Reading STAAR Practice: 3rd Grade

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What is the main idea of a story?

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

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What does it mean to conclude something from a text?

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To conclude means to make a judgment or decision based on the information provided in the text.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

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What is the purpose of a setting in a story?

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The setting provides the time and place where the story occurs, helping to create the context for the events.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer means to understand something that is not directly stated by using clues from the text.

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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 learned from a story.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is an author's purpose?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain or back up the main idea.