READING STAAR REVIEW

What is 'text structure'?

• The way a text is organized, such as cause and effect, problem and solution, or chronological order.

• The main idea of a text that summarizes its content.

• The emotional tone conveyed by the author in a text.

• The specific vocabulary used in a text to enhance its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does 'author's purpose' refer to?

• The main theme of the text.

• The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

• The target audience of the text.

• The literary devices used in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What skill are you using when asked how the author organizes a selection?

• Text structure.

• Author's tone.

• Character analysis.

• Theme identification.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does 'describe' mean?

• To explain using written or spoken words.

• To summarize in a few sentences.

• To analyze data and draw conclusions.

• To compare and contrast different ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which word means the same as 'convey'?

• Communicate

• Transport

• Receive

• Deliver

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does 'infer' mean?

• To make an educated guess based on evidence in the text.

• To state a fact without any evidence.

• To ask a question about the text.

• To summarize the main idea of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

What are 'supporting details'?

• A summary of the main idea.

• Facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

• A conclusion drawn from the main idea.

• An opinion that contrasts with the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What are 'context clues'?

• Hints or information in the text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• Words that are used to confuse the reader.

• Sentences that are irrelevant to the main idea.

• Visual aids that accompany the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the 'main idea' of a text?

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

• A summary of the text's content.

• The author's personal opinion on the subject.

• The conclusion drawn from the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What skill are you using when asked about the main focus of a paragraph?

• Main idea

• Supporting details

• Text structure

• Author's purpose

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2