Reading Comprehension STAAR

Paragraph 10 builds upon the theme of —

• discovering how close humans are to nature

• rejecting modernity for a simpler way of living

• finding a sanctuary from society by retreating into nature

• gaining a new perspective by undergoing a challenging experience

Jason and his family were from ________________________.

• New York

• New Jersey

• New Orleans

What had made this a good year for apples?

• the autumn

• the weather

• the sunny day

We don't want the pies to be sour.

sour means....

• to taste sweet

• to taste like lemons

• to taste ripe

Select the Tranition word or phrase that means "add information".

• Furthermore

• Consequently

• On the other hand

• As a result

What question should you ask yourself when determining Author's Purpose?

• What is the summary of the passage?

• How much figurative language was used?

• What is the topic of the text?

• Why did the author write this piece?

A plethora of facts is a good indication that the Author's Purpose is? (There is enough time to look up a word you don't know and also answer the question)

• Inform

• Persuade

• Explain

• Describe

If the author is trying to get be to buy something, or agree with something, the Author's Purpose is most likely to?

• Inform

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Describe

How many sections are on the STAAR?

• 4: reading comprehension, editing, revising, and grammar.

• 3: reading comprehension, essay, and editing.

• 4: reading comprehension, editing, revising, and essay.

• 3: reading comprehension, revising, and editing.

What is the main purpose of a reading comprehension passage in the STAAR test?

• To entertain the reader

• To assess understanding of the text

• To provide factual information

• To teach new vocabulary