STAAR READING ACADEMIC VOCABULARY

Front

What is author's purpose?

Back

The reason why the author writes.

Front

selection

Back

a written or spoken text or story

Front

event

Back

a happening in a written selection

Front

completes

Back

to finish something

Front

explain

Back

to make clear and provide the reason for something.

Front

details

Back

information that supports the main idea or topic

Front

evidence

Back

words or sentences that provide proof

Front

appeals

Back

to get the reader's attention

Front

theme

Back

the heart of the story, the main lesson

Front

imagery

Back

words or sentences to paint a picture in the reader's mind