STAAR EOC Writing

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness End-of-Course Writing exam.

Practical Applications

Collaborative Writing and Peer Review

Working Together to Improve

Collaborative writing means creating or editing a piece of writing with others. Peer review is when classmates give each other feedback to help improve their work.

How It Helps

  • You get different perspectives and ideas.
  • Others can spot mistakes you might miss.
  • You learn to give and receive constructive feedback.

Real-World Examples

Many jobs require teamwork to create reports and documents, so practicing now prepares you for the future.

Examples

  • Reviewing a friend's essay and suggesting ways to make the introduction stronger.

  • Working in a group to write a class newsletter.