4th Grade STAAR Reading Vocabulary

What does the word "analyze" mean in the context of reading a story?

• To summarize the story in your own words

• To look closely at the story to understand its meaning

• To read the story out loud

• To write a new ending for the story

What does it mean to "infer" something from a text?

• To guess without any clues

• To use evidence and reasoning to make a logical guess

• To state a fact directly from the text

• To change the meaning of the text

What is the purpose of a "summary"?

• To tell every detail of the story

• To give a long description of the main character

• To briefly state the main points of a text

• To introduce new ideas not found in the text

What does the term "theme" refer to in a story?

• The setting of the story

• The list of characters

• The main message or lesson of the story

• The title of the story

What is a "character trait"?

• A character's favorite color

• A significant change in the plot

• A quality or characteristic that defines a character

• The number of characters in a story

What does "context clues" mean?

• Clues given outside of the book to understand the story

• Hints or clues given in the text to help define difficult words

• Instructions from the teacher on how to read the story

• Clues about where the story takes place

What is the "main idea" of a text?

• The first sentence of each paragraph

• The most interesting part of the story

• The overall point or message the author is trying to convey

• The details and examples used to support the argument

What does "visualize" mean when reading a text?

• To draw a picture of the main character

• To use your imagination to see the scenes described in the text

• To watch a movie version of the text

• To ignore the descriptions in the text

What does "plot" refer to in a story?

• The background music used during the story's climax

• The sequence of events that make up the story

• The moral or lesson of the story

• The description of the setting

What role do "supporting characters" play in a story?

• To serve as the main focus of the story

• To provide background scenery

• To support the protagonist and help develop the plot

• To confuse the reader