STAAR Reading 7th Grade Review

Front

What is the purpose of capitalization in poetry?

Back

To emphasize certain words or phrases, often related to graphical or visual elements.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What do subheadings help the reader do?

Back

They help the reader find the main ideas in each section.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

How can you identify an opinion in a text?

Back

Look for opinion words such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What does 'describe' mean?

Back

To explain using written or spoken words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is a commonplace assertion?

Back

A statement that many people assume true, but is not necessarily.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Back

A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What are graphical elements in a text?

Back

Visual features such as images, charts, and formatting that help convey information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is the role of context clues in reading?

Back

They help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words based on surrounding text.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or main idea that the author explores in a text.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2