Reading STAAR Review

Front

What are curved brackets used for in a passage?

Back

Curved brackets, also known as parentheses, are used to insert explanations or afterthoughts into a passage.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is something that can be proven true or verified?

Back

Fact

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is a list of key terms in ABC order with definitions?

Back

Glossary

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

Should you prove and disprove your answers before answering a question?

Back

YES, it helps to look back in the story for clues.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is a play usually written in acts and scenes called?

Back

Drama

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What is the purpose of a Table of Contents?

Back

To provide an organized list of chapters or sections in a book.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is a Caption?

Back

A brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is an Index?

Back

An alphabetical list of topics or terms found in a book, along with page numbers.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a summary?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2