STAAR strategies

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What should you do if you are stuck on a question during a test?

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Look for answers to eliminate.

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What genre includes magic or events that couldn't really happen?

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Traditional Literature.

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What does the word 'convey' mean?

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What the author is trying to tell me.

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How do you find a summary for a FICTION text?

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Use CPR (Characters, Plot, Resolution).

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What is the first step when reading a selection?

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Name the Genre.

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What does 'eliminate' mean in the context of answering questions?

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To remove options that are clearly incorrect.

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What is the purpose of identifying the genre of a text?

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It helps you understand the type of story and its elements.

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What does 'main idea' refer to in a passage?

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

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What is a strategy to use when you don't know the answer to a question?

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Look for clues in the question and answer choices.

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What does 'FICTION' mean?

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A genre of literature that tells stories created from the imagination.