STAAR Vocabulary

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Inference

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To figure out what it means by using clues in the text and my own knowledge.

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Prior Knowledge

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Use what I already know to help me understand something new.

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Character

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A person, animal, or imaginary creature that takes part in the action of the story.

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Problem

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A question raised for consideration or solution; a fiction story element.

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Sequence

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To put the important events in order.

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Context Clue

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Hints or information in the text that help you understand the meaning of a word.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story, including the problem and solution.

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Setting

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The time and place where a story occurs.

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Theme

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The main idea or underlying message of a story.

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Prediction

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A guess about what will happen next in a story based on clues.