8th Grade STAAR Review - ELA

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What should a summary include when asked in a question?

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A summary should have accurate information, follow the passage in chronological order, and describe the beginning, middle, and end.

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What does the word 'coax' mean?

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To convince.

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What skill are you using when identifying the lesson learned by the narrator in a story?

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Theme.

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What is a strong thesis statement?

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A strong thesis statement clearly presents the main argument and includes supporting points, e.g., 'Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because it promotes a sedentary lifestyle, encourages violence, and can cause children to become desensitized to death.'

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a complete sentence that presents the main idea of an essay and is not a question.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story, while the main idea is the primary point the text discusses.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and elements.

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What is character motivation?

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Character motivation refers to the reasons behind a character's actions and decisions in a story.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.