7th and 8th Grade Reading STAAR Review

Front

What character trait is Josh displaying when he is always on time, brings his supplies, and studies at home?

Back

Integrity

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What do pictures, diagrams, and graphs help the reader understand in a non-fiction text?

Back

They help the reader understand more about non-fiction text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

Where and when the story takes place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What does inferring mean in reading comprehension?

Back

Taking what you know and what you have read to come up with a conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Front

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a story?

Back

To provide closure and resolve the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7