STAAR - Nonfiction Review

Front

What is the definition of Main Idea?

Back

What the text is mostly about.

Front

How does the organizational pattern in a paragraph contribute to understanding?

Back

It explains the sequence or order of information presented.

Front

What is the main idea of a text about floods?

Back

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Front

What does the term 'structure' refer to in a text?

Back

How the text is organized.

Front

What is nonfiction?

Back

Writing that relates facts and opinions about the real world.

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Information that explains or adds to the main idea.

Front

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a nonfiction text?

Back

To summarize the main points and provide closure.

Front

What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

Back

Heavy rain (cause) leads to flooding (effect).

Front

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Back

A fact can be proven true or false; an opinion is a personal belief.

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.