READING STAAR REVIEW

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What are the 5 reading genres studied this year?

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Literary nonfiction, poetry, drama, informational text, fiction.

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What is a characteristic found in poetry?

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Rhythm.

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What are the 4 types of text structures an author uses to organize a text?

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Compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequential/logical order, problem/solution.

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What does the acronym 'SUM IT UP' relate to in reading skills?

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Summary (beginning, middle, end).

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What is a fairytale?

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A type of story that typically features magical creatures and a moral lesson.

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What is a fable?

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A short story that typically features animals and conveys a moral lesson.

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What is a myth?

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A traditional story that explains natural or social phenomena, often involving gods or supernatural beings.

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What is a legend?

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A narrative that is regarded as historical but is not verifiable, often featuring heroic characters.

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What is nonfiction?

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Prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people.

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What is poetry?

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A literary form that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings.