STAAR Reading

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What type of questions are commonly found on the STAAR Reading test?

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Multiple-choice questions.

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What is the main idea of a story about a girl who plants a tree and watches it grow over the years?

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The process of a tree growing from a seed.

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Which literary device is often tested in STAAR Reading?

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Metaphor.

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What is the best summary of a story where a boy learns to ride a bike, falls a few times, but keeps trying until he can ride without falling?

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A boy learns perseverance through the challenge of learning to ride a bike.

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What is the main purpose of the STAAR Reading test?

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To assess students' reading comprehension skills.

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What does 'main idea' mean in a story?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Why is it important to summarize a story?

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Summarizing helps to identify the key points and understand the overall message.

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What does 'perseverance' mean?

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The ability to keep trying despite difficulties or failures.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.