Attacking+a+STAAR+writing+prompt

You also need to have a plan as to which organizational strategy you will use:

 * Cause and Effect
 * Comparison and Contrast
 * Classification
 * Problem and solution

Here are some helpful PowerPoints which explain some aspects of expository writing a little better:
Introductory/Lead paragraphs Thesis statements Elaboration

Here is a PowerPoint that can help you to avoid faulty reasoning (logical fallacies) in your papers. Photos of sample STAAR-style prompts being "attacked" will follow soon.