STAAR Preparation 2018 Reading

Match the word to its meaning Write today’s date in your RWN, number 1-5, then write the letter of the correct answer beside each number. Climax Rising action Falling action Resolution (denouement) Setting Events that lead to the climax Time & location that a story takes place When the conflict is resolved or worked out and the story is wrapped up When the conflict or tension is at its highest point Events following the climax

Monday, 2 April 2018 DLT: Wildcats will use strategies to successfully master staar skills

Missing Revising and Editing test, daily work, and essay FYI: STAAR countdown: there are 5 more school days before the EOC! TUTORIALS: MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY Missing Revising and Editing test, daily work, and essay

EOC Snack Policy: State Mandated!!

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Reading on STAAR EOC There are THREE categories Category 1: Understanding/Analysis Across Genres (Paired Selections)---8 Multiple Choice Questions Category 2: Understanding/Analysis of Literary Text (Short Stories or Excerpts, Narratives, Poetry, Drama)---13 Multiple Choice Questions Category 3: Understanding/Analysis of Informational Text (Articles, Essays)---13 Multiple Choice Questions

Strategy for Reading

Guided Practice: from Chasing Redbird

CLOSURE: Exit Ticket What question was most difficult for you on today’s passage? Why do you think it was challenging? What strategy can you use to improve your chances of selecting the correct answer on a similar question on the EOC?

Match the word to its meaning Write today’s date in your RWN, number 1-6, then write the letter of the correct answer beside each number. Simile Metaphor Personification Main idea Thematic idea Author’s Purpose The reason for an author’s choices in writing Primary message or central idea specific to a particular text Comparing without using like or as Comparing with like or as Giving human qualities to a non- human thing A universal idea suggested by text; not specific to a particular piece

Warm up Take five minutes to finish the questions from yesterday (46-52)

Tuesday, 3 April 2018 DLT: Wildcats will use strategies to successfully master staar skills

Missing Revising and Editing test, daily work, and essay FYI: STAAR countdown: there are 4 more school days before the EOC! TUTORIALS: MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY Missing Revising and Editing test, daily work, and essay

Review – steps on an essay Find prompt Make question 4x4 Thesis and Topic HOT PEEL R&R Anyone can learn from ________ that ____________.

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EOC Snack Policy: State Mandated!!

Strategy for Reading

Independent Practice: How a Demon iPad Stole My Summer Vacation Each question is worth 10 points (70 points total) RAMP strategy is worth 30 points

CLOSURE: Exit Ticket Write the main idea of today’s selection on your exit ticket and hand it to your teacher as you leave the room.

Match the word to its meaning Write today’s date in your RWN, number 1-5, then write the letter of the correct answer beside each number. Speaker Stanza Refrain Imagery Alliteration Repetition of one or more lines in a poem at regular intervals Words and phrases written to appeal to the five senses The ‘voice’ a reader hears when reading a poem Repetition of the first consonant in a series of words Lines grouped together in poetry

wednesday, 4 April 2018 DLT: Wildcats will use strategies to successfully master staar skills

FYI: STAAR countdown: there are 3 more school days before the EOC!

EOC Testing Room Assignments NOTE: Periods 1-6 will meet in room 2016 on Thursday, April 12th.

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Guided Practice: I’ll Never Forget a Dog Named Beau: Poetry Analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwGnCIdHQH0&t=5s

CLOSURE: Exit Ticket On a sticky note: think about the tone of the poem. After watching the poem, discuss the shifts in tone of the poem and write three tone words… 1. First tone 2. Second tone (after first shift) 3. Third tone (after final shift)

Match the word to its meaning An illustrative image that supports the text (picture, graph, map, chart, etc.) The author’s attitude toward a subject The point conveyed by an author Conclusion made by the reader based on evidence an prior knowledge What someone thinks, feels, or believes Author’s Message Tone Inference Opinion Graphic Element

thursday, 5 April 2018 DLT: Wildcats will use strategies to successfully master staar skills

FYI: STAAR countdown: there are 2 more school days before the EOC!

Review – steps on an essay Find prompt Make question 4x4 Thesis and Topic HOT PEEL R&R Anyone can learn from ________ that ____________.

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EOC Testing Room Assignments NOTE: Periods 1-6 will meet in room 2016 on Thursday, April 12th.

Strategy for Reading

Independent Practice: Hunger for Books paired with The Low-Tech Appeal of Little Free Libraries: Comparing Across Genres 20 Questions @ 4 points each (80 total) RAMP Strategy @ 20 points

CLOSURE: Exit Ticket When selections are paired together, they likely share a common theme or idea. What is the connection between Hunger for Books and The Low-Tech Appeal of Little Free Libraries?

Match the word to its meaning Write today’s date in your RWN, number 1-5, then write the letter of the correct answer beside each number. To show, reveal, or express A statement that can be proven as true and accurate Details used to support a response Text in which an author presents his own ideas and opinions; meant to sway a reader The way one feels toward a particular subject; tone Evidence Attitude Fact Persuasive Convey

friday, 6 April 2018 DLT: Wildcats will use strategies to successfully master staar skills

FYI: STAAR countdown: there is 1 more school day before the EOC!

Review – steps on an essay Find prompt Make question 4x4 Thesis and Topic HOT PEEL R&R Anyone can learn from ________ that ____________.

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Strategy for Reading

Independent Practice: Hunger for Books paired with The Low-Tech Appeal of Little Free Libraries: Comparing Across Genres 20 Questions @ 4 points each (80 total) RAMP Strategy @ 20 points

CLOSURE: Exit Ticket List three things you plan to do that will help ensure or increase your chances for success on the EOC and explain how they will help. 