STAAR Reading Review

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

• thesis
• summary
• theme
• plot

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Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

• Some prizes aren't worth it.

• Overeating leads to illness.

• Insects value food over safety.

• Always send a tester.

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What is the theme of this story?

• Don't be lazy.

• Turtles are faster than rabbits.

• Our friends are always there for us.

• It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

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What is the theme of this story?

• Slowly but surely wins the race.

• Don't be lazy.

• We are stronger together than we are apart.

• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

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Story:
All bicycle riders, young and old, should have the right equipment to practice bicycle safety. Bike parts such as tires and brakes must be in proper working condition.Each bicycle should have reflectors so that the rider can be seen from the front, back, and sides. A bell or horn can help prevent accidents, too. Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their head from an accident.
What is the main idea?

• Bicycle riders need to know hand signals.
• Bicycle riders need to get reflectors.
• Bicycle riders need the right equipment to practice bicycle safety.
• Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet.

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Main Idea:
Harry Houdini became a famous magician for his escapes from impossible traps.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

• Houdini liked to travel to England to perform his magic tricks.
• Houdini was a very mysterious man.
• Houdini liked to do tricks with water.
• Houdini once escaped a straightjacket whilesuspended high in the air.

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Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

• Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.
• A tadpole is the name of a young frog.
• Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leaplong distances.
• The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

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Main Idea:
Chocolate is a very popular gift to give during the holidays.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

• On Valentine’s Day, heart shaped boxes filled with chocolate are given to loved ones.
• Hot chocolate is made with warm chocolate and milk.
• Most of the world’s cocoa beans come from Africa.
• Chocolate is a popular flavor of ice cream.

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Main Idea:
To scuba dive you need a lot of special equipment.

What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?

• Scuba divers prefer the waters of the Caribbean.
• A mask is used to help the scuba diver see things underwater.
• A scuba diver uses an oxygen tank to breathe under water.
• Flippers make swimming in the ocean much easier.

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What are text features?

• Doodles the author had to put in.

• Information to throw the reader off-track.

• Parts of a reading passage.

• Extra information not important enough to write a whole paragraph about.

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