Understanding the STAR Strategy Steps

The video explains the STAR reading test strategy, which consists of four steps: scan, target the text, actively read, and respond. The instructor, Angela from Custom Classroom, provides a disclaimer about her non-affiliation with TEA or STAR. She demonstrates the strategy using middle school posters and examples from the STAR daily reading comprehension warm-ups. The video concludes with a reminder to download free posters for different school levels.

What is the main purpose of the STAR reading test strategy?

• To improve math skills

• To help answer reading passage questions

• To enhance writing abilities

• To develop speaking skills

Who is the creator of the STAR reading test strategy mentioned in the video?

• A Texas educator and test prep writer

• A STAR representative

• A middle school teacher

• A TEA official

Which of the following is NOT one of the four steps in the STAR strategy?

• Respond

• Summarize

• Target

• Scan

What is the first step in the STAR strategy?

• Scan the questions

• Respond to questions

• Target the text

• Actively read

What type of question requires information from the entire passage?

• Whole question

• Short answer question

• Parked question

• Multiple-choice question

What is the main focus of Step 1 in the STAR strategy?

• Responding to questions

• Taking notes

• Scanning the questions

• Understanding the text

What is the second step in the STAR strategy?

• Respond to questions

• Target the text

• Scan the questions

• Actively read

What should students determine about the text in Step 2?

• The author's name

• The text's genre

• The text's length

• The text's publication date

What is the main focus of Step 2 in the STAR strategy?

• Understanding the text

• Scanning the questions

• Taking notes

• Responding to questions

What is the third step in the STAR strategy?

• Respond to questions

• Actively read

• Target the text

• Scan the questions