What does context mean?

the setting of a word or phrase that affects its meaning

to create a picture in one's mind using written or spoken words

that which tends to prove or disprove something

to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated

The supporting details in a story

Which strategy should you use while reading a passage?

Write the main idea for each paragraph

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well. What is the main idea?

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers. What is the main idea?

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

the reason they are writing the story

Context Clues What are context clues?

Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult word or term.

Things around you that help you solve a crime.

A type of reading that gives you clues about the main idea.

The definition of vocabulary words in the margin of the page.

STAAR QUESTION: How does the setting advance the plot? What is this question asking you to do?

To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.

To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

Reading STAAR review -6th grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's message to the reader?

theme

main idea

summary

stanza

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

WHAT IS THE TIME AND PLACE THAT A STORY OCCURS?

SETTING

DIALECT

PROBLEM

ORDER AND SEQUENCE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

WHAT IS A NONFICTION TEXT PATTERN IN WHICH IDEAS ARE PRESENTED STEP–BY–STEP?

CAUSE AND EFFECT

ORDER AND SEQUENCE

DESCRIPTION

PROBLEM AND SOLUTION

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

WHAT IS THE POINT OF THE STORY THAT TIES UP ALL LOOSE ENDS?

CLIMAX

FALLING ACTION

RESOLUTION

RISING ACTION

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

WHAT IS THE REASON AN AUTHOR WRITES?

AUDIENCE

AUTHOR'S PURPOSE

TEXT STRUCTURE

TONE

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

WHO IS THE MAIN CHARACTER IN A STORY?

ANTAGONIST

PROTAGONIST

STATIC CHARACTER

BATMAN

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

THE "WHO" THAT IS TELLING A STORY?

PLOT

DIALOGUE

DIALECT

POINT OF VIEW

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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Reading STAAR review -6th grade

What is the author's message to the reader?

WHAT IS THE TIME AND PLACE THAT A STORY OCCURS?

WHAT IS A NONFICTION TEXT PATTERN IN WHICH IDEAS ARE PRESENTED STEP–BY–STEP?

WHAT IS THE POINT OF THE STORY THAT TIES UP ALL LOOSE ENDS?

WHAT IS THE REASON AN AUTHOR WRITES?

WHO IS THE MAIN CHARACTER IN A STORY?

THE "WHO" THAT IS TELLING A STORY?

WHAT IS A NONFICTION TEXT PATTERN IN WHICH A SITUATION IS PRESENTED THAT NEEDS A RESOLUTION OR FIXING?

WHAT IS WRITING WITH THE INTENT TO CHANGE THE READER'S MIND ?

WHAT IS A SERIES OF EVENTS THAT PRESENT AND RESOLVE A PROBLEM; IT TELLS A STORY?

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