence from the text, and a personal anecdote
Thesis, paragraphs, evidence from the real world
Theme statement, evidence from the text, analysis of chosen evidence
What are the required elements of a complete correspondence essay?
Salutation, Thesis, Paragraphs, real-world evidence, and closing
Salutation, Thesis, Paragraphs, and text evidence
Developed thesis, Organized paragraphs, evidence from the text, and closing
Salutation, Developed thesis, Organized paragraphs, evidence from the text, and closing
Which essay would get a 5, based on the rubric?
What type of EOC question is this?
Text entry
Inline choice
Multi-part
Match table grid
Multi-select
What type of EOC question is this?
Text entry
Inline choice
Multi-part
Match table grid
Multi-select
What type of EOC question is this?
Text entry
Inline choice
Multi-part
Match table grid
Multi-select
What type of EOC question is this?
Text entry
Inline choice
Multi-part
Match table grid
Multi-select
What type of EOC question is this?
Text entry
Inline choice
Multi-part
Match table grid
Multi-select
