Reading STAAR practice

Front

What is the purpose of a selection in reading?

Back

The purpose of a selection is to convey information, tell a story, or explain a concept to the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4B

Front

What does it mean when a reader is asked to find information in a specific part of a text?

Back

It means the reader should look for details or evidence that support the main idea or answer a question within that section.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What does 'context' refer to in reading comprehension?

Back

Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps the reader understand its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is an inference in reading?

Back

An inference is a conclusion drawn by the reader based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of the main ideas and key points without including all the details.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What are supporting details in a text?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its structure, meaning, and the author's purpose.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story or text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9