STAAR Terms

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What type of question is indicated by the word 'suggests'?

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Inference question.

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What is a synonym for 'emphasize'?

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Point out.

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What does the 'R' in the testing strategy 'PROVS' stand for?

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Read the passage carefully, annotate with #hashtags, and highlight ideas from the PAT list.

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What skill is being assessed when asked about the main focus of a paragraph?

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Main idea.

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What skill is being assessed when asking about a lesson learned by a character?

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Theme.

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What does the term 'context clues' refer to?

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Hints or information within a text that help deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the definition of 'main idea'?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What does 'character motivation' mean?

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The reasons behind a character's actions and decisions in a story.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points and ideas.

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

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A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.