This study explores the performance of two emergent bilingual (EB) learners--a fifth-grade girl from refugee parents and a seventh-grade boy with university professor parents--on Constructed Response Questions (CRQs) in the STAAR test. Using qualitative methods such as interviews and writing sample analysis, the research evaluates their responses based on the STAAR rubric, focusing on idea development and language conventions. The study introduces strategies to support EB learners, including outlining, thesis formulation, logical flow, looping, word association games, and peer editing. Structured approaches like the RACE (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain), STAR (Scan, Target, Actively read, Respond), and RAPP (Restate, Answer, Prove, Provide) strategies are also recommended to enhance writing skills. Key factors influencing writing proficiency, such as home environments and school support, are highlighted. The study offers four recommendations for CRQ preparation: understanding the test format and rubric, analyzing prompts and examples, planning responses strategically, and managing time effectively. By applying these targeted strategies and practicing consistently, EB learners can overcome challenges, improve writing skills, and approach CRQ assessments with confidence, leading to academic success.