8th Grade Language Arts STAAR Review
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the climax of a story?
Back
The climax is the moment right before you know the outcome of the conflict for the protagonist.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a claim in writing?
Back
A claim is the overall position the author takes on a topic.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does BME stand for in summarizing a text?
Back
BME stands for Beginning, Middle, and End.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are text structures?
Back
Text structures refer to how the author creates the passage and organizes it, such as through description, cause and effect, or sequencing.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a summary?
Back
A summary provides a brief overview of the main ideas and key points of a text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the theme of a story?
Back
The theme is the central idea or message that the author conveys through the narrative.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a counterargument?
Back
A counterargument is an argument that opposes the main claim or position taken by the author.
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