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Revision Focus LLC provides STAAR-aligned instructional materials and educational tools designed to support English I & II educators across Texas. It's a strategic resource that serves as your all-inclusive hub for revising materials that target 9(Bi), 9(Bii), and 9C.
Teacher editions are available as downloadable PDF files. It contains blackline masters that can be duplicated by an individual teacher for the students in his or her class only. The purchase is for usage for the current school year.
LICENSE AGREEMENT: The user acknowledges that no part of this resource (downloaded PDF) may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any way or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without prior written permission from Revision Focus LLC, with the following exceptions: 1) An individual teacher may reproduce these materials if the campus or the district has purchased the grade-level license and if his/her name and email has been submitted on the Sign Up Form. Reproduction of these materials for an entire school or school system or for commercial sale is strictly prohibited. 2) The user may store downloaded PDFs on a hard drive or on an internet-based remote server that is password protected and accessible only by the teacher. This resource may not be distributed online or uploaded anywhere it can be publicly found or downloaded. The user of these products agrees not to circumvent this agreement by reverse engineering or using any materials found therein, wherever. The application of fair use shall not apply.
Digital student editions are available (only as downloadable PDFs for teachers) and must be purchased for each grade level. See below,.
For student editions, see below.
Part I: Reporting Category 2 Teacher's Guide includes the Top 5 Categories in a 117-page volume which includes 2-3 paragraph selections as well as full essays with relevant topics that highlight the great state of Texas, among others, and engage students. The question and answer choices are formatted according to STAAR standards.
Additional Instructional Resources included with this product:
PowerPoint Presentations Ready-to-use slides for teachers, i.e., STAAR-released questions from 2013-2025 and informational presentations covering 9(Bi), 9(Bii), and 9C
Vocabulary Clusters Organized by Revising category for focused instruction and streamlined teaching
Posters & Word Walls: Ready to print visual tools to reinforce the Revising categories
Flashcards: Ready-made online learning flashcards that reinforce and strengthen each category by facilitating the lesson cycle and nicely coordinating with the posters and word wall concepts.
Curated Learning Videos: Short, high-interest videos for each category
More Products for the Top 5 Categories sold separately:
Companion State Transitions Teacher's Guide - a 35-page book that includes the state transitions that have appeared on the STAAR exam from 2013-2025. They have the definition, as well as a list of synonyms and antonyms. Specific strategies are recommended for teachers.
Part I: Adding Transitions Teacher's Guide - a 71-page book that contains excerpts from authentic literature from various genres, including fiction, nonfiction, essays, biographies, fables, autobiographies, fairy tales, folklore, legends, and more. Topics for these excerpts include, but are not limited to, science, history, music, fantasy, detective and mystery, national parks, adventure, desert ecology, wildlife conservation, geography, and more. In addition, many of these selection practices target specific geographical sites or individuals in the great state of Texas, along with a few additional topics.
Part I: Revising Information for Teachers a 30-page book that includes the following for the Top 5 Categories:
Question Breakdown by Category Covers the 5 Categories, identifying the number of questions per category from 2013 to the present
Reporting Category 2: Top 5 Revising Question Stems Places the question framework for teachers at their fingertips to develop their own questions using the various reading materials in their classrooms
Organization of Categories & Historical TEKS which highlight the following:
1. TEKS Update Timeline Tracks changes from 2009 to 2017 for TEKS 9(Bi), 9(Bii), and 9C
2. Historical Performance Data STAAR state results from 2013 to 2025 for targeted planning
3. Category Breakdown Includes the year, title of selection, question number, question stem, TEK, and percentage correct
4. Revision Passage Topics Breakdown of revision selections by science, politics, human condition/spirit, geography, etc.
5. Revision Passages Broken Down Identifies the title, who, what, tasks, Qs/As [questions/answers] of previous STAAR selections
6. In a Nutshell An exceptional quick-reference teaching sheet for each category, packed with observations and insightful information as to what to "look for" and strategies for a quick understanding of each category
Note: Included is a dynamic interactive activity that students can create to help them organize their notes for a ready-made product to use with the practice selections.
Part II: Reporting Category 2 Teacher's Guide includes the Next 6 Categories in a 106-page volume, which features one-paragraph selections as well as full essays on relevant topics that highlight the great state of Texas, among others, and engage students. The question and answer choices are formatted according to STAAR standards.
Additional Instructional Resources included with this product:
PowerPoint Presentations Ready-to-use slides for teachers, i.e., STAAR-released questions from 2013-2025 and informational presentations covering 9(Bi), 9(Bii), and 9C
Vocabulary Clusters Organized by Revising category for focused instruction and streamlined teaching
Posters & Word Walls: Ready to print visual tools to reinforce the Revising categories
Flashcards: Ready-made online learning flashcards that reinforce and strengthen each category by facilitating the lesson cycle and nicely coordinating with the posters and word wall concepts.
Curated Learning Videos: Short, high-interest videos for each category
Part II: Revising Information for Teachers a 27-page book that includes the following for the Next 6 Categories:
Question Breakdown by Category Covers the 6 Categories, identifying the number of questions per category from 2013 to the present
Reporting Category 2: Top 5 Revising Question Stems Places the question framework for teachers at their fingertips to develop their own questions using the various reading materials in their classrooms
Organization of Categories & Historical TEKS which highlight the following:
1. TEKS Update Timeline Tracks changes from 2009 to 2017 for TEKS 9(Bi), 9(Bii), and 9C
2. Historical Performance Data STAAR state results from 2013 to 2025 for targeted planning
3. Category Breakdown Includes the year, title of selection, question number, question stem, TEK, and percentage correct
4. Revision Passage Topics Breakdown of revision selections by science, politics, human condition/spirit, geography, etc.
5. Revision Passages Broken Down Identifies the title, who, what, tasks, Qs/As [questions/answers] of previous STAAR selections
6. In a Nutshell An exceptional quick-reference teaching sheet for each category, packed with observations and insightful information as to what to "look for" and strategies for a quick understanding of each category
Note: Included is a dynamic interactive activity that students can create to help them organize their notes for a ready-made product to use with the practice selections.
Digital student editions are available and must be purchased for each grade level. The purchase is for usage for the current school year only.
LICENSE AGREEMENT: The user acknowledges that the original purchaser may use these digital resources for a certain number of student licenses purchased. The user may store downloaded PDFs on a hard drive or on a password-protected internet-based remote server. An individual teacher may distribute this product via email, through a web-based class management platform (e.g., Google Classroom), or over the internet to his or her students, as long as access to the product is password protected. The teacher, campus, or district will not distribute any Revision Focus LLC materials or derivations thereof to any other teacher or student who is not specifically licensed under this agreement. This resource may not be uploaded anywhere it can be publicly found and downloaded.
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