STAAR Summarizing

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

Briefly retelling the main ideas of a piece of writing in your own words is?

• primary source

• relevant

• secondary source

• summarizing

What would be the best detail to include in a summary of this excerpt from "The Yellow Wallpaper?"

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following is the best summary of this excerpt from "The Yellow Wallpaper?"

• F

• G

• H

• J

What is the best way to summarize a passage about the history of the telephone from its invention to modern smartphones?

• The telephone was invented many years ago and has changed a lot.

• The invention of the telephone was a significant milestone in communication technology, leading to the development of smartphones.

• Smartphones are much better than old telephones.

• Many people have worked on telephone technology.

What is the BEST summary of the subtitle "Getting Prepared"?

• You need to carefully choose the flavor and sprinkles when you eat ice cream.

• A person should carefully consider the candidates and what they stand for before voting.

• Once you have decided which candidate to vote for, you will vote privately at a voting location.

• You may not be satisfied with your choice, but at least you voted.

A story describes a character who overcomes their fear of water by taking swimming lessons and eventually becomes a lifeguard. What is the best summary of this story?

• A character is naturally talented at swimming and becomes a lifeguard.

• Despite a fear of water, a character learns to swim and becomes a lifeguard, showing personal growth.

• A character refuses to learn to swim but is forced to become a lifeguard.

• A character teaches others to swim without overcoming their own fear of water.

After reading a passage about the history of the telephone, which of the following statements would be an accurate summary?

• The telephone was invented in the 21st century and has not changed much since.

• The invention of the telephone made communication more difficult across long distances.

• The telephone was invented to replace telegraph systems and has evolved significantly over time.

• The telephone has always been a mobile device since its invention.

What is the main purpose of summarizing a text?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the text

• To retell the text in your own words focusing on main ideas

• To list all the facts and figures in the text

• To rewrite the text in a different language

Which of the following is a key component of a good summary?

• Including personal opinions

• Using direct quotes extensively

• Focusing on the main ideas

• Adding new information