STAAR Questions & Analysis - 6th Grade ELA

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What is an excerpt?

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A piece of a larger writing.

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What is the term for the final part of a story that wraps up the plot?

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Resolution.

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What is stereotyping?

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Making a general statement about a group of people.

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If a question includes the word 'suggests', what type of question is it?

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Inference.

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What should you NOT do when reading questions and answers?

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Only rely on your memory of the passage.

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What is the main purpose of a blog entry?

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To share information or opinions on a specific topic.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense or exciting point in the story.

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What does 'context' mean in reading comprehension?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a text that help explain its meaning.