STAR Reading Strategy Techniques

This video tutorial explains a STAR reading test strategy to help students tackle online reading tests. The strategy consists of four steps: Scan, Target Text, Actively Read, and Respond. The video demonstrates how to apply these steps using a middle school practice test, focusing on identifying question types, understanding text, taking notes, and answering questions with evidence. The tutorial also highlights features of online tests and provides downloadable resources for different school levels.

What is the primary purpose of the STAR reading test strategy introduced in the video?

• To improve students' math skills

• To teach students how to write essays

• To help students answer reading passage questions

• To enhance students' listening skills

Which of the following is NOT a step in the STAR reading strategy?

• Summarize

• Actively Read

• Target Text

• Scan

In Step 1, what is the difference between a whole question and a part question?

• Whole questions are easier than part questions.

• Whole questions are only found in fiction texts.

• Whole questions require information from the entire passage, while part questions focus on a specific section.

• Part questions require students to guess the answer.

What should students do if they encounter a part question during Step 1?

• Read the entire passage again

• Focus on the specific section mentioned

• Skip the question

• Guess the answer

What feature can students use during Step 2 to help them read the text?

• Calculator

• Dictionary

• Spell checker

• Line reader

In Step 2, how can students determine if the text is fiction or informational?

• By analyzing the text's purpose and content

• By counting the number of paragraphs

• By reading the first sentence

• By checking the title

During Step 3, what should students focus on when actively reading a poem?

• The rhyme scheme

• The length of each line

• The poet's purpose, point of view, mood, and theme

• The number of stanzas

What is a key activity in Step 3 of the STAR reading strategy?

• Taking notes while rereading

• Highlighting every word

• Ignoring the text

• Reading only the first paragraph

What is the main goal of Step 4 in the STAR reading strategy?

• To respond to questions using text evidence

• To rewrite the passage

• To summarize the text in one sentence

• To memorize the text

Which tool can students use to record their thoughts during the reading process?

• Timer

• Calculator

• Notepad feature

• Highlighter