STAAR Terminology ELA 7th

STAAR Terminology ELA 7th

Assessment

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English

7th - 8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.4, RL.7.2, RI.7.2

+18

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'contributes' mean in the context of writing?

Back

It refers to adding to or making something more efficient.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 'line' in poetry?

Back

A line is a sentence in a poem.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are 'context clues'?

Back

Hints given to a reader by the author that communicate a hidden or embedded message.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 'theme' in literature?

Back

The subject or message being presented within a selection; themes are universal and not just bound to one story.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 'stanza' in poetry?

Back

A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of context clues in a text?

Back

To help readers infer meanings and understand hidden messages.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can a theme be identified in a literary work?

Back

By analyzing the subject matter and the underlying messages that are universal.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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