ELAR STAAR Skills

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What does the word 'drew' mean?

Back

to pull

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What does Wendy's interaction with Peter Pan reveal about her character?

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Wendy cares about the safety of others.

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How does the speaker feel based on lines 7 - 8 of the poem?

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curious and intrigued

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What does the poem express about the author's relationship with cats?

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the author loves watching their antics

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What is the likely reason the author wrote this selection?

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to inspire kids, especially girls, to pursue their dreams

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

A central idea or message in a work of literature.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

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What is the purpose of a narrative?

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To tell a story or convey an experience.

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.