STAAR Reading Prep part 4

Front

What is the main idea of the passage about floods?

Back

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Front

What is the main idea about soccer?

Back

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

Front

When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?

Back

When you come across something you don't understand

Front

Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.

Back

clues

Front

What should you look at FIRST to answer a question related to a map?

Back

The title and key for the map.

Front

A play is ...

Back

Another name for drama where actors perform and act out a story on stage.

Front

If the author is teaching you something, it's NON-FICTION or Science related then the main purpose is probably

Back

Inform

Front

Why are stage directions written in italics, brackets, or parenthesis?

Back

Tell the actors where to go on stage and what kind of expression, body language, or actions to do. They also help a person reading understand what the actors would be doing on stage. 

Front

What is the main idea? If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better.

Back

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

Front

What is meant by author's purpose?

Back

The reason the author wrote the text. It ties into the theme, lesson, or moral and main idea.