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STAAR Writing Review

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    Writing Strategies
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  • What kind of chart should you make for each question throughout the test?
    yes/no chart
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  • How do your prove your answers throughout the passage?
    plug in your answer
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  • How do you show where you found the answer?
    underline/highlight
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  • How many times can you read the passage?
    As many times as you'd like - but 2 times is a good amount
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  • What does it mean to edit a sentence?
    CUPS
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  • What does it mean to revise a sentence?
    CARD
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  • All sentences should begin with a ______.
    Capitalized letter
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  • All sentences must end with ______.
    Proper punctuation
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  • When you are writing a sentence with 3 or more things listed, what type of punctuation do you need?
    Commas in a series
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  • How many paragraphs do you need in an expository essay?
    3
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  • What is the top paragraph called?
    Introduction
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  • What is another phrase for main idea?
    Topic Sentence
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  • Where do you find your topic sentence wording?
    Prompt (WRITE Statement on prompt page)
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  • What is the 2nd paragraph called?
    Body Paragraph
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  • How many reasons do you need in a body paragraph?
    3
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  • With every reason, you need a ________.
    transitional phrase
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