STAAR Reading Middle School

When should you begin answering the questions?

• After you read the passage and take notes

• As soon as you start the test

• Whenever you want

• After reading half the passage

When answering a short-answer test question, I should:

• not use complete sentences.

• answer the question and use text evidence (the author stated. . . , I know this because. . . .)

• write a few words and move on

• Copy words directly from the story

While the test directions are being read aloud, I should ______________________.  

• listen carefully

• talk to everyone

• draw

• take a nap

What does the R in SMART Strategies stand for?

• Review the questions

• Return to the passage for evidence

• Read the passage

Which strategy will you use during the STAAR Reading?

Choose all that will help you master the STAAR.

• Preview the question and create a PAT list

• Read the passage carefully, annotate with #hashtags, and highlight ideas from the PAT list

• Eliminate the ridiculous and the distracting answer choices with careful consideration

• Verify your answer choices with textual evidence by highlight the answer and writing Q# by the word, phrase, or line

• Write a statement or #hashtag carefully defending why your answer is correct or why the other choices are incorrect

The purpose of a paragraph is (a)   .

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a series of unrelated fa

• To organize ideas around a specific topic

• To end a story

Answer explanation

The purpose of a paragraph is to organize ideas around a specific topic, not to confuse the reader or provide unrelated facts. It helps in presenting information in a coherent and structured manner.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is a theme of a story?

• The main events that take place.

• The location where the story is set.

• The central message or lesson.

• The main character in the story.

Answer explanation

The theme of a story refers to the central message or lesson conveyed by the narrative, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

What is the main purpose of using transition words in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To add more details to the text

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To end a paragraph

Why is it important to identify the main idea of an informational text?

• To understand the author's personal life

• To memorize every detail in the text

• To understand the most important point the author is making

• To critique the author's writing style