STAAR READING 5th Grade Reading Set 1

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What is the purpose of the STAAR Reading test?

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The STAAR Reading test assesses students' reading comprehension and ability to analyze texts.

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What types of texts are included in the STAAR Reading test?

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The test includes literary texts (like stories and poems) and informational texts (like articles and essays).

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What is a main idea in a text?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What does it mean to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences involves using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.