Reading STAAR Vocabulary Review

Front

What does it mean when a reader can conclude?

Back

It means the reader can make a judgment or decision based on the information provided.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is persuasive text?

Back

It is a type of writing that uses strong language and techniques to convince the reader about a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

Front

What is a moral in a story?

Back

The lesson learned from the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What does it mean to predict?

Back

To tell what will happen next based on clues in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

Front

What does it mean to highlight something?

Back

To emphasize, make clear, or stress its importance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To make an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is compare and contrast?

Back

To examine the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message that runs throughout a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6