STAAR Informational

Which of the following can help the reader find a specific topic / information in the text? (mark ALL that apply)

• index

• glossary

• table of contents

• title

Which of the following text features is shown in this image?

• table of contents

• index

• glossary

• subheading

What type of text structure is used when the author explains the reasons why something happened and the result of it happening?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological order

Textbooks are an example of _______ text.

• Argumentative

• Informational

• Literary

The following can be found in what type of text:

Glossary

Table of Contents

Key Words

• Argumentative

• Informational

• Literary

What evidence do the authors reference to support the main idea of paragraph 7?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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

When the question asks you to find the best "summary" what should the answer have?

• The answer should have accurate information.

• The answer should follow the passage in chronological order.

• The answer should describe the beginning, middle, and end.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is a feature commonly found in informational texts?

• A) Dialogue

• B) Index

• C) Rhyme scheme

• D) First-person narrative