State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Written Compositions - Example of Lined Page

Sep 30, 2026

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State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) written compositions require students to write two responses at grades 4 and 7, and in English I, II, and III, each addressing a different purpose for writing. Students receive one 26-line page per composition and may use up to all 26 lines for each prompt. They cannot write inside the box, add extra lines, or write outside the box. An example lined page is provided to illustrate the required format.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

STAAR written composition requirements

Grade levels and course applicability

Two compositions with different purposes

26-line page and formatting limits

Rules for box and line boundaries

FAQs

How many written compositions must students write on the STAAR writing test?

Students write two compositions, each addressing a different purpose for writing.

What page format and line limit do students receive for each composition?

Students are provided one 26-line page for each composition and cannot use more than 26 lines.

Are students allowed to add lines or write outside the box?

No. Students may not add lines inside the box or write outside the box.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by James