6th Grade Reading STAAR Review

WHAT IS THE TURNING POINT OF A STORY?

• Climax: The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story.

• Exposition: The introduction of background information.

• Falling Action: The events after the climax leading to resolution.

• Resolution: The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

WHAT IS A REPEATED LINE OR GROUP OF LINES IN A POEM?

• Refrain: A phrase, line, or group of lines that is repeated throughout a poem.

• Stanza: A grouped set of lines in a poem, often with a recurring theme.

• Verse: A single line of poetry, typically with a specific meter.

• Couplet: Two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA OF A TEXT?

• The primary point or concept that the author wants to convey.

• The conclusion drawn from the text.

• The summary of the text's content.

• The author's opinion on the subject.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

WHAT IS A FICTIONAL STORY (USUALLY WITH ANIMALS) THAT TEACHES A LESSON?

• Myth/Fable

• Novel

• Biography

• Poem

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

WHAT IS A POETRY PARAGRAPH?

• A single line of a poem that expresses a complete thought.

• A grouped set of lines in a poem, often sharing a common rhyme scheme.

• A type of poem that does not follow any specific structure.

• A collection of poems written by a single author.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

WHAT IS THE POINT OF THE STORY THAT TIES UP ALL LOOSE ENDS?

• Climax: The most intense point of the story.

• Exposition: The introduction of background information.

• Resolution: The part of a story where the plot strands are drawn together and matters are resolved.

• Conflict: The struggle between opposing forces.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

WHAT IS A SHORT STORY THAT EXPLAINS A NATURAL PHENOMENON?

• Fable: A short story that teaches a moral lesson.

• Myth: A traditional story that explains a natural or social phenomenon.

• Legend: A narrative that is believed to be based on historical events.

• Fairy Tale: A story that features magical creatures and events.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF A STORY?

• Plot: The sequence of events that make up a story.

• Character: The individuals who participate in the action of a story.

• Setting: The time and place in which a story occurs.

• Theme: The central idea or message of a story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the author's message to the reader?

• Theme: The central topic or idea explored in a text.

• Plot: The sequence of events in a story.

• Characterization: The process of creating and developing a character.

• Setting: The time and place in which a story occurs.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

WHAT IS A WRITER'S CHOICE OF WORDS?

• Diction: The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

• Syntax: The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

• Tone: The general character or attitude of a piece of writing.

• Style: The way in which an author expresses their thoughts through word choice.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3