STAAR Fiction

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What is a turning point in a fiction story?

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The turning point is the moment when the main character comes to a realization about themselves or life, and it is usually close to the end of the story. It is not the point where the main problem is solved.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the underlying message, moral, or lesson of the story. It is different from the main idea, which is a summary of the story's content.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How can you decipher unknown words in a passage?

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Most unknown words can be understood using context clues, but you should always look up unknown words that are in the answer choices.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What should you do before reading the answer choices for a summary question?

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You should create your own summary first using a B-M-E (Beginning-Middle-End) chart.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What type of nouns should you not circle when identifying unknown words?

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Do not circle proper nouns (specific names of things) because they are not typically found in the dictionary.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is the difference between a moral and a theme?

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A moral is a lesson that can be learned from a story, while the theme is the broader message or insight about life that the story conveys.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unknown words based on the surrounding text.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What does B-M-E stand for in summarizing a story?

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B-M-E stands for Beginning, Middle, and End, which are the key components to include when creating a summary.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Why is it important to understand the turning point of a story?

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Understanding the turning point helps readers grasp the main character's development and the story's climax.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What is a common strategy for answering multiple-choice questions?

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A common strategy is to eliminate obviously incorrect answers and then choose the best option based on your understanding.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10