STAAR Review Informational Texts

STAAR Question: Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on - What skill are you being asked to use for this question?

• factual claim

• main idea

• context clue

• author's purpose

The author organizes this selection by - What skill are you being asked to use in this question?

• text structure

• graphic elements

• supporting details

• main idea

Which ones are examples of text structure in an informational text?

• chronological order

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• description

• all of the above

Nonfiction selections are based on

• rumors

• hearsay

• facts

What is the main purpose of an informational text?

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To persuade the reader to do or believe something

• To provide facts and information about a topic

• To describe a person's life story in detail

In the context of reading comprehension, what does it mean to "synthesize information"?

• To repeat information in exactly the same way it was read

• To combine information from different sources to create a new understanding

• To remove unnecessary details from information

• To translate information into a different language

In an informational text about hurricanes, which detail would most likely be included?

• A story about a family's experience during a hurricane

• The scientific explanation of how hurricanes form

• An argument about why hurricanes are becoming more frequent

• A description of the damage caused by a specific hurricane

What is a key feature of expository writing?

• It tells a story based on the author's personal experiences.

• It persuades the reader to adopt a certain point of view.

• It explains a topic or provides information in a straightforward way.

• It describes a scene or object in detail to evoke the senses.

Informational texts are examples of the ___________ genre.

• fiction

• nonfiction

An informational text includes __________ to support ideas.

• evidence

• theme

• genre