Reading STAAR Practice Flashcard

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What information do we learn from a bar graph?

Back

A bar graph shows how many students like each color.

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What do the details in a paragraph explain?

Back

The details explain the main idea or purpose of the paragraph.

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Why did the author organize this paragraph as compare and contrast?

Back

The author organized it to describe the differences between the subjects.

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What is a bar graph used for?

Back

A bar graph is used to compare different categories of data.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

Back

To compare means to find similarities, while to contrast means to find differences.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or message the author wants to convey.

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What are details in a paragraph?

Back

Details are facts or examples that support the main idea.

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How can you tell if a paragraph is organized by cause and effect?

Back

Look for signal words like 'because', 'therefore', or 'as a result'.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a paragraph?

Back

The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize means to give a brief overview of the main points.