Reading STAAR Review

What is an inference?

• A wild guess without any evidence

• A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

• A random selection based on intuition

• A predetermined outcome without reasoning

Why is making inferences important when reading?

• Inferences help readers comprehend the deeper meaning and context of the text.

• Inferences make reading more difficult

• Inferences are irrelevant to understanding the text

• Inferences slow down the reading process

How can you make an inference based on the text?

• Ignoring the text completely

• Analyzing the text, identifying patterns, drawing conclusions, and making logical assumptions.

• Asking someone else for the answer

• Guessing randomly

What is the difference between explicit and implicit information in a text?

• Explicit information requires inference, while implicit information is directly stated.

• Explicit information is directly stated, while implicit information requires inference.

• Explicit information is indirectly stated, while implicit information is directly stated.

• Explicit information is inferred, while implicit information is directly stated.

What is the purpose of text structure in a passage?

• To hide the main idea from the readers.

• To confuse readers with irrelevant information.

• To organize information in a logical and coherent manner.

• To make the passage longer and more complex.

Describe the text structure of a compare and contrast essay.

• Hook, Background Information, Thesis Statement

• Thesis Statement, Supporting Evidence, Conclusion

• Introduction, Body Paragraphs (Comparison/Contrast Points), Analysis

• Introduction, Body Paragraphs (Comparison/Contrast Points), Conclusion

How does the author use chronological order to organize information in a historical text?

• By organizing events based on importance

• By presenting events in reverse order

• By presenting events in the order in which they occurred

• By randomly scattering events throughout the text

Identify the text structure used in a recipe.

• Comparison or Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence or Chronological Order

Explain how the text structure of cause and effect helps readers understand relationships in a passage.

• Cause and effect text structure highlights the author's opinions rather than factual relationships in a passage.

• Cause and effect text structure focuses on describing characters' emotions without connecting them to events.

• Cause and effect text structure is used to confuse readers by presenting events in a random order.

• Cause and effect text structure shows the relationship between events or actions and their outcomes, aiding readers in understanding the sequence of events and how they are interconnected.

If a character in a novel always checks the weather forecast before leaving the house, what can you infer about this character?

• The character is a meteorologist.

• The character dislikes the rain.

• The character likes to be prepared.

• The character has a lot of outdoor plants.