Reading STAAR Academic Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean when a STAAR reading question asks about what something 'suggests'?

Back

It refers to what the detail hints at, or causes one to think.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is a brief statement or account of the main points of something?

Back

Summary.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What does an 'X' usually indicate on a graded paper?

Back

It indicates a wrong answer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What is non-fiction?

Back

True and informational.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is a question that asks for supporting details or something that supports an idea?

Back

Evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the meaning of 'inference'?

Back

A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What does 'allusion' mean?

Back

An indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the purpose of a 'summary'?

Back

To provide a concise overview of the main points.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What does 'evidence' refer to in reading comprehension?

Back

Information or details that support an idea or argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

Back

Fiction is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on facts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9