8th ELA STAAR Review

Front

What are the people in a text or passage called?

Back

Characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the word 'trifle' mean in the context: 'Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress'?

Back

Little thing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Which of the following is a correct sentence?

Back

Superintendent Briggs is worried about people getting sick.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is an example of a proper noun that should be capitalized?

Back

Album Park

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does ACE stand for in writing?

Back

Answer Cite Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the definition of a character in literature?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How can context clues help in understanding vocabulary?

Back

Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that help deduce its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the importance of capitalization in writing?

Back

Capitalization helps to indicate proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and titles, enhancing clarity.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the purpose of the ACE strategy in writing?

Back

The ACE strategy helps students structure their responses by answering the question, citing evidence, and explaining their reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and is always capitalized.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B