Reading STAAR Vocabulary Review

Front

What are the pronouns used in 1st Point-of-View?

Back

I, me, we, my, our, us

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

How can I make the phrase 'The reader can conclude...' more kid-friendly?

Back

'I can tell..' is a more kid-friendly version.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the term for using strong language and techniques to convince a reader about a topic?

Back

Persuasive text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

Front

What do we call the emotions that a reader feels while reading?

Back

Mood.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the definition of conflict in a story?

Back

A problem in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a synonym for 'mood' in literature?

Back

Atmosphere.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the author's purpose in writing a text?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What does it mean to infer while reading?

Back

To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What is the difference between 'tone' and 'mood'?

Back

Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood is the feeling the reader gets.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a 'theme' in literature?

Back

The main idea or underlying message of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2