writing that is true and provides information about a topic

the most thrilling rollercoaster in America

In the EXPOSITION of the plot, the reader —

is introduced to the characters, setting, and conflict

discovers the events that make the problem worse

learns how the main character resolves the problem

starts sweating at the thought of having to read an entire selection

The RISING ACTION of the plot —

includes events that make the conflict worse

introduces the reader to the characters and setting

reveals the decision the character will make to solve the problem

The CLIMAX of the plot is —

the part of the story where the character must face the problem head-on and/or make a decision

always the most exciting part of the story

everyone’s favorite part of a story

the part of the story that where the problem is finally solved or determined unsolvable

In the FALLING ACTION of the plot —

focuses on solving the problem and tying up loose ends

the problem worsens for the main character

the characters and setting are introduced

the events make the conflict more difficult for the main character

The RESOLUTION of the plot —

the part of the story that where the problem is finally solved or determined unsolvable

makes the reader happy because it is the end

the part of the story where the character must face the problem head-on

everyone’s favorite part of a story

Sensory language used by the author helps the reader to see or visualize what they are reading. Choose an example of sensory language below.

The walls shook and vibrated like the tail of a rattle snake.

It was extremely windy outside.

The best way to summarize a non-fiction selection is to —

use text features and critical details that answer the 5Ws and 1H questions

use information from the beginning and end of the selection only

include a maximum of two details

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 explains how the setting of the story is making the conflict better for the main character.

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

STAAR Question: What is the most likely reason the poet used capitalization in line 6? What skill are you being asked to use in this question?

correct use of writing conventions

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion? Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?

Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair, beautiful, horrible, etc).

Reread the entire selection and separate all the facts from opinion.

Write a summary of the selection.

Think about the opinions you have developed while reading the selection.

When reading the questions and answers what should you NOT do?

only rely on your memory of the passage

prove your answers by underlining or highlight the text evidence

underline key words in the question

Reading and Writing STAAR Review

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.5.1

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41 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does matches mean on a STAAR test question?

starting a fire

the same or similar

one or the other

part of a larger text or story

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the question includes the word suggests, I know that this is a(n) _____________ question.

right there

vocabulary

inference

theme

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an excerpt?

a book or story

a quotation

an inference

a piece of a larger writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does primarily mean?

mostly or most importantly

first or at the beginning

not very important

inference or conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A question that asks for supporting details or something that supports an idea is asking for —

an inference

evidence

a selection

a definition

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Most likely means —

not really

not very true

at the beginning

probably

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If something is revealed it is —

hidden

closed

done again

shown or made known

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What does matches mean on a STAAR test question?

If the question includes the word suggests, I know that this is a(n) _____________ question.

What is an excerpt?

What does primarily mean?

A question that asks for supporting details or something that supports an idea is asking for —

Most likely means —

If something is revealed it is —

Non-Fiction is —

Expresses means to —

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for theme?

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